tourist attractions in busan, south korea

40-step Culture Tourism Theme Street 40

40-step Culture Tourism Theme Street 40

The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street is a 450-meter street leading up to the 40-step stairway of the '40-step Cultural Center' and contin...

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center

[The used bookstore that sells memories] Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) ...

168 Stairs

168 Stairs

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 16...

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in ...

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple

Hongbeopsa Temple is located in Geumjeong dugu-dong, Busan and is known for the largest bronze Amida Buddha Statue in Korea at 21 meters. Surrounde...

Marine City

Marine City

When the lights are up after sundown, the nightscape of the Marine City can compete with world famous nightscape locations such as Hong Kong and Sh...

Busan Chinatown Special Zone .

Busan Chinatown Special Zone .

Busan Chinatown, also known as Shanghai Street, offers visitors a chance to experience the past with old fashioned streets and Chinese songs playin...

Songjeong Beach

Songjeong Beach

Songjeong Beach stretches for 1.2 kilometers with a x_width ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The white sandy beach is ideal for families with young ch...

Gwangalli Sup Zone

Gwangalli Sup Zone

Gwangalli SUP Zone is a space to make Gwangalli Beach the mecca of water sports. The peaceful waves of Gwangalli Beach makes it a perfect condition...

Dongbaekseom Island

Dongbaekseom Island

Located near the south end of Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island was designated as a park in September 1, 1966. The island is full of dongbaek and...

Samnak Ecological Park

Samnak Ecological Park

Samnak Ecological Park is the largest of the four riverside parks located along the banks of Nakdonggang River. Located within the Nakdonggang Estu...

Geumgang Park

Geumgang Park

Located at the foot of Geumjeong Mountain (alt. 802 m), Geumgang Park stretches over a 3 million-square meter plot of land filled with lush forest ...

Samgwangsa Temple

Samgwangsa Temple

Founded in 1986, Samgwangsa Temple is the second temple of the Cheontae Order in Korean Buddhism. The temple nestled in the hillside of the Baegyan...

Oryukdo Island National Geopark

Oryukdo Island National Geopark

Oryukdo Island refers to a group of rocky islands off the southern coast of Busan. Depending on the day and the tide, it may appear to be five isla...

Suyeong Sajeok Park

Suyeong Sajeok Park

Suyeong-gu of Busan is a historical district nestled between Geumnyeonsan Mountain and Gwangalli Beach. It was the site of the Gyeongsang Jwado Mar...

Ilgwang Beach

Ilgwang Beach

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 ...

Nakdong Estuary Eco-center

Nakdong Estuary Eco-center

Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center, located where the river meets the ocean, is a habitat for migratory birds. The center focuses on research, maintenance,...

Un Memorial Cemetery In Korea

Un Memorial Cemetery In Korea

The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean...

Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park

Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park

Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Park, designated as Natural Monument No. 179, is located in the lower part of Elsukdo Island. Renovated in 2009, the park i...

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone

Haeundae Beach in Busan is famous both in Korea and abroad. Not only is it popular as the largest summer vacation spot, but it also attracts people...