Temple

Haedong Yonggungsa Buddhist Temple attracts visitors for its unique location. Located right on the rocky seashore, it is one of the few Korean temples that does not stand in the mountains. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-yonggungsa] Haedong Yonggungsa is one of the main tourist attractions in Busan. The history and appearance of the temple Haedong Yonggungsa was built…

Market

Jagalchi is the largest fish market in South Korea and one of the top ten in the world. Rather, Jagalchi Market is an entire district spread over an area of 3km long and about 200m wide and is not only a popular tourist attraction but also one of the economic hearts of Busan. [btn "Hotels in Busan with sea views" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-jagalchi] Stroll along the waterfront, peek into the huge…

City Quarter, Market, Shopping class

The Nampo-dong district is the vibrant heart of old Busan and a major shopping, entertainment and transportation hub. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-nampodong] Don't expect to see any historical landmarks here, but the buildings in Nampo-dong tend to consist of lower houses dating back to the mid-20th century. These are literally dotted with street food stalls, clothing…

Village

Busan's Gamcheon district attracts tourists with its colourful houses clinging to steep hillsides and streets winding down the hillside. [btn "Find the cheapest hotels in Busan here" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-jagalchi] Explore alleyways filled with souvenir shops and cafes, as well as romantic backstreets completely devoid of people. Gamcheon is the perfect place for a morning outing, where the…

Park, Coast, Cable car, Lookout

Amnam Park is located on the peninsula of the same name, south of downtown Busan, and is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in the city. A dense forest of pine trees mingles with deciduous trees, and the rugged steep coastline with its many cliffs creates stunning scenery. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-amnam] The trip to Amnam Park by cable car is an experience…

Lookout, Coast, Park

The Taejongdae Nature Park will amaze you with its tens of metres high vertical jagged cliffs, beautiful pine forests and magnificent views of the ocean with many cargo ships waiting to enter the harbour. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-taejongdae] The park greets visitors with many marked and well-maintained walkways and especially beautiful views, capped by the view…

Temple

Beomeosa Buddhist Temple is situated in the forested hills above Busan and is one of the most famous temples of this religion in the whole of South Korea. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-beomeosa] Beomoesa belongs to the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism and is one of the oldest in the country. It was founded in 678. History and appearance of the temple Beomeosa Temple is…

Lookout, Lookout Tower

Busan's observation tower also called as Diamond Tower is a 120-meter high structure on a hill in Yongdusan Park near the city center. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-tower] It was built in 1973 in a shape resembling a lighthouse, referring to Busan's interconnectedness with the sea and shipping. From the beginning, it has served exclusively as a lookout tower. There are…

Sandy beach, Aquarium

The most popular urban beach in South Korea can be found in the Haeundae district in northern Busan. A hub of entertainment, expensive hotels, bars and clubs and great swimming, it comes alive not only in summer. [btn "Book a hotel with a sea view" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-haeundae] The beautiful beach promenade and the contrasting panorama of the wild coastline with its modern skyscrapers also…

Park, Lookout

On the site of an old railway line winding along the rugged coastline from the eastern end of the beach northwards, a unique excursion site called Haeundae Blueline Park has been created. [btn "Hotels in Busan with sea views" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-blueline-park] At 4,800 metres long, the line has been restored as a tourist attraction. Special excursion trains run along the tracks, while a…

Sandy beach

Songdo is the closest beach to Busan's historic centre and is ideal for lovers of very calm and shallow waters. It is located in a closed protected bay, the entrance to the water is very gradual and the water is always calm without waves. [btn "Book a hotel with sea view" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-songdo] The scenic cable car to the popular nature reserve Amnam Park also starts at Songdo Beach. …

Sandy beach, Coast

The popular Dadaepo beach is a mix of lively urban beach and beautiful purely natural surroundings. It is here that the main built-up area of Busan ends and the coastline turns into romantic sand dunes at the mouth of the Nakdong River into the sea. [btn "Book a hotel with a sea view" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-dadaepo] It is the only beach in Busan that faces west, so crowds of locals and tourists…

Museum

Busan has been inherently linked to the ocean, fishing and maritime industries since time immemorial. The city is Korea's main port and most of Busan's economy revolves around the sea. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Busan" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-muzeum] And so it's no surprise that it's in Busan that you'll come across Korea's largest maritime museum. The museum was completely renovated and the new…

Lookout

One of the popular short hiking trails along the rugged Pusan coastline takes you to the Igidae Forest Park, at the end of which is a walkway over the sea cliff. [btn "Hotels in Busan with sea views" https://booking.com/city/kr/pusan.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pusan-oryukdo] The hotel offers breathtaking views of the open sea, large naval ships entering Pusan harbour and the rocky islets of Oryukdo. Igidae Coastal Trail Oryukdo Lookout…