Geumgang Park (금강공원)

  • Geumgang Park (금강공원)

Explanation

Geumgang Park is a park located at the foot of Geumjeongsan Mountain, near the Dongnae Hot Springs Area. It features lush forests of naturally grown trees, majestic cliffs, and valleys creating breathtaking scenery. Throughout the park, there are numerous historical relics and ruins. A cable car is available for visitors to ascend Geumjeongsan Mountain, offering panoramic views of downtown Busan. Nearby attractions include the Busan Folk Art Center, Busan Marine Natural History Museum, and Geumgang Botanical Garden.

Inquiry

+82-51-860-7880

Homepage

www.bisco.or.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-860-7880

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : [Cable car] Weekdays: 09:30-17:00 / Weekend: 09:30-17:30
* Closed Monday

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Admission Fees
[Admission]
Free
[Cable car]
Adults, Teenagers: Round-trip 11,000 won / One-way 7,000 won
Children: Round-trip 8,000 won / One-way 5,000 won

Available Facilities
[Recreational facilities]
– Geumgang Park Rope Way (cable car)
- Recreational facilities

[Educational facilities]
- Busan Folk Art Museum
- Busan Marine Natural History Museum
- Geumgang Botanical Garden

[Facilities]
- Exercise equipment

Parking Fees
[First 10 min]
Large-sized cars 600 won / Mid-sized cars 400 won / Small-sized cars 200 won
[After 10 min] Charged for every additional 10 minutes
Large-sized cars 600 won / Mid-sized cars 400 won / Small-sied cars 200 won
[1-Day Parking (more than 4 hours)]
Small/Mid-sized cars 4,700 won / Large-sized cars depending on the size

* Mid-sized - 15~37 passengers / Large-sized - Bus

Facility Utilization Fees
[Cable Car Rope Way]
Adults & Teenagers - Round-trip 9,000 won / One-way 6,000 won
Children (age 4 to elementary school students) - Round-trip 6,000 won / One-way 4,000 won
Senior citizens (ages 65 & older) - Round-trip 7,000 won / One-way 5,000 won

[Recreational Facilities]
Peter Pan - Adults & Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won
Viking - Adults & Teenagers 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won

[Geumgang Botanical Garden]
Individual - Adults 1,000 won / Senior citizens & Teengers 800 won / Children 500 won
Group - Adults 800 won / Senior citizens & Teengagers 500 won / Children 400 won

Location

155 Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan (Oncheondong) Irwon

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