12 Sights in Busan, South Korea (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Busan, South Korea! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Busan. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
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Beomeosa is one of the head temples of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Cheongnyeongnopo-dong, Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea. Built on the slopes of the mountain Geumjeongsan, it is one of the country's best known temples.
Diamond Tower (English: Diamond Tower) is a tourist tower that symbolizes Busan and was completed on October 11, 1973 in Yongdusan Park in Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan. Until 2021, it was called Busan Tower, but it was later renovated and changed to its current name.
Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. The temple claims it was first built in 1376, but this has been proven to be untrue. The temple complex is a large one and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside. As such, combined with its proximity to Haeundae Beach and the east side of Busan, the temple is popular with sightseers, particularly during Buddha's Birthday celebrations when the complex is decorated with paper lanterns. It honors Haesu Gwaneum Daebul, the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy, who is an aspect of Guanyin.
The Gwangandaegyo (Korean: 광안대교) or Diamond Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae District to Suyeong District. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the second longest bridge in the country after the Incheon Bridge.
5. Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village (Korean: 감천문화마을) is a town within Gamcheon-dong, Saha District, Busan, South Korea. The area is known for its layered streets, twisted labyrinth-like alleys, and brightly painted houses, which have been restored and enhanced in recent years to attract tourism. Built on a steep mountain-side slope, the village has been nicknamed "Korea's Santorini" and the "Machu Picchu of Busan".
6. 기장 죽성리왜성
Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. It is a stone fortress built by the Japanese general, Kuroda Nagamasa who was defending the area against the Korean Joseon army in about June 1593, during the second year of the Imjin War.
7. 수영사적공원
Suyeong Historical Park (水營史蹟公園) is a historical park located in Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-dong, Busan, and is located in the Gyeongsangjwa Suyeong Sacred Land. Suyeong Historical Park is the site of the Gyeongsangjwado Sugunjeoldo Temple, a military camp that had jurisdiction over the southeast coast of the Joseon Dynasty, and is currently located 200 meters north of Suyeong-dong Suyeong Intersection.
8. Korea National Maritime Museum
The Korea National Maritime Museum (Korean: 국립해양박물관) is a Korean maritime museum and the third largest museum in the South Korea. The museum was inaugurated on July 9, 2012, and is located in Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan.
9. Black Pine at Jwasueyong Fortress
Gomsol (釜山 左水營城址, Gomsol) is a bear brush located in Suyeong-dong Suyeong Historical Park, Busan. On November 4, 1982, it was designated as the 270th Natural Monument of the Republic of Korea.
10. 기장척화비
Gijang Cheokhwabi (機張 斥和碑) is a Cheokhwabi located in Yongam Elementary School, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan. On May 25, 1996, it was designated as Monument No. 41 of Busan Metropolitan City, and on September 3, 2014, it was changed to Gijang Cheokhwabi by applying spacing.
11. 기장향교
Gijang Hyanggyo (機張鄕校) is a Hyanggyo of the Joseon Dynasty located in Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. On May 25, 1996, it was designated as Monument No. 39 of Busan Metropolitan City.
12. Busan Museum
The Busan Museum (釜山廣域市立博物館) is a business office of the Busan Metropolitan City Hall that collects, stores, displays, and researches materials in the fields of archaeology, art, folklore, history, and anthropology, and makes them available to the general public, and is responsible for investigation, research, enlightenment, and propaganda. The director shall be regarded as a regional curatorial research officer, but may be regarded as a general term-based official.
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