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How long is the drive from Jeonju to Busan?

The direct drive from Jeonju to Busan is 157 mi (252 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Jeonju to Busan, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Maisan and Gwanghallu Pavilion, or the ever-popular 옛터민속박물관.

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Best stops along Jeonju to Busan drive

The top stops along the way from Jeonju to Busan (with short detours) are Gamcheon Culture Village, Beomeosa Temple, and Jagalchi Market. Other popular stops include BIFF Square, 동피랑 벽화마을, and Haeinsa Temple.
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옛터민속박물관

Museum
Specialty Museums
Very nice and romantic place
Sohee P — Google review
The place has a nice vibe, especially for couples, but if you are single and going with friends you can enjoy too
Isabella S — Google review
Wonderful place to enjoy Korean cultural atmosphere at the restaurant and Cafe :)
Jiyoung — Google review
LoveLy Place❤❤❤
Jandi K — Google review
Nice place
Habibullah H — Google review
nice place
Chang L — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a place with a nice atmosphere where Western food, Korean food, and cafes are gathered in Daejeon. The old museum displays the ornaments and daily necessities of our ancestors. (Original) 대전에 위치한 양식,한식,카페등이 모여있는 분위기 좋은 장소입니다 옛터박물관에는 오래된 선조들의 장신구와 생활용품들이 전시되어 있어요
김동현 — Google review
(Translated by Google) If you're out of town and nearby, it's worth a visit. Since it's free, there aren't many materials inside, but it's worth a visit to see nature and make memories for adults, and as an educational experience for children. However, if you just come here without tea or a meal, you might get bored. It's a place where you can tour the whole thing in less than 30 minutes. It used to be famous because there weren't many places to go, but now it feels like it's being pushed out. But there are still a lot of people There is also a parking lot so there won't be any inconvenience. (Original) 외곽에 나갔다가 근처에 있으면 방문 한번 해볼만하다 무료이기에 안에 있는 자료들은 많지 않지만 자연을 보고 어른들의 추억, 아이들에게는 교육?적인 느낌으로 방문할만하다 다만 차나 식사를 안하고 여기만 방문한다면 심심할 수 있을듯 대략 30분도 안되어서 전부 둘러볼 수 있을만한 규모 예전에는 갈 곳이 많지 않아 유명했으나 이제는 밀려가고 있는 느낌이다 하지망 여잔히 사람은 많은 편 주차장도 있어서 불편은 없을 듯 하다
Park S — Google review
4.3
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3.9
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South Korea, Daejeon, Dong-gu, Sannae-ro, 321-35
http://www.yetermuseum.com/
+82 42-274-0016
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Maisan

Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Mountains
Scenic, low-lying mountain featuring unique rock formations & moderate hiking trails.
It is a famous tourist attraction and a mountain that received three stars from the Michelin Green Guide. The hike is 9km. However, it is not that far away if you pass Topsa and Eunsusa. It is possible as long as you wear sneakers. Make sure to see the Cheongsil pear tree of Eunsusa after seeing the male mai bong at Ammaibong in Maisan Mountain. You will also be lucky in your life to see the bizarre towers of Topsa. If the waves of Topyeongje are calm, you will also be lucky to see the reflection of Maisan Mountain. All four seasons are good, but cherry blossoms in April are the icing on the cake.
유명근 — Google review
Very beautiful place with not much crowd. Great place to take a leisurely walk and wind down. Getting there is not difficult. I took the direct bus from Jeonju train station but there seems to be only one bus at 920am in the morning. Not sure if there are any buses in the afternoon tough. The journey took around 50 mins. You alight at the southern entrance to begin your hike. Follow the trail up the mountain and exit through the Northern entrance where you could take a public bus to Jinan bus terminal. From there, you have several express buses that take you to other major cities.
Mark C — Google review
We would have never found out about this place weren’t it for some Korean relatives. Took about 50 minutes from Jeonju to get here by car. What a beautiful park, and an amazing monument/shrine at the very end of the walk. It’s not a difficult walk, just a bit hot in the humidity. Incredible how the stones have stayed like this for so long, it’s very impressive. Couple of food and restaurant options along the way if you want to turn it into a longer day thing. Clean facilities as well like the toilets.
Rachel R — Google review
Maisan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 686 metres. It's an awesome mountain to visit. Once there you can learn about some of the history related to the Horse Ears Mountain.
Jesus P — Google review
Maisan Provincial Park It is the shape of a horse's ear .
MYEONGHEE L — Google review
It is always interesting to walk in a mountain like a man lost and struggled to find the way .At the atop it is usually amazing to have the world seen again
Hwan B — Google review
One of must go place in south part
Richard L — Google review
Nice to have a walk there!
MAO L — Google review
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4.5
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Jinan-gun, South Korea
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Gwanghallu Pavilion

