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Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

11.3Km    2024-03-05

78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-519-4092

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

Soksiwonhan Daegutang (속시원한 대구탕)

Soksiwonhan Daegutang (속시원한 대구탕)

11.4Km    2024-03-05

(Samwoogarden) 229, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-747-1666

Soksiwonhan Daegutang is a restaurant located on Haeundae’s Dalmajigogae Pass. It has been serving daegutang (codfish soup) only for many years. Daegutang (codfish soup) refers to a clear soup made with codfish in broth simmered with codfish bones and vegetables. It offers a delightful combination of clear and refreshing soup and plump codfish, so it is also a beloved dish for hangovers. There are many other restaurants with similar names offering daegutang (codfish soup), so look up the store’s location before you visit.

Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)

Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)

11.4Km    2024-02-26

260-1 Oryundae-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan

The Ttangmoesan Mountain Forest Trail, wrapping around the Hoedong Reservoir, is distinguished by its red clay path. This trail spans 1.7 kilometers and can be comfortably completed in approximately thirty minutes at a relaxed pace. As you stroll through the lush cypress forest, the cool sensation of the red clay is enjoyable under bare feet. The journey along forest paths and wooden deck walkways also reveals a variety of trees native to the lake marsh environment.

Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center (낙동강하구에코센터)

Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center (낙동강하구에코센터)

11.4Km    2021-06-23

1240, Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-209-2000

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.

Haeundae Blueline Park (해운대 블루라인파크)

Haeundae Blueline Park (해운대 블루라인파크)

12.0Km    2024-10-29

116 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Blueline Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the former railroad facilities of the Donghae Nambu Line, a 4.8-kilometer-long stretch from Haeundae’s Mipo to Cheongsapo to Songjeong. It forms a part of the new core of the Haeundae Tourism Special Zone, an international tourist region in Busan that operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along Haeundae’s spectacular coastal scenery.
Haeundae Blueline Park consists of Haeundae Beach Train, a sightseeing train that serves as both a transportation option and a tourist train that runs round-trip from Mipo to Songjeong via Cheongsapo along the beautiful coastal scenery of East Busan; and Haeundae Sky Capsule, a romantic four-seater automatic capsule train that runs a 2-kilometer rail from 7 to 10 meters above sea level, along the coast from Mipo to Cheongsapo.

Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

12.0Km    2024-03-06

181, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-1201

Yeongdo Lighthouse, first lit in 1906, stands at Taejongdae Park. It houses a maritime library, galleries, an observatory, and a café. From the observatory, on clear days, you can even see as far as the Japanese island of Tsushima Island. At the base of the lighthouse, there's a sculpture of a woman turned into stone, waiting for her husband who went out to sea. You can reach it by walking from Taejongdae Park or taking the Taejongdae Danubi Train.

Cheongsapo Port (청사포)

Cheongsapo Port (청사포)

12.1Km    2023-02-23

Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4000

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 sunrises and where quality seaweed can be found. The rocks scattered along the port's shore are crowded with fishers. Railroad tracks that run along the shoreline make the area even more special, known to be one of the only two railroad tracks in Korea to be situated near the sea. The area around the port gained popularity after appearing in a movie, and many restaurants have opened up, selling the freshest seafood.

Geumjeongsan Mountain (Busan National Geopark) (금정산 (부산 국가지질공원))

Geumjeongsan Mountain (Busan National Geopark) (금정산 (부산 국가지질공원))

12.4Km    2019-11-20

Geumseong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-888-3636

Geumjeongsan Mountain was created by an overflow of magma approximately 70 million years ago. Over time, rain and wind shaped the mountain to what it is now, with gentle slopes and unique rock formations. The mountain features various walking trails and historical attractions, such as Beomeosa Temple and Geumjeongsanseong Fortress.

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

12.4Km    2024-04-29

167 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, which opened on September 17, 2017, is located in the middle of the closed railroad of the Donghae Nambu Line from Mipo to Songjeong. It is 20 meters high from the sea level, 72.5 meters long toward the sea, and 3 to 11.5 meters wide. A half-moon-shaped transparent floor is installed at the end of the observatory, allowing visitors to feel the thrill of walking on the sea. From right in front of the observatory to the marine lighthouse, visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of Cheongsapo and as well as the view of sunrise and sunset while looking at Daritdol, which refers to five neatly lined up reefs.

[Source: Haeundae-gu Office Cultural Tourism]

Fruiterie Forest (프루터리포레스트)

Fruiterie Forest (프루터리포레스트)

12.4Km    2024-03-28

491 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Fruiterie Forest is a fruit cafe located in the forest at the top of Dalmajigogae Hill, a rather unexpected location compared to the vibrant cityscape of Haeundae. The cafe's signature menu includes cold pressed fruit juice and sweet yet healthy fruit desserts. Pets are welcome within the cafe. Nearby attracaations include Haeundae Blue Line Park and Songjeong Beach.