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Hongnyongsa Temple (Yangsan) (홍룡사(양산))

18.2Km    2025-01-17

372 Hongnyong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hongnyongsa Temple, situated on Cheonseongsan Mountain, is renowned for its stunning natural scenery and rich historical traditions. Nearby, Hongnyongpokpo Falls, also known as Mujigaepokpo Falls (Rainbow Falls), captivates tourists with its splendid and invigorating waterfalls. Nestled within lush forests, the temple features a variety of intriguing structures, such as the Gwaneumjeon Hall, the Great Medicine Buddha, and the Sansingak Shrine.

Beach Motel (비치모텔)

18.2Km    2025-04-18

10-9 , Harihaean-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

The Beach Motel stands on the beach about 8 km from Busan Station. Aside from the five family rooms, all rooms have a sea view. Bread, coffee, and eggs are provided for breakfast, while water and coffee are always available in the first floor lobby. There is a coffee pot in each room, plus bottled water and a microwave on every floor, so guests can prepare a simple meal. A laundry service is provided. From this location Busan Harbor Bridge gets you to Haeundae, while other nearby tourist attractions include Igidae Coastal Park, Songdo Beach, and Sinseondae Cliff.

Songdo Cloud Walk (송도 구름산책로(스카이워크))

18.3Km    2025-04-15

129-4 Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan

Songdo Cloud Walk is located on the eastern side of Songdo Beach, connecting to Geobukseom Island. The skywalk features sections with a clear glass floor that creates the feeling of walking on top of the ocean. The amazing panoramic view of the surrounding area has made the skywalk a popular destination. First opened in 2015, the 365-meter-long skywalk continues to attract tourists to Songdo Beach.

Kang Dong Hospital (강동병원)

18.4Km    2025-10-23

145 Dadae-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

Kang Dong Hospital specializes in orthopedics and internal medicine, featuring world-class experts and comprehensive check-up facilities. It has been designated twice consecutively as an orthopedic specialty hospital by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The hospital provides specialized treatment for all orthopedic conditions, including pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal correction, and hand and microsurgery clinics.
Kang Dong Hospital has the highest number of revision surgeries for artificial joints in Korea, often performed after initial surgeries at other hospitals. It uses cutting-edge technology for procedures, such as high-tech navigation systems for joint replacement surgeries and spine surgery utilizing Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE).
Its Spine Center employs the globally recognized and innovative UBE technique to treat spinal stenosis and other complex spinal conditions.

Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관)

18.4Km    2024-01-23

190 Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

The Gimhae National Museum was opened on July 29, 1998, in order to research and preserve the cultural heritage of the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum is at the foot of Gujibong Peak in Gimhae-si, the spot where the kingdom is believed to have been founded. The museum exhibits the cultural assets of Gaya, as well as cultural relics from the prehistoric age in the Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do areas, and the cultural heritage of Byeonhan, which was the foundation for the growth of Gaya.

The exterior of the museum is made using black bricks representing iron ore and charcoal famous during the Gaya Kingdom. There are two exhibition halls, while the walkway to the halls have approximately 1,300 artifacts in display.

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

18.4Km    2023-01-02

126, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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.

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

18.5Km    2024-12-27

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall is a two-story building with meaning and history Haenyeo on display. Haenyeo are women divers that dive for seafood without any equipments. 
The tradition of Haenyeo has become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. First floor of the building consists Haenyeo seafood store that sells fresh seafood collected by the Haenyeos, while the second floor is an exhibition hall dedicated to Haenyeo.

Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉)

18.6Km    2021-07-13

Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gujibong Peak in Gusan-dong, Gimhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is believed to be the birthplace of King Suro, the founder of the Gaya kingdom. The peak was originally named Gusubong (“gu” meaning “turtle,” “su” meaning “head”) after its resemblance to the head of a turtle. The flat part of the peak (the turtle’s “head”) is home to the Tomb of King Suro. On the summit is a southern-style dolmen dating back to the 4th century BC that consists of 5 or 6 support stones and a large cover stone measuring 2.5m in diameter. The cover stone bears the inscription “Gujibongseok,” said to be written by Han Ho.

Gujibong Peak is considered a sacred place by the local people because, according to legend, it is the place where the creation of the Gaya Kingdom took place. During the Japanese colonial rule, the “neck” of the turtle was destroyed by the construction of a mountain road. Years later, a pedestrian road was built to rejoin the neck and restore the feng shui of the mountain.

Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

18.6Km    2024-04-26

100 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Songdo Beach is 800 meters long and 50 meters wide. The average water level is 1~1.5 meters. It was one of the first beaches to open in Korea in 1913. In 2000, the beach underwent a comprehensive 5-year reconstruction and reopened with restored and expanded coastlines and the addition of several fountains. Nearby attractions include Busan’s famed Jagalchi Seafood Market and Amnam Park. Amnam Park was a military protected area that opened to the public as a nature park in April 1996. Amnam Park, as well as Dudo Park, a famous sea fishing spot, connects to Songdo, where visitors can see a spectacular landscape with seagulls, a symbol of busan, and the quiet seascape with Yeongdo Island in the distance.

The area has a variety of accommodation and dining options, and is well equipped with convenience facilities such as an overpass, promenade, boat yard, and parking lot. Amnam Park on the Songdo coast is a coastal ecological park. It has an observatory, a 3.8-kilometer promenade, a roadside cafe, and raw fish restaurants with a panoramic view of the Songdo coast and Busan Namhang Port. Another historically important attraction in the area is the Provisional Capital Memorial Hall that was used as the presidential residence for three years when Busan was the temporary capital during the Korean War.

Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center (낙동강하구에코센터)

18.7Km    2021-06-23

1240, Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center, located where the river meets the ocean, is a habitat for migratory birds. The center focuses on research, maintenance, and education about the ecology of the wetlands. The center not only has various programs, but also a wild animal treatment center, experience center, observatory and more.