Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

8.3Km 2021-07-23

29-7, Choeupcheon-ro 33beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple annually holds its famous lantern festival, with over 40,000 lanterns to celebrate the birthday of Buddha. Visitors can see lanterns in a variety of colors and formations, including a tunnel, along with various events.

Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

8.3Km 2025-02-06

77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

8.3Km 2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-70-7543-5249

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory (황련산 전망대)

8.3Km 2024-10-29

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, is in the center of Busan as it spans across four districts (Busanjin-gu, Yeonje-gu, Suyeong-gu, and Nam-gu) and is a popular driving course in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the road. The Hwangneyongsan Observatory also makes it a perfect place for a night tour. A city that lies below the mountains looks even more beautiful with the cozy lights that illuminate the observatory and the sparkling radio tower.

Olive Young - Busan Yongho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산용호)

8.6Km 2024-04-18

139, Dongmyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (할매팥빙수단팥죽)

8.6Km 2019-11-11

24, Yongho-ro 90beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-623-9946

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk has over 30 years' experience in pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans) and danpatjuk (sweet red bean porridge). Located in Yongho-dong, the restaurant is close to Igidae Park, and therefore easily accessible by bus through the Igidae Park bus stop.

Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

8.8Km 2024-03-06

181, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-1201

Yeongdo Lighthouse, first lit in 1906, stands at Taejongdae Park. It houses a maritime library, galleries, an observatory, and a café. From the observatory, on clear days, you can even see as far as the Japanese island of Tsushima Island. At the base of the lighthouse, there's a sculpture of a woman turned into stone, waiting for her husband who went out to sea. You can reach it by walking from Taejongdae Park or taking the Taejongdae Danubi Train.

Olive Young - Busan Yangjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산양정점)

8.8Km 2024-06-27

1F, 904, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

8.8Km 2025-07-09

Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan. The festival is organized with the goals of discovering new musical talent, revitalizing the music industry, and celebrating indie bands. Along with the international film festival in October, the Busan International Rock Festival has played a vital role in promoting the artistic affluence of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea. The festival is widely recognized for its impressive lineup each year and for strengthening ties between renowned musicians worldwide. Additionally, the festival features a wide array of famous food trucks from across the country. It is a fun and widely attended event that is a must-see for any rock music fan in Korea.

E-Mart Traders - Starfield Myeongji Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 스타필드명지)

8.9Km 2024-04-22

168, Myeongjigukje 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan

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