Busan is a city of many mountains. Spanning over Dongnae-gu, Geumgjeong-gu, and Buk-gu, Geumjeongsan Mountain is the tallest among the mountains in Busan. From Godangbong Peak rising some 800m above sea level, ridges extend down to the center of Busan, forming the city’s base. Embracing Beomeosa Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple from Silla, within, Geumjeongsan Mountain is surrounded by Geumjeongsanseong Fortress with four gates. Mandeok Pass is an old road located to the south of Geumjeongsan Mountain. This was the only road connecting Dongnae and Gupo prior to the opening of Mandeok Tunnel. There must have been a band of thieves on this mountain road as the road was used by peddlers carrying bags of goods to sell at Dongnae Market and Gupo Market. According to a legend, the road was called “Manneunggogae,” meaning that you must cross over the pass in a group of ten thousand in order to avoid the thieves. Locals say that the current name of this road, “Mandeokgogae (Mandeok Pass),” originated from “Manneunggogae.” With two tunnels and even a subway line opened under this trail, there is no longer any need to climb over Mandeok Pass. Nevertheless, Mandeok Pass Trail is coming back to life thanks to the magnificent nightscape spreading at its foot and the surprising treasures hidden throughout.

Busan National Geopark, selected as a candidate for UNESCO Global Geopark in December 2020, is Korea's only urban geopark that preserves the unique attraction and geological history of Busan, a maritime city, in the natural scenery of the sea, mountains, and river estuaries. Busan National Geopark has 12 geological attractions: Nakdonggang Estuary, Morundae Peninsula, Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, Dudo, Taejongdae Park, Oryukdo Islets, Igidae Cliff, Jangsan Mountain, Geumjeongsan Mountain, Orbicular Gabbro, and Baegyangsan Mountain. Why don't you time-travel with a geopark commentator?

** This content was filmed in compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. Imagine a trail by a railway track where the blue seas and open skies greet you. Romantic, isn’t it? Treat yourself to a retro view of the Busan Green Railway walking trail, and catch the beach train whipping past with a merry whistle. This is the best place for a therapeutic walk in Busan. Busan Green Railway’s Entire Section Haeundae Olympic Junction Busan National Mechanical Technical High School Former Haeundae Station Mipo Port Dalmaji Park Cheongsapo Port Gudeokpo Port Former Songjeong Station East Busan Tourism Complex Today’s Trail Route: Mipo Port – Haeundae Beach Train Mipo Station – Dalmaji Tunnel – Cheongsapo Port – Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory – Gudeokpo Port – Songjeong

Take your life’s best shot in the rainbow-colored, beautiful Busan. Visit the colorful and picturesque landscape!

New mountaineers, let’s go and enjoy hiking together! Baesan Mountain (256 m), small and low in altitude, consists of different trails called dullegil (trail). Tie your shoelaces, and start hiking up the terrific trails for beginners. Why not refresh yourself as you walk on the hiking trail surrounded by the lush forest?

Did you know that Busan gets even more beautiful in late autumn with waves of reeds and silver grass? Autumn leaves will fall off once foliage reaches its peak. Nevertheless, you don’t have to feel sad about it. If you look around, you will realize that you are surrounded by different autumn colors of reeds and silver grass. As autumn gets underway, why don’t you start traveling to enjoy the late autumn atmosphere before it’s too late?

When autumn comes in Busan, your heart flutter with a wonderful view of fall foliage and a refreshing breeze. Why don’t you plan a bookstay in Busan? All you need to do is visit a park with a book, and your surroundings will turn into a perfect reading spot. Without dropping by a cool bookstore or reserve a romantic hotel room, you also can enjoy reading books all day. Feel free to create your own reading spot!

It is autumn when a gentle breeze blows smoothly. Busan owns romantic flower paths overflowing with autumn’s ambiance and catching people’s attention. Starting with pink muhly, which draws women’s heartstrings with its soft pink color. Besides, the trails are filled with reed and colorful cosmos flowers blending with the blue fall sky. Come and enjoy the full package of autumn flower paths endlessly revealing along Nakdonggang River.

Despite the comfort of a cool breeze and sunshine, a stuffy daily routine continues over and over again. If you’re feel tiring, why not have your own healing time with the fragrance of flowers? There’s no need to go far. Just turn toward a nearby flower market.

There are times when we wish to have one day all to ourselves, and when you do get that day, what is it that you usually do? You may watch a movie, work out, or have a good time on your own, right? Sometimes, you even feel an urge to do some solo exploring, so you take your car keys and go for a relaxing drive. Here are some of the hidden driving routes that are the best to enjoy alone.

Autumn is just around the corner, is the best season for hiking. Why not plan a nature trip to an autumn mountain and let the gentle breeze touch your skin? Seunghaksan Mountain is the perfect place to enjoy the scenery of silver grass waving in the wind. Meanwhile, if you want to see the seasons change in a themed forest, you might want to go to Baegyangsan Mountain. Both mountains are easily accessible as located at the center of Busan. Check out Busan’s top untact autumn hikes you can go on with the most comfortable outfit you have.

Autumn has come to give us a season of clear skies and the cool breeze. It’s the perfect weather to travel somewhere for a nice and relaxing walk. Here are autumn destinations in Busan you can visit, which you can mark the place and start planning for a later visit.

It is a nice day where the sky is high and clear with the gentle feeling of a cool breeze touches your face. Yet, we try to be safe during the present situation of the COVID-19 pandemic despite the perfect weather for a picnic. How about going for a drive when it gets dark after sunset? It’s the best time to enjoy the fantastic view of the sunset and spectacular night views of Busan.

The most incredible things about Busan are its multiple forest trails. As small and high mountains surround the city, many hidden forest trails extend in each village. Gubongsan healing forest trail is located at one of the unfamous forests in Dong-gu, Busan. Enjoy a time of healing and relaxation at Dong-gu’s forest trail filled with the fragrance of hinoki cypress.

Busan is always beautiful at night. Let’s check out Korea’s top 100-night views selected by the Korea Tourism Organization as your perfect night outing locations! Don’t miss the chance to experience Busan’s night attractions full of romantic vibe!

Untact (Un+contactable) is a new trend that emerged from the extended daily social distancing that has changed traveling as well. If you are trying to have a trip that will help relieve your heavy heart, you must try trekking in Busan. Enjoy the views at Busan’s representative Jangsan Mountain and Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.