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Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

38976 2024-04-30

16 Haean-ro 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4925

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine tree forest.

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

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Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground. The beach is connected to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach and has become a must-visit attraction in Gangneung after featuring on BTS' "Spring Day" album jacket. The bus stop was made for filming, but remains as a photo zone.

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

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Simgok-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the wife of Gangneung Governor Sunjonggong.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

698 2024-04-30

12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-715-4200

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea's first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.

Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을)

322360 2024-04-29

203 Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-204-1444

Gamcheon Culture Villiage was formed by refugees of the Korean war who built their houses in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. The many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.

Dadaepo Beach (다대포해수욕장)

48861 2024-04-29

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-220-5895

Dadaepo Beach is made from sands deposited by the Nakdonggang River. It features shallow water and a wide sand beach suitable for children. Water activities can be enjoyed at the beach such as paddleboarding, kiteboarding and more. More visitors have been attracted after the addition of a coastal park and walking paths. At the entrance of the beach, there is a grand plaza with a large-scale musical floor fountain. Visitors can enjoy the musical fountain from late-April to October.

Igidae Cliff [National Geopark] (이기대 (부산 국가지질공원))

41252 2024-04-29

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6398

Igidae Cliff is a geological park located along the southern coast of Busan. Formed by volcanic activity dating back 80 million years to the Cretaceous period, the accumulated lava, volcanic ash, and other rocks have been eroded by waves, creating cliffs, caves, and other formations. Along the coastal trail leading to Oryukdo, visitors can appreciate various geological and topographical landscapes, including copper mines and pothole.

Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크)

152815 2024-04-29

137 Oryukdo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6395

Oryukdo Skywalk is located at what was called Seungdumal, meaning a saddle, due to the shape of the point. It was also called Jallokgae by residents and female divers in the area.

The construction of Oryukdo Skywalk began on September 12, 2012, at the Seungdumal area, which is regarded as the dividing point between the East Sea and the South Sea, and the skywalk opened on October 18, 2013, with the theme of "walking over the sky.”

Iron columns were set up over a 35-meter-high coastal cliff, and a 15-meter glass bridge comprised of 24 glass plates and shaped like a horse’s hoof connect the iron columns. The glass flooring was made by four layers of 12-millimeter glass panels coated with a bulletproof film for a total thickness of 55.49 millimeters, making the structure quite safe. Visitors will be thrilled with the view of the waves while looking down through the transparent floor. The sea stretches out ahead of the skywalk, perfect for a photo op.

Lotte World Adventure Busan (롯데월드 어드벤처 부산)

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42 Dongbusangwangwang-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-1661-2000

Lotte World Adventure opened in Busan, where visitors can experience fun and exciting performances and parades. Busan Lotte World is built in Busan and has convenient access using public transportation, leading to many visitors since the first day of its opening. Lotte World Adventure Busan consists of six themed zones. At the heart of the fairy village, Tinker Falls Zone, is the Talking Tree, which uses animatronic technology to tell the story of six themes in the park. Rory Castle in the Royal Garden Zone, located at the highest point in Lotte World, is designed to look like it is floating on water, and visitors can enjoy the view of Busan and the sea in front of Gijang at a glance. Other rides, especially the Giant Digger and Giant Splash, have already received word-of-mouth excitement. As such, there are not only attractions for adults, but also amusement rides for families with young children. It is placed indoors so that children can safely enjoy it regardless of the weather. The parade, the highlight of the amusement park, runs twice a day for about 30 minutes.

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

9598 2024-04-29

37-1 Midong-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-9183

Ahopsansup Forest is a forest located at the foot of Ahopsan Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is a place where visitors can meet the undamaged natural environment and ecology. Diverse forests ㅡㅁsuch as bamboo forests, cypress forests, cedar trees, ginkgo trees, and natural forests, including Geumgang pine trees aged 100 to 300 years, make up Ahopsan Mountain. It is a private forest with a total area of 520,000 square meters and has been there for about 400 years. Only a limited number of people who have made a reservation in advance are allowed to enter for nature conservation. Unlike amusement parks and recreation areas, viewing is possible only within the limits that do not damage nature. However, forest experiences, activity programs for children, and forest explanation program are offered for visitors' entertainment.

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