Daewongaksa Temple

Daewongaksa is a temple located in the foothills of Jangsan Mountain in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea. Surrounded by serene nature, it provides an ideal environment for meditation and Buddhist practice. The temple offers a peaceful retreat for practitioners and visitors seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Daewongaksa is a traditional Buddhist temple that emphasizes Zen meditation and spiritual practice. Harmonizing with the beautiful natural surroundings of Jangsan, it welcomes not only Buddhist devotees but also general visitors.

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

Busan X the SKY

BUSAN X the SKY is the second highest building in Korea at 411.6 meters. Located at Haeundae LCT Landmark Tower, the largest observatory in Korea has both sea side and city view.

Each floor provides a panoramic view of the landmarks of Busan as well as convenience facilities including lounge, X The Photo, gift shop and more.

Yongdusan Park

Yongdusan Park is a well-known park located in Jung-gu, Busan, and is a beloved destination for both locals and tourists. The name "Yongdusan" (龍頭山) means "Dragon Head Mountain," as the mountain is said to resemble a dragon's head. It stands at approximately 49 meters above sea level and houses several attractions, including Busan Tower, Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Statue, the Octagonal Pavilion, and the Flower Clock.

One of the park’s highlights is the Busan Tower (120m), where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan’s skyline and harbor. The park is beautiful in all seasons and frequently hosts cultural events and festivals throughout the year.

Jagalchi Market

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Gukje Market

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Gamcheon Culture Village

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. Today, it is a popular attraction in Busan visited by a number of tourists every year.