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A Busan coastal drive

Course 1: Gwangalli Beach – Haeundae Beach – Dalmajigil Road – Songjeong Beach – Daebyeonhang Port – Jukseong Catholic Church

Course 2: Taejongdae Park – Namhangdaegyo Bridge – Songdo Beach – Dadaepo Beach

A romantic drive on the mountainside road

Course: Leejungseop View Point – Yoo Chihwan Postbox – Jungang Park – Ebagu Archive Center

A Busan coastal drive

Course 1: Gwangalli Beach – Haeundae Beach – Dalmajigil Road – Songjeong Beach – Daebyeonhang Port – Jukseong Catholic Church

Enjoy amazing coastal attractions in downtown areas from Gwangalli Beach to Jukseong Catholic Church.
After leisurely enjoying Gwangandaegyo Bridge in the morning, let’s begin our drive by heading north to Haeundae. Haeundae, which boasts a wide and beautiful white sand beach, shines like an oasis among skyscrapers.

Songjeong Beach welcomes you after you drive down the winding scenic thoroughfare called Dalmajigil Road. Songjeong Beach features a cozy atmosphere, and a panoramic view of the beach viewed from Jukdo Park is picturesque. Ten minutes after leaving Songjeong Beach, you can enjoy the romance of travel at Daebyeonhang Port, where the East and South Seas meet.

Jukseong Catholic Church
Situated in a picturesque seaside village full of rustic charm, Jukseong Catholic Church is well known for its harmonious combination of sky, sea, and church. Simply standing in front of the church makes you feel as if you’re a leading character in a painting.

Course 2: Taejongdae Park – Namhangdaegyo Bridge – Songdo Beach – Dadaepo Beach

To feel a different atmosphere from the East Sea, drive westward to see the South Sea.
Taejongdae Park boasts a phenomenal scenery filled with sheer cliffs and unique rock formation. Enjoy the scenic views by Danubi Train during the day, and feel free to go for a drive at night.

Let’s go to Songdo Beach via Namhangdaegyo Bridge from Yeongseon-dong in Yeongdo. You’ll be amazed at the mysterious spectacle of the anchorage while driving on the bridge.

Let’s take a break at Songdo Beach. Take a walk on Korea’s Songdo Skywalk, longest cloud trail, and experience stunning views of the sea in an overwater cable car.

The last destination is Dadaepo Beach, well known for its dazzling golden sunset. Why not appreciate the short bliss of sunset here? The scenery occurs at that very moment, but the afterglow lasts for a long time.

A romantic drive on the mountainside road

Course: Leejungseop View Point – Yoo Chihwan Postbox – Jungang Park – Ebagu Archive Center

One of the best viewing points in Busan is the mountainside road. Let’s begin our drive on the mountainside road that runs from Dong-gu to Jung-gu along a hillside, where you can find the real charm of Busan.
At the entrance to the mountainside road, you can see a space called Leejungseop View Point designed to commemorate Lee Jung-seop, the artistic genius of Korean modern art. Appreciating a panoramic view of the residential area in Beomil-dong, you can see signs of him at the nearby rest area.

Driving carefully along the winding road called Mangyang-ro, you’ll reach Yoo Chihwan Postbox Observatory. You can enjoy both the view of the densely packed houses at the foot of Gubongsan Mountain and the stunning Busanhang Port. When the sun goes down, this place creates an exquisite balance between the colorful lights of Busanhangdaegyo Bridge and the soft glow of the mountainside road.

Located at the top of Daecheongsan Mountain, Jungang Park has a wide rest area, a green forest, and a panoramic viewpoint. Why not relax while taking a walk in Jungang Park, which has long served as a comfortable rest area for Busan citizens?

The Ebagu Workshop Observatory is a 10 min walk from this park. You can watch an interesting exhibition related to the mountainside road and enjoy interesting experiences. A picturesque panoramic view of the Busan downtown areas can be seen from the viewing point on the rooftop. If you have time, take the 168 Stairs MonoRail.

Recommended Tour

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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3Dalmajigil 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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4Songjeong Beach: Preserving nature

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.

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5The unique view of the Gijang Ocean at Jukseong Catholic Church

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.

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6Taejongdae Park’s 100 years of history with Yeongdo Lighthouse

This place allows you to walk along the green forest path and view the blue ocean simultaneously. The multicolored rocky coast boasts its beauty formed by years of crashing waves. We’re talking about Taejongdae Park at the southern end of Yeongdo, Busan. Taejongdae was named after King Taejong Muyeol of Silla, who used to stop by the region and practice archery as he was mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape. Taejongdae Park, where unique rocks are formed and visitors are greeted by the dense forest surrounded by the deep blue ocean, is a leading travel destination in Korea.

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7The reborn of Songdo Beach after 100 years

The elderly’s beach destination back in the day is transformed into a hot spot for the youth! Let’s check out Songdo Beach, the trending hot spot on social media. Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is the first beach in Korea. After its golden period in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Those who wished to bring it back to its former beauty joined forces to repair the abandoned beach, making it even more breathtaking than it was in its heyday. With its spotless sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is once again a popular tourist destination receiving over five million visitors per year.

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8Beautiful everywhere, Dadaepo Beach

Dadaepo Beach, where Nakdonggang River and the South Sea meet, allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature with Busan’s sunrise, sunset, and sandy beach.

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9Choryang Ibagu-gil, yesterday’s memories blossoming into stories

Houses are packed on the midslope of the mountains surrounding Busanhang Port. Refugees who left their hometowns to come to Busan climbed up the mountains to build the villages. As long as there was work, people would go up and down 168 Stairs multiple times a day to the dock, station, and Gukje Market. Let’s go see Choryang Ibagu-gil, a storytelling path narrated by people who did not even speak the Gyeongsang-do Province dialect.

Choryang Ibagu-gil

Former Baekje Hospital - Namseon Warehouse Site – Choryang Church - 168 Stairs - Kim Min-bu Observatory - Ebagu Archive Center - Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall - Yoo Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory

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10Jungang Park and Democracy Park

The Democracy Park and Jungang Park embodies the living spirit and philosophy of patriotic soldiers and democratic spirits. This is where the spirits of the great citizens of Busan who endlessly resisted to protect the country and defend democracy at the heart of confusion rest.

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