Must-Visit Highlights and Landmarks of Busan, South Korea:
Temples/ Religious Sites & History/Art Museums
Shopping Streets & Seafood Markets
Beaches & Parks & More Beaches
Hikes & Mountains
Cafes & Restaurants
Nightlife/Clubs/Bars
BIFF Square Market
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Built during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1376, historic Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is one of only a few Korean temples on the coast, and it honors Haesu Gwaneum Daebul, a Buddhist goddess believed to live in the ocean, where she rides atop a dragon. Legends aside, the east-facing temple offers a spectacular view of the rising sun. There is no fee to enter Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
BEXCO
Busan Cinema Center (부산 영화의 전당)
Busan Cinema Center is the venue of the Busan International Film Festival, a major world film festival.
Address: 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan 부산광역시 해운대구 수영강변대로 120 (우동)
Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)
Address: 59, Dongbusangwangwang 6-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan 부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 동부산관광6로 59
Operating Hours09:30-17:30 (Last admission is 1 hour before closing)ClosedMondays (closed next day if Monday falls on a public holiday), New Year’s Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Gamcheon Culture Village
Also known as ‘Santorini of the East’ due to its pastel houses, outdoor sculptures and other art installations. The village was built after the Korean War on a hillside, which you explore on foot as your guide leads you through a maze of alleyways to the Sky Garden, where you stop for excellent photo ops.
Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)
is near the mountain and kidna near Seomeyon Station and City Hall
Founded in 1986, Samgwangsa Temple is the second Cheontae (천태종), located in Choeup-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan. The temple nestled in the hillside of the Baekyang mountain so all Busan area is viewed at one glance with the bright morning sunshine. It opens 24 hours for praying and continues its practice Buddhism religiously everyday.
Address: 77, Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan 부산광역시 부산진구 초읍천로43번길 77 (초읍동)
Gimhae Airport
Daejeo Ecological Park (대저생태공원)
Near Gimhae Airport
Bicycle rental. Daejeo Ecological Park is located along the riverbanks of Nakdonggang River next to Gimhae Airport. The park is a habitat for migratory birds, designated Natural Memorial No. 179. The park is made up of various marshs and waterways, flowers and grasses, and exercise facilities.
Address: Daejeo 1-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan 부산광역시 강서구 대저1동
Jagalchi Fish Market
Busan Tower
Take the elevator to the top of the 394-foot-high (120-meter) Busan Tower and look over downtown Busan. On a clear day, you might see Tsushima Island of Japan across the East Sea.
Yongdusan Park by Busan Tower
Haeundae Beach
Cheongsapo Port (청사포)
Cheongsapo Port is located on the right side near the end of Dalmaji Hill in the direction of Songjeong in Haeundae. Along with Gudeokpo Port and Mipo Port, Cheongsapo Port is among the three ports lined against the coastal shore between Haeundae and Songjeong. Cheongsapo Port is famous as a place to view beautiful sunsets and where quality seaweed can be found.
Address: Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan 부산광역시 해운대구 중동
UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원)
The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea, located at Tanggok in the Nam District, City of Busan, Republic of Korea, is a burial ground for United Nations Command casualties of the Korean War. It contains 2,300 graves and is the only United Nations cemetery in the world.
Address: 93, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan (부산광역시 남구 유엔평화로 93)
Read more on Visit Korea’s official website: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264405
Samjin Fish Cake History Museum · History Hall (삼진어묵체험·역사관)
on the same island part and near Taejongdae Park. Fish cakes are one of the most popular snacks in Busan. Among many fish cake makers in the city, Samjin Fish Cake is the oldest fish cake producer. Its main store in Yeongdo looks like a bakery shop.
Address: 36, Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan 부산광역시 영도구 태종로99번길 36 (봉래동2가)
Taejongdae Cliff Park (태종대유원지)
Taejongdae Cliff Park is a natural park of Busan, South Korea with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of island of Yeongdo-gu. The rock under the lighthouse is called Sinseonam, it was formed 120,000 years ago. These sister-bloggers wrote a detailed blog post about it with tons of photos: https://chopsticksandcarryons.com/2018/01/25/taejongdae-park-busan/
Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum (부산어촌민속관)
This Museum displays cultural artifacts and materials related to tradition, history and folklore of Busan’s fishing culture and development. Designed with a theme of “Fishing Village Trip from the River to the Sea,” the exhibition halls are divided into Nakdonggang River Fishing Village Folk Hall and Busan Fishing Village Folk Hall.
