Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장)

17.5Km 2024-11-11

62 Songjeonghaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5800

Songjeong Beach stretches for 1.2 kilometers with a x_width ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The white sandy beach is ideal for families with young children because of its shallow waters. The beach is very popular as a photography venue for pre-wedding photoshoots. The area around the beach offers many hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants. Jukdo Park is located north of the beach at the entrance to Songjeonghang Port. The white and red lighthouses of the harbor are a popular photo spot, as well as the view of the beach from Songiljeong Pavilion at the peak of Jukdo Park. The path leads through a grove of evergreens. Fishermen often line the breakwaters to the lighthouses.

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

17.7Km 2024-03-05

78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-519-4092

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)

18.1Km 2024-02-26

260-1 Oryundae-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan

The Ttangmoesan Mountain Forest Trail, wrapping around the Hoedong Reservoir, is distinguished by its red clay path. This trail spans 1.7 kilometers and can be comfortably completed in approximately thirty minutes at a relaxed pace. As you stroll through the lush cypress forest, the cool sensation of the red clay is enjoyable under bare feet. The journey along forest paths and wooden deck walkways also reveals a variety of trees native to the lake marsh environment.

Mangsando Island, Yujuam, Yujubigak (망산도·유주암·유주비각)

18.4Km 2024-02-26

188 Songjeong-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan

Mangsando Island, a small isle near Yongwon-dong, is noteworthy for its proximity to the rocky formation known as Yujuam, situated about 70 meters southeast. Approximately 1 kilometer from these locations is Yujubigak, a place rich with the legend of Heo Hwang-ok. She was the queen consort of King Kim Suro, who was born in 42 AD and ruled the ancient kingdom of Garakguk. According to legend, Heo Hwang-ok traveled from India and first set foot on Mangsando Island. The story goes on to tell that the stone vessel she was traveling in capsized at sea, resulting in the formation of Yujuam.

Osiria Coastal Walk (오시리아 해안산책로)

18.7Km 2025-08-18

Sirang-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Osiria Coastal Walk offers stunning panoramic views of the sea and plenty of resting stops along the way, making it a family-friendly path. The picturesque walking path, adorned with wildflowers, leads into a lush pine forest. The cool breeze of the sea, accompanied by the melodious sounds of waves and the shade of pine trees, makes it a perfect place to unwind. Along the way, there is a shrine dedicated to the Dragon King, which is believed to be guarding the East Sea of Busan.

Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)

18.8Km 2025-10-30

72 Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

A good meal to restore energy
Inshore Hagfish may be unfamiliar to foreigners as a food ingredient, but it is considered a health food that is good for the body. Depending on your taste, you can enjoy salted Inshore Hagfish, seasoned Inshore Hagfish, or brown straw Inshore Hagfish. Thanks to various delicious side dishes such as Kimchi pancake and the owner's own cooking, you can eat comfortably, so even beginners will fall in love with Inshore Hagfish. After eating seasoned Inshore Hagfish, be sure to add fried rice to finish the meal.

Lotte World Adventure Busan (롯데월드 어드벤처 부산)

19.5Km 2025-10-29

42 Dongbusangwangwang-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-1661-2000

Lotte World Adventure opened in Busan, where visitors can experience fun and exciting performances and parades. Busan Lotte World is built in Busan and has convenient access using public transportation, leading to many visitors since the first day of its opening. Lotte World Adventure Busan consists of six themed zones. At the heart of the fairy village, Tinker Falls Zone, is the Talking Tree, which uses animatronic technology to tell the story of six themes in the park. Rory Castle in the Royal Garden Zone, located at the highest point in Lotte World, is designed to look like it is floating on water, and visitors can enjoy the view of Busan and the sea in front of Gijang at a glance.

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Jung-gan and Jun-hee enjoyed a perfect date at Lotte World Adventure Busan, where fairytale landscapes, thrilling rides, and fantastic parades come together. Stand before the Talking Tree and relive the joyful moment when the couple exchanged rings

Dongsang Market (동상시장)

19.8Km 2025-10-23

25 Guji-ro 180beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Formed in 1945, Dongsang Market is a lifestyle-centric traditional market that offers a slew of daily necessities like vegetables, fruits, rice cakes, fishery products, and side dishes, as well as a popular alley specializing in Kalguksu (noodle soup). Designated as a cultural tourism market in 2017, it has since evolved into a vibrant space where traditional Korean culture harmoniously coexists with diverse global cultures. As more foreign workers have begun frequenting the market in recent years, a number of Asian grocery stalls have opened. In particular, vegetables favored by Southeast Asian customers, ritual foods, and Kalguksu (noodle soup) have become local specialties.

Gimhae Lotte Water Park (김해 롯데워터파크)

19.8Km 2025-05-19

555 Jangyu-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gimhae Lotte Water Park is the largest water park in Korea, featuring a Polynesian theme with 17 types and 43 water attractions. It includes a giant volcano-shaped structure called Giant Volcano, along with indoor and outdoor water parks that can be enjoyed year-round, as well as Rapids River Zone and Torrent River Zone. Facilities include wave pool, lazy river pool, spa pool, swing slide, and more, making it a must-visit leisure destination in Busan.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

19.9Km 2025-10-23

86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War, then rebuilt by Monk Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, Monk Jeongam became the abbot of the monastery with the duty to restore of the temple. During his 100-day prayer, he had a dream of Aalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascending to the heavens on a dragon's back, which became the origin of the temple's name.

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