Written and Photographed by Travel Writer Jung Ho-yoon
The Busan Port Opening Road Monorail
The Busan Port Opening Road, which preserves the traces of Busan's modern and contemporary history from the opening of Busan Port to the Japanese colonial period, has historically preserved attractions such as Jeonggongdan Altar, Busanjin Ilsin Girls’ School, and Busanjin Church along the way.
Two inclined elevators have also been installed for residents living on the steep mountainside road. The elevators make it easy to get to and from the stairway that looks far away, so it's reassuring. The outdoor terrace of the An Yong-bok Memorial Busan Port Opening Cultural Center across from the elevator is also a great place to enjoy a break in the city. It is a course where you can enjoy a special experience as there is an observatory installed at each elevator stop.Jeungsan Park, a pleasant place for a walk, is also connected.
Irwon, 99, Jeungsan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
Operating Hours: 06:00-23:00
A 6-minute walk from Exits 5 and 7 of Jwacheon station on Busan Metro Line
※ Service discontinued for Busanpo Gaehanggado Monorail
Yeongju-dong Trail Monorail
Tourists and residents of the highlands around Yeongju-dong can use the 8-person passenger elevator monorail installed in the alley of the steep stairs in Yeongju-dong for free. It runs a relatively short distance of about 70m, but it is enough to relieve the inconvenience of people going up and down the steep stairway.
Along with the monorail, the trail in the nearby Minju Park is connected, so it is also a perfect walking course to enjoy the pleasures of everyday life. It is a walking trail where the gallery zone, which depicts the past of Jung-gu on the wall of the stairs next to the monorail, draws attention, and where you can visit the Park Gi-jong Memorial Hall in which you can enjoy the panoramic view of the history of Busan Railway and mountainside roads.
17, Yeongju-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Operating Hours: 07:00-20:00
Exit 7 of Jungang station on Busan Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Bus 86 or 186 at Standard Chartered Korea bus stop → Get off at Busan Digital High School bus stop and walk for 2 minutes
Stairs of Wishes Monorail
It is a monorail installed on the Stairs of Wishes that connects the mountainside road Mangyang-ro to Junganggongwon-ro above. Cute 2-person passenger cabins are in operation, and you can climb 192 steps in 6 minutes if you use it.
Various photo spots attract attention from the Stairs of Wishes and the monorail entrance. All of them are beautifully decorated, so it is the best place to take pictures. In the evening, the night lights are on so you can enjoy the night view. If you like an evening walk, start from the Stairs of Wishes, walk to Jungang Park, where Chunghontap Tower is located, and enjoy the fantastic night view of the mountainside road.
87-5, Dongdaesindong2-ga, Seo-gu, Busan
Operating hours: 07:30-20:00 on weekdays, 10:00-17:30 on holidays
Exit 3 of Dongdaesin station on Busan Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Town Shuttle Bus Jung-gu 1 at the Dongdaesin Station bus stop → Get off at the Hanguk Villa bus stop and walk for 3 minutes
Nambumin 1-dong Monorail
It is a place where you can take the inclined elevator that goes up the cliff and the vertical elevator that overlooks Yeongdo and Namhangdaegyo Bridge at the same time. Looking at the steep slope, you can't even imagine how difficult it must have been to go up and down before the elevator was installed.
If you take the inclined elevator along the steep cliff, you will reach Dongcheon House. Enjoy the panoramic view of Yeongdo and Namhangdaegyo Bridge from there. Dongcheon House built in a stair style, is also amazing. Have pleasant memories with the panoramic view of the city and the sea in the background.
176, Cheonma-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
Operating hours: open 24 hours
Exit 1 of Jagalchi station on Busan Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Bus 16, 61, 161, 17, or 9 at the Jagalchi Station/Chungmu-dong Intersection bus stop → Get off at the Nambumin Market bus stop and walk for 3 minutes
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