It has programs such as Zodiac boat making, eco-friendly soap making, marine life classroom, etc.
부산광역시 북구 학사로 128 (화명동)
Beomeosa Buddhism Temple (범어사)
Beomeosa Temple is on top of a moutnain. It’s a large, incredibly serene temple site. Beomeosa has many halls, pagodas, and gates.
- Address: 546 Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Korea
Tel: 051-508-3122
Web: www.beomeo.kr
Opening Hours: 08:30 ~ 17:30
Busan Citizen’s Park (부산시민공원)
The site of Busan Citizen’s Park was a racetrack during the Japanese colonial era, and after the independence of Korea, it became a U.S. military base, Camp Hialeah. In 2010, the area was returned to the Korean government, and then control was transferred to the city.
Geumjeong Mountain Fortress
Address: Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Korea
Tel: 051-519-4081
Web: geumjeong.go.kr
Opening Hours: 08:30 ~ 17:30
Nampodong International Market
Address: 36 Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan, Korea
Tel: 051-245-7389
Web: etour.busan.go.kr
Opening Hours: 08:30 ~ 22:30
Seokbulsa Byeongpung-am (Folding Screen Hermitage)
It is the mountain – embedded on the side of Geumjeongsan, cradled in the strong rock’s clutch. A massive Buddhist figure stands in front of a polished stone prayer platform.
Address: San 2, Mandeok 1 dong, Buk-gu, Busan, Korea
Tel: 054-746-9933
Web: jikimi.cha.go.kr
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 19:00
Also visit Pohang!
Sources of Information: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/common_intl/mapInformation.kto?md=enu&func_name=main
Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory (유치환 우체통 전망대)
Really close to Busan train Station. This is an observatory located along Sanbok-ro Road in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan. A mail box was installed to celebrate the arts and literature of famous poet Yu Chi-hwan. The observatory is divided into two levels. The first level consists of a terraced outdoor performance stage, while the second level is the arts exhibition area, covered in a full glass design.
Opening date
May 15, 2013
Closed on Mondays
Address: 2, Mangyang-ro 580beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan 부산광역시 동구 망양로580번길 2 (초량동)
Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall (장기려기념 더 나눔센터)
close to Busan train Station. Established in 2013, the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall is a place to honor Dr. Chang, often referred to as the Schweitzer of Korea, for his lifelong practice of sharing with poor neighbors.
Address: 48, Yeongchowit-gil, Dong-gu, Busan 부산광역시 동구 영초윗길 48 (초량동)
168 Stairs (168계단)
Really close to Busan train Station.
