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.

Jangsan Mountain

If you enjoy trekking, you probably heard of Jangsan Mountain in Haeundae before. Depart from Daecheon Park and walk along the impressive trail course that stretches out along the valley. Daecheon Park is a large lake park situated at the entrance of Jangsan Mountain. Before trekking, take a walk around the lake trail to warm up.
A detailed map displayed at the entrance of the hiking trail introduces each hiking trail. Choose the course that suits your physical condition then begin trekking. If you are not ready to conquer the summit, you can start with the beginning course (course 1). As you begin trekking, you will feel the coolness from the cool valley at the side as a pleasant start. Explore the Jangsan trail, where you’ll experience the fresh and attractive aroma of the forest.

The hiking trail that starts at Daecheon Park is not too hard. However, you can enjoy a therapeutic walk in the forest under the shades of the trees along the narrow valley. Then, you will reach the Yangun Falls where a white pillar of water falling between rocks and the dark blue pool below create a beautiful landscape. Although the waterfall is small, the sound creates is able to refresh the mind after listening to it for a short time. Even the cozy walls of the small temple in the mountain enhance the inner peace to the body and mind. Moreover, the cheerfully flowing water allows you to walk on the trail with light steps.

Address: 331-9, Jangsan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Get off from Exit 10 of Jangsan Station (Line 2 of Busan Metro) and take a taxi.
Parking: Daecheon Park Public Parking Lot

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is a famous night view site in Busan. The place offers a great view of the gleaming nightscape of the city, making it a popular night driving course. Covering the four districts of Busan, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain also has a perfect trekking course that starts with a well-organized trail and connects to hiking trails to reach the summit. Although the walk to the summit is not easy, a great sense of fulfillment and joy of observing Busan’s magnificent view will cover you upon reaching the top. Moreover, walking on the trail has plenty of uphill’s and downhills for an enjoyable forest trekking, so it’s best to choose a section and return to the starting point afterward.

An observatory is located at the summit of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, it may be the most comfortable mountain shelter in Busan. The observatory near the peak stone offers an open view of Gwangalli, Haeundae, and the City Hall, while the lighthouse observatory presents an uninterrupted view of Busanhang Port, Seomyeon, and Nakdonggang River. When admiring the beautiful view, the cool breeze will comfort your body and mind, making the hardships you experienced to reach the summit disappears just like magic. Enjoy the summit view on top of Hwangnyeongsan mountain and appreciate the natural beauty of the scene!

Address: 391-39, Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
Get off from Exit 6 of Geumnyeonsan Station (Line 2 of Busan Metro) and take a taxi.
Parking: Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge Parking Lot