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Busan, the must-visit attraction to enjoy the ocean; a day trip to Busan’s ocean

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If you miss the refreshing feeling brought by the view of the sea, you should take a day trip to fully enjoy the real charm of Busan’s sea!

Recommended Itinerary

Gwangalli Beach / Gwangandaegyo Bridge - Haeundae Beach - Busan Aquarium - Dalmajigil Road / Moontan Road - Cheongsapo Village - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

This place is crowded with tourists in all the four seasons, as it provides a panoramic view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, one of Busan’s landmarks. People are mesmerized with the Gwangalli Beach that presents different charms between day and night. In particular, on fall nights during Busan Fireworks Festival, the colorful fireworks beautifully light up the night sky over the ocean.

Haeundae Beach is the most popular beach in Korea. It has fine white sand over a large area, attracting not just Busan citizens but also a bunch of tourists. Near the beach, a nice walking path was created for a breezy stroll. In particular, the beautiful Dongbaek coast trail is famous as a place where you can fully enjoy the ocean, the sea breeze, and even the cityscape of Busan. Moreover, Busan Aquarium is one of the must-visit attractions of Busan that is worth recommending as it introduces you to a range of true aquatic life. You can walk through a tunnel tank and feel the excitement while looking up to see sharks and stingrays.

You need to pass through the Dalmajigil Road to get to Songjeong Beach from the Haeundae Beach. In Korean, Dalmajigil means “a road to greet the moon.” Moreover, it provides the most beautiful scenery of the coastal waters of Haeundae under the moonlight. With this romantic atmosphere, it has become lovers’ favorite dating place. Furthermore, the Moontan Road, which is built along the coastline near Dalmajigil Road, is recommended if you want to take a stroll in your usual dress and pair of sneakers. Taking a relaxing walk on the forest path would make you feel the ocean breeze blowing through the fragrance of the pine.

Cheongsapo Village would touch your heart with its calm ocean and silent scenery of harbor. Its name is originally derived from the legend of “Cheongsa (blue serpent),” but the meaning is now changed to the “blue sandy port.” The lively wall paintings at every corner of the village are eye-catching, and the white and red lighthouses and stepping stone observatory are welcoming. Walking along the railway as if meeting an old friend, you’ll see unknown flowers tremble in the breeze. Recently, small craft workshops and cafés started to open one by one and attracted visitors fascinated with the village’s scenery.

The Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is known as a temple on the ocean, as it is located at the place nearest to the ocean. Everywhere in the temple, the ocean comes into view. After making a wish with your hands pressed in prayer in front of the Seaside Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, a statue of Buddha, which is located on the top of the temple, you will feel blessed and happy. As the temple is perched on the cliffs, you need to pass the bridge and climb up the stairs to walk around it. Exploring the narrow and winding paths and appreciating the beautiful ocean is truly a worthy experience that you can have only in this temple.

Busan’s ocean with different attractions.
Forest, people, and the beaches; a day trip to Busan to experience all attractions
Let’s meet the true charm of Busan’s ocean, which ceaselessly comes into our minds like waves.

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1Gwangalli offers a spectacular view at night.

Gwangalli Beach is a famous beach and one of Busan’s representative hot spots together with Gwangandaegyo Bridge. It is the closest beach to the city center and also a trendy meeting place for Busan’s youth. Along with its white sandy beach, Gwangalli is filled with diverse attractions such as restaurants serving delicious foods, coffee shops with an open view of the sea, exotic stores hidden in alleyways, and the Namcheon-dong Cherry Blossom Street, which shines with pink cherry blossoms in spring.

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2Haeundae Beach: The Busan representative

When people mention Busan, the first thing that comes to mind is the sea! Among Busan’s various beaches, Haeundae Beach is the best-known destination. Not only in summer but all year round, Haeundae Beach attracts a multitude of tourists seeking the dynamic atmosphere of Busan.

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3Busan Aquarium, where you can see, smell, hear, and feel the sea

Haeundae Beach first comes to mind when people think about Busan. However, if you find the sun-drenched and hot white sand a bit burdensome, or if you prefer a cool breeze of an air-conditioner indoors,you can visit Busan Aquarium in Haeundae Beach, where you will surely enjoy your holiday. Sea Life Busan Aquarium introduces you to the incredible world of more than 10,000 marine creatures with over 250 species. It presents a spectacular sight consisting of 8 theme zones, an 80m long submarine tunnel, and 2 main aquariums.

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4Dalmajigil Road and Moontan Road for the sunrise and moonrise

The starting point of Haeundae Sampogil Road and the road that connects Galmaetgil Trail 1 to Galmaetgil Trail 2. A popular driving course of Busan with beautiful a moonrise. A road with a view of the blue ocean during the day and the moonlight at night. If Paris has Montmartre Hill, Busan has the Dalmajigil Road.

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5Cheongsapo Port and Mipo Port: Small sea villages in the center of city?

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.

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6Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang

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.

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