Address: Yeongcho-gil 191beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan 부산광역시 동구 영초길191번길 (초량동)
Eulsukdo Cultural Center (을숙도문화회관)
I think it’s far away
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| Others | 168 Stairs (168계단) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Exhibition & Memorial Halls | Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Parks | Democracy Park (민주공원) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Exhibition & Memorial Halls | Provisional Capital Memorial Hall (임시수도기념관) | Seo-gu Busan |
| Art Museums/ Art Galleries | Busan Trick Eye Musem (부산 트릭아이미술관) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | The Bay 101 (더베이101) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands | Sinseondae Cliff (신선대 (부산)) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Others | Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Temples/ Religious Sites | Hongbeopsa Temple (홍법사) | Geumjeong-gu Busan |
| Exhibition & Memorial Halls | Fisheries Science Museum (수산과학관 (부산)) | Gijang-gun Busan |
| Ship/ Submarine Excursions | Tiffany 21 Night Cruise (부산 티파니21 크루즈 유람선) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Others | Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을) | Saha-gu Busan |
| Yachting | The Bay 101 YACHT CLUB (더베이101 요트클럽) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands | Igidae Park (이기대 도시자연공원) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Industrial Tours | Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts | Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts | Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Yeongdodaegyo Bridge (영도대교) | Yeongdo-gu Busan |
| Sports Stadiums | Busan Asiad Main Stadium (부산 아시아드주경기장) | Yeonje-gu Busan |
| Parks | UN Sculpture Park (유엔조각공원) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Busandaegyo Bridge (부산대교) | Yeongdo-gu Busan |
| Art Museums/ Art Galleries | Johyun Gallery (조현화랑) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Art Museums/ Art Galleries | Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum (고은컨템포러리사진미술관) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Art Museums/ Art Galleries | Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Mountains | Hwangnyeongsan Mountain (황령산) | Busanjin-gu Busan |
| Training Equipments | Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute (부산광역시 금련산청소년수련원) | Suyeong-gu Busan |
| Museums | National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관) | Yeongdo-gu Busan |
| Parks | 75 Square (75광장) | Yeongdo-gu Busan |
| Ferry Boat Terminal | Busan Port Passenger Terminal (부산연안여객터미널) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Train Station | Haeundae Station (해운대역) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Ferry Boat Terminal | Busan Port International Passenger Terminal (부산항 국제여객터미널) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Temples/ Religious Sites | Cheokpanam Hermitage (Busan) (척판암 (부산)) | Gijang-gun Busan |
| Parks | Suyeong Sajeok Park (수영사적공원) | Suyeong-gu Busan |
| Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands | Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Mountains | Geumjeongsan Mountain (금정산) | Geumjeong-gu Busan |
| Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses | Oryukdo Lighthouse (오륙도 등대) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Museums | Bokcheon Museum (Busan) (복천박물관(부산)) | Dongnae-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Busan Tower (Yongdusan Park) (부산타워) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Airport | Gimhae International Airport (김해국제공항) | Gangseo-gu Busan |
| Sports Stadiums | Busan Sports Complex (부산종합운동장) | Yeonje-gu Busan |
| Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses | Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대) | Yeongdo-gu Busan |
| Parks | Millak Waterfront Park (민락수변공원) | Suyeong-gu Busan |
| Auditoriums | Busan Citizens’ Hall (부산시민회관) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands | Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장) | Gijang-gun Busan |
| Parks | Samnak Ecological Park (삼락생태공원) | Sasang-gu Busan |
| Parks | Geumgang Park (금강공원) | Dongnae-gu Busan |
| Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs | Hurshimchung (허심청) | Dongnae-gu Busan |
| Train Station | Busan Station (부산역) | Dong-gu Busan |
| Museums | Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관) | Dongnae-gu Busan |
| Auditoriums | Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Bus Terminal | Busan Bus Terminal (부산종합버스터미널) | Geumjeong-gu Busan |
| Bus Terminal | Busan Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal (부산서부시외버스터미널) |
Sasang-gu Busan |
| Convention Centers | BEXCO (벡스코) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Others | Seomyeon 1 Beonga (Seomyeon First Street) (서면1번가) | Busanjin-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산 광안대교) | Suyeong-gu Busan |
| Mountains | Geumnyeonsan Mountain (금련산) | Suyeong-gu Busan |
| Ecological Tourist Sites | Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center (낙동강하구에코센터) | Saha-gu Busan |
| Others | Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands | Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장) | Seo-gu Busan |
| Art Museums/ Art Galleries | Busan Museum of Art (부산시립미술관) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Museums | Busan Museum (부산박물관) | Nam-gu Busan |
| Skating | Shinsegae Department Store Ice Rink – Centum City Branch (센텀시티 아이스링크 (신세계백화점)) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Others | Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Others | 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street (40계단 문화관광테마거리) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs | Spa Land Centum City (스파랜드 센텀시티) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
| Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses | Gadeokdo Lighthouse (가덕도 등대) | Gangseo-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream (다대포 꿈의 낙조분수) | Saha-gu Busan |
| Others | BIFF Square (BIFF 광장 (구, PIFF 광장)) | Jung-gu Busan |
| Architectural & Sculptural Highlights | Shinsegae Centum City (신세계 센텀시티) | Haeundae-gu Busan |
