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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

19.5Km    2025-10-23

86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War, then rebuilt by Monk Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, Monk Jeongam became the abbot of the monastery with the duty to restore of the temple. During his 100-day prayer, he had a dream of Aalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascending to the heavens on a dragon's back, which became the origin of the temple's name. 

Fisheries Science Museum (수산과학관 (부산))

19.5Km    2021-07-20

216, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-720-3061

The Fisheries Science Museum, Korea's first science institute of its kind, was established on May 26, 1997 in order to promote maritime science and technology to the public. The museum was opened after six years of effort by the National Fisheries Science Institute in preparing research and materials regarding marine resources, the fishing industry, fishery and fish farm technology and equipment, taxidermied fish specimens, sea life species, and others. There are a total of 15 separate areas with over 7,400 exhibition items, and even an actual right whale skeleton on display, as well as a room where visitors can learn how to operate a marine vessel.

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

19.5Km    2025-04-15

205 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Skyline Luge was first invented 32 years ago in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is currently a popular sport, with over 40 million rides recorded worldwide. Now, lugin facilciities are operated in six regions worldwide, including Busan. Skyline Luge Busan is a representative outdoor experiential amusement facility at Osiria Theme Park in Dongbusan. It has various auxiliary facilities with the beautiful sea as a backdrop and is a popular activity for the whole family. Take the Skyride lift o the starting point, get on the specially designed luge cart for down riding, and enjoy a thrilling 2.4-kilometer ride down from four tracks.

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

19.5Km    2025-10-23

59 Dongbusangwangwang 6-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-750-2300

Busan National Science Museum was established to promote the wonders of science and provide visitors with an opportunity to enjoy everything science has to offer. Themed exhibitions related to vehicles, spaceships, and energy development led by the cities of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do are available. The museum aims to promote a further understanding of science.

Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong (대성동고분박물관)

Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong (대성동고분박물관)

19.7Km    2023-01-02

126, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-350-0401

The Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong displays artifacts unearthed from the four excavations of the Daeseongdong Tumuli. Highlighting often overlooked relics of the Geumgwan Gaya, the museum has three ground-floor exhibit halls and several underground auxiliary facilities. The main exhibits include a life-sized statue of a mounted soldier and a warrior statue, both recreated based on bones excavated from the tumuli of Yean-ri. The museum relies heavily on videos and dioramas to help visitors explore all the museum has to offer.

Busan Beomeosa Temple (범어사(부산))

19.7Km    2025-03-13

250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-3122

Beomeosa Temple, built in the Silla dynasty in 678, stands as a historic site known for producing outstanding monks. Situated amidst the splendid landscape of Geumjeongsan Mountain, it boasts a long tradition and rich history, housing numerous cultural relics. Visitors can experience the daily life of monk through templestay.

Gimhae Gaya History Park (김해가야테마파크)

19.8Km    2025-10-23

161 Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-340-7900

Gimhae Gaya History Park is a resting area that provides comfortable relaxation in the daily lives of the busy people and also a cultural complex where you can experience various cultures with your family, lover and friends.
Interactive theme park combining Education + Entertainment Edutainment park where you can see, hear, touch and learn about the history of Gaya and the brilliant heritage of its people through plays, experiences and exhibits.

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

19.9Km    2024-01-05

101 Cheolmacheon-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan Healing Forest is the first “healing forest” to be founded in the Gyeongsang-do region. This place is where visitors can reflect on emotions and relax through various wellness programs surrounded by nature and healing energy. Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the visitor center at the entrance. Programs tailored to various audiences are operated in multiple places found along the central trail: the Forest Library, Mind Sharing Site, Forest Healing Yard, Forest Meditation Site, Pine Wind Bathing Site, and Prenatal Education Forest.