Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산연등축제)

7.3Km 38873 2023-04-07

121-1, Dongseong-ro 112beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-867-0501

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist culture through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes are on display. The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs.

Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

7.4Km 17998 2021-07-23

29-7, Choeupcheon-ro 33beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple annually holds its famous lantern festival, with over 40,000 lanterns to celebrate the birthday of Buddha. Visitors can see lanterns in a variety of colors and formations, including a tunnel, along with various events.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

7.4Km 83843 2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Olive Young - Dadaepo Harbor Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 다대포항역점)

7.4Km 0 2024-06-26

#104, 550, Dadae-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

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Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

7.4Km 44550 2024-03-06

77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

7.4Km 0 2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

Peace Park (평화공원)

7.5Km 45489 2021-09-17

10, Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

Peace Park is the representative citizen's rest area in Busan, filled with over 30,000 camellia and pine trees. A fountain in the middle of the park provides a fun water playground for children, and a popular date spot with beautiful lights at night.

Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park (을숙도 철새공원)

7.5Km 42228 2021-04-23

1240, Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-209-2031

Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park, designated as Natural Monument No. 179, is located in the lower part of Elsukdo Island. Renovated in 2009, the park is the central area for migratory bird habitats and ecology tourism. In winter, migratory birds can be seen at the wetlands. Nakdong Estuary Eco Center in the park provides information on various eco-life of the area as well as treat injured wild animals.

Marine Adventure Park (마린어드벤처파크)

7.7Km 0 2024-03-29

727 Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Marine Adventure Park is a park where visitors can enjoy thrilling marine sports on the blue sea of Busan. The jet boat, which sails the sea with 440 horsepower, is famous for its exhilarating speed and 360-degree turns. Moreover, round boats driven by jet skis and marble boats for four people constantly turn and shake the passengers off balance. Visitors can also enjoy SUP yoga on a stand-up paddle board on the sea. Packages consisting of two or three activities are cheaper than regular prices.

Taejongdae Spa (태종대온천찜질방)

7.7Km 48173 2023-08-14

808 , Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Taejongdae Spa is located by the scenic Taejongdae Park. The nearby Yeongdo Island and Bongnaesan Mountain offer a beautiful view of the ocean and the mountains. The spa facility has hot springs and sauna facilities that offer therapeutic effects along with a fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment and a supervising trainer.

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