Tourist Attractions | When in Busan

Songjeong Beach: Preserving nature

Calm yet strong ocean

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Pass by Haeundae by walking down along the Dalmajigil Road to see the wide and long stretch of the sandy Songjeong Beach, the beach loved by surfers.

Busan Haeundae-gu

Oryukdo Islets: Stories of the sea

Oryukdo Sunrise Park, Oryukdo Skywalk, and cruise ships

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Busan Nam-gu

Eulsukdo Island, a beautiful cultural feast with migratory birds

Visiting an eco-cultural platform created between the Nakdonggang River and the South Sea

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It is a place where the main stem of the Nakdonggang River and the seawater of the South Sea intersects with each other, an ecological repository of rich soil and freshwater fish and shells, and a large-size winter home to migratory birds looking for enough food. Let’s visit Eulsukdo Island, one of Busan’s most beautiful islands.

Busan Saha-gu

Meet the Amnam Park at the edge of southern part of Amnam Peninsula

The ever-charming Songdo Coast Bollegil Trail

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The southern sea is showing through a pine forest. The sun shining on it. Boats are floating on the sparkling waves. It presents tourists with a relaxing moment for their hearts. This place is Amnam Park, located at the edge of the southern part of the Amnam Peninsula.

Busan Seo-gu

Busan Citizens Park is back to provide places to help citizens have a relaxing time.

Go on a picnic in the center of a city.

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Military camp and park—these two words do not match well together. However, there is a place where a military camp is reborn as a park, namely Busan Citizens Park. For 70 years after the liberation in South Korea, this place had been called the “US Army Camp Hialeah,” but now it’s back as a resting area for people in Busan.

Busan Busanjin-gu

Yongdusan Park, a reason to travel to Busan

Enjoy Busan Tower with a great view and restaurants 100 times

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I visit Busan because of Yongdusan Park! That’s right. Yongdusan Park is enough reason to visit Busan these days. If Haeundae is the hot spot of east Busan, Nampo-dong is the most popular place in central Busan. Yongdusan Park is a leading landmark of Busan frequented by those who visit the region.

Busan Jung-gu

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang

Visiting Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, the sacred site of ocean views

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Have you ever heard the waves from the sea of Gijang? What if the vast, endless ocean and the magnificent coastal view were spread out before your very eyes? Let’s visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, where the wind, waves, and breathtaking views await.

Busan Gijang-gun

The unique view of the Gijang Ocean at Jukseong Catholic Church

An amazing change in the filming location

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The ocean of Gijang that retains the emerald color of the East Sea is a location visited by many people. On sunny or cloudy days, it is a great location for driving along the coast, where romantic cafés offer a great view. Visitors always stop by the Jukseong Catholic Church in Gijang.

Busan Gijang-gun

Cheongsapo Port and Mipo Port: Small sea villages in the center of city?

Small villages where you can experience a simpler life near the ocean

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Explore around a rural sea village even when traveling to the center of a city in Busan. Head to Cheongsapo Port and Mipo Port and enjoy the magnificent view of nature. Cheongsa, which means “blue sand” in Korean, is a name that evokes a fresh and pleasant image. Begin your trip from Jangsan Station on Busan Metro, and go over the hill to pass through the cross, entering the small sea village named Cheongsapo. As soon as you reach the hill overlooking the village, you’ll be mesmerized by the beautiful view of Cheongsapo.

Busan Haeundae-gu

The gift of brilliant Busan at Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge

Instinct to reach the high spot

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Located across the four districts of Busan, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain envelops the city and gifts the people with densely packed green forests. Hikers who love to walk on forest paths can enjoy the forest, wine, and sky, and tourists who are fond of the nightscape are gifted with a brilliant world of light. Welcome to the Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge.

Busan Nam-gu

Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, a space of promises and tears

Let’s meet again!

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While moments spent at Yeongdo Bridge no longer remain, there are still people who tear up just by thinking about the old days. This space was where people separated from their families during the war swore to survive and meet at Yeongdo Bridge. Written as Yeongdodaegyo Bridge and read as Yeongdo Bridge.

Busan Yeongdo-gu

Bosu Book Street: Put a bookmark in your mind

Take a stroll down the old book alley

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A way back in time Put a bookmark in your mind in the Bosu Book Street

Busan Jung-gu

Samnak Eco Park with different charms throughout the four seasons

Explore the charm of Samnak Eco Park.

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Samnak Eco Park is located on the large Samnak-dong riverside near the stem of the peacefully running Nakdonggang River. It reaches 4,722,000 m2, attracting people with its changing charms between seasons. In particular, the park that functions as the lungs of Busan provides an opportunity to observe diverse vegetation, including wetlands. You can directly experience each characteristic of this natural ecosystem from a cherry blossom colony and common reed complex, to a wildflower colony, making you realize how to preserve and manage our ecosystem.

Busan Sasang-gu

Visit Beomeosa Temple, one of the three major temples in Yeongnam area

The beauty of the temple can’t be missed while walking along the foot of Geumjeongsan Mountain

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Beomeosa Temple in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, is the third largest temple in the Yeongnam area following Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple. Built during the reign of Munmu of Silla, it has become famous as a Buddhist temple that has historically nurtured many Buddhist monks. Located at Geumjeongsan Mountain, the temple boasts a beautiful valley and outstanding mountains and is crowded all year around.

Busan Geumjeong-gu

Jangnim Port, “Bunezia,” packed with colorful photo zones

An old port’s transformation into a splendid hot place!

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The western Busan was not well known among tourists compared to the eastern Busan where Haeundae and Gwangalli are located. However, it has recently gained popularity, thanks to SNS users who nicknamed Jangnim Port as “Bunezia,” Busan’s Venezia (Venice), and have been taking great photos here.

Busan Saha-gu

Millak Waterside Park, romance by the sea in Gwangalli

Night Sea of Gwangalli, a tourist hot place

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The first place to catch the sea breeze. The closest place to encounter the spectacular night view of the Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Millak Waterside Park, a popular summer retreat for the public. Opened in 1997, the Millak Waterside Park has been loved by Busan’s citizens since even before the establishment of the Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. With an open view of the endless sea and blue skies, the park has served as a relaxation space for everyone while the surrounding environment has kept changing with the times.

Busan Suyeong-gu