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Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

14.0Km    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.

Songdo Cloud Walk (송도 구름산책로(스카이워크))

Songdo Cloud Walk (송도 구름산책로(스카이워크))

14.0Km    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.

Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장)

Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장)

14.0Km    2021-07-05

17, Samseong 3-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-709-4000

Ilgwang Beach is a popular beach for families with a white sandy beach and Gangsongjeong Pine Tree Forest. With shallow waters and a clear view of the ocean, there is also Samseongdae Pavilion built during the late Joseon dynasty. There are numerous accommodation, dining and convenience facilities near the beach as well as a place to fish. Moreover, Ilgwang Beach hosts a festival annually in late July or early August.

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple (홍법사(부산))

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple (홍법사(부산))

14.0Km    2022-12-27

202, Dugu-ro 33beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-0345

Hongbeopsa Temple is located in Geumjeong dugu-dong, Busan and is known for the largest bronze Amida Buddha Statue in Korea at 21 meters. Surrounded by Cheolmasan Mountain and Geumjeongsan Mountain, a beautiful scenery stretching out to Suyonggang River makes one feel as if you were in Yeonhwajang, an ideal world in Buddhism that is filled with lotus flowers.

The temple has training rooms for visitors to practice meditation as well as a bust statue of Gandhi, donated by the Government of India to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Korea and India. The temple has a wealth of attractions that cannot be seen in other temples of Korea such as huge statue of Buddha, India Cultural Center, Jeokmyeolbogung Palace, and beautiful gardens, luring an increasing number of tourists every year.

Olive Young - Busan Ilgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산일광점)

14.1Km    2024-06-27

1F, 4, Haesong 1-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Lotte Mart - Sasang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 사상점)

Lotte Mart - Sasang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 사상점)

14.2Km    2024-04-22

733, Nakdong-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan

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Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

14.4Km    2024-04-26

100 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-240-4000

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.

SMB Wellness (에스엠비 웰니스 센터)

14.6Km    2025-10-23

34, Hangnideungdae-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Nestled in a quiet seaside village in Gijang-gun, Busan, SMB Wellness is a place dedicated to restoring balance between the soul, mind, and body. True to its name, the center pursues holistic recovery, offering a chance to step away from the rush of daily life and regain your inner self. SMB Wellness is a restorative space for those seeking true renewal, beyond temporary healing. Take time to fully focus on yourself and breathe new life into your weary body, mind, and soul.

Songdo Park (송도공원)

14.6Km    2024-03-15

75 Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2441

Songdo Park is a Korean restaurant located right in front of the sea in Yeongdo and directly in front of Songdo Beach. It spans a four story building and an annex, housing sutbul galbi (charcoal-grilled galbi), Korean beef, pork, Joongsik course (Chinese course), and Ilsik course (Japanese course) restaurants on each floor. With its splendid views, it's a popular spot for enjoying a relaxed meal.