Songdo Sky Park (송도스카이파크)

16.5Km 2024-03-29

181 Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

The Songdo Marine Cable Car offers a captivating 15-minute ride from Songdo Base Station to Songdo Sky Park, treating visitors to picturesque views of Songdo Beach and Yeongdo Island. In the basement, visitors will find the Songdo Doppelmayr World, a museum dedicated to cable cars. The first floor comprises the ticket office, the cable car platform, and a convenience store. The second floor is where the Ocean Terrace and Café Human Art Hall are located, offering a space for relaxation and art. And the third floor is home to the Sky Harbor Observatory, a Little Prince-themed park that promises an enchanting experience.

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple (홍법사(부산))

16.6Km 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.

Daejeo Eco Park (대저생태공원)

16.6Km 2024-03-05

1246 Gonghang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan
+82-51-971-6011

Daejeo Eco Park is an ecological park stretching from Gupodaegyo Bridge to the Nakdonggang Estuary Bird Sanctuary. It encompasses various wetlands and waterways, including Sindeokseupji Wetland, along with grasslands, mustard flower fields, and various sports facilities, providing a place for leisure and relaxation. Particularly noteworthy is the Mustard Flower Festival held annually in April at the mustard flower field developed below the Gupodaegyo Bridge.

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

16.8Km 2024-02-26

1-4 Dangni-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

The 496-meter-tall Seunghaksan Mountain, named for its terrain's striking resemblance to a flying crane due to its steepness, offers five hiking trails. The mountain features diverse attractions including a silver grass habitat, a forest park, a cypress forest, and a cedar meditation and healing forest. Additionally, it boasts a weather station, a mineral spring, sports facilities, and an observatory. The silver grass at the summit, renowned for its beauty, becomes a major highlight during autumn, drawing numerous hikers.

Amnam Park (부산 암남공원)

16.8Km 2023-01-11

185, Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-240-4538

The magnificent cliffs and tree-lined seaside views of Amnam Park bring the harmony of the bluish-green waters and the forested landscape together. Originally a protected area, entrance was not permitted until its opening to the public in 1996, when visitors could first experience the untouched landscape. Now, visitors can fish, explore the observatory, and enjoy the walking path and the elevated bridge. The abundunt pine trees along the walking path make for a pleasant stroll while the path up to the observatory offers great views. If it is fishing that you want, here you can fish on the ocean as well as off the fantastically shaped rocks. There is also a famous road to go for a drive, leading from Songdo Beach to Amnam Park. This drive takes approximately 5 minutes, but it takes about 20 minutes on foot.

Daedong Halmae Guksu ([백년가게]대동할매국수)

17.1Km 2024-02-23

8 Dongnam-ro 45beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Daedong Halmae Guksu, a well-known noodle restaurant in Gimhae, is famous for its signature dish, janchiguksu (banquet noodles). The restaurant serves naturally dried noodles paired with a flavorful broth made from anchovies sourced from the southern coast. Each table is equipped with chili peppers and seasoning sauce, allowing diners to customize their dish to their taste. In addition to janchiguksu, the menu also includes bibimguksu (spicy noodles) and yubuchobap (fried bean curd riceball).

Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

17.2Km 2024-10-23

Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan. The festival is organized with the goals of discovering new musical talent, revitalizing the music industry, and celebrating indie bands. Along with the international film festival in October, the Busan International Rock Festival has played a vital role in promoting the artistic affluence of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea. The festival is widely recognized as strengthening ties between renowned musicians worldwide. It is a fun and widely attended event that is a must-see for any rock music fan in Korea.