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Garden
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
The Gwanghallu Pavilion is a beautifully adorned structure that was reconstructed during the Joseon Dynasty in 1419. The landmark has been featured in numerous Korean period dramas on television. It is an excellent location to take a leisurely stroll around and enjoy traditional entertainment. The pavilion overlooks a large pond, which houses many fish and adds to the serene atmosphere of the area.
It is free entry until 20 Nov 2024 because there is some construction but usually there is an entrance fee. The place is idyllic~ I love taking a stroll here
Shi N — Google review
It's a very nice place. You find Koreans wearing hanbook roaming around, take pictures and pass quality time. Its far from Seoul but if were near this place you can visit.
Kamrul H — Google review
Gwanghallu Pavilion Gwanghallu Pavilion, built in the first year of King Sejong’s reign (1419) during the Joseon Dynasty, is a traditional Korean structure surrounded by a harmonious garden and lotus pond. It stands as one of Namwon’s most iconic cultural landmarks and is widely known as the setting of the classic Korean love story Chunhyangjeon. With its historical significance and scenic beauty, it attracts countless visitors year-round. Inside the pavilion hangs a framed poem written by Kang Hee-maeng, a distinguished poet and statesman of the Joseon era, who was an ancestor of my family—the Jinju Kang clan. This adds a personal layer of meaning for me, as my father once told me he spent his childhood living near Gwanghallu, in the Cheongeo-dong neighborhood of Namwon. Namwon City hosts traditional parades and cultural festivals centered around Gwanghallu, celebrating its literary and historical legacy. The site has also been recognized as a “Must-Visit Place” by Walk into City: City in Sight, making it a truly unforgettable destination.
Daehoon K — Google review
You can't visit Namwon without seeing this place, which is the quintessence of the Korean romance of the Joseon dynasty. Many famous historical dramas were filmed here. I came on a cold, rainy day, but the weather didn't hinder the experience because the beauty of this place overcomes the weather's moods.
Melline G — Google review
Huge site which has story of Pansory(traditional Korea musical storytelling performance). Now they offering Pansory performance here every Saturday at 8:00 pm in September. Enterance fee is 4,000won per adult. Chunhyang-jeon. They designed site concept of Chunhyang-jeon, seems like theme park. Gwanghanru is the name of main pavilionin in the garden, which was built at Joseon dynasty. I recommend you to search a story of Chunhyang-jeon before visit here if you're foreigner. That makes much more fun for you.
EZ ( — Google review
Very nice
Nguyen Q — Google review
I remember that I went to Namwon at first day of Chuseok holiday to spend my times of totally free days. Firstly, I arrived at Kwanghanlu of Namwon. Thanks to arrived some earlier so, I was able to feel good vibes alone for long time on the bench. There were a wide pond actually I can say that half of water with half of fishes. I felt some nice feeling so that I stayed there at about one and half hour.
Albert Z — Google review
I also visited this location during the performance, they showed us what Korean culture looks like and it is fascinating... as a foreigner it was a good place to visit... they have a lot of public places to enjoy other than the usual 'must-visit-places'
Michiyaaa — Google review
4.5
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78 Cheongeo-dong, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
http://www.namwon.go.kr/tour/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000001001007001000
+82 63-620-8901
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Ssanggyesa Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Ssanggyesa Temple is a centuries-old Buddhist temple nestled in the serene mountains, surrounded by lush tea fields and blooming cherry trees. The picturesque setting features stone walls supporting multiple levels of buildings built into the mountainside, creating a delightful sensory experience with mature trees and a gentle creek. As visitors pass through three gates to reach the main hall, they are encouraged to appreciate the symbolism of their visit by reading the signs along the way.
Nice temple with fascinating historical art on its temples building. Nice place to find a photo object. There are several temple with nice painted construction. Also, this area is very nice place for jogging and running. Some river view is completed with crystal clear water. You have to spend a morning time for jogging to the waterfall. It was nice experience in here aside the good tea plantation in Hadong.
Terrarium I — Google review
Awesome temples and natural scenery.
Joshua S — Google review
Beautiful beautiful temple. Definitely worth a visit.
Kunal V — Google review
The best place to know buddhisim. It is very famous temple in Korea. And it is very close the JiRi mountain.
Do Y — Google review
One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples I've ever seen. Check out the stone pagoda and remains from Silla dynasty.
Jiyu Y — Google review
Ssanggyesa 쌍계사 (雙磎寺) was founded in the 8th century by two monks who went to China, brought the skull of Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch of Zen, and enshrined it here. In case you want to see more, I've posted more photos on my blog, planetkasper dot com.
Planet K — Google review
Lovely mountain temple grounds, some renovation work, so look forward to a future-proofed and well looked-after temple :)
Oliver S — Google review
Beautiful place even if it's not one of the most important temples in Korea. We went in the middle of the cherry blossom time, it was great.
Pedro S — Google review
4.4
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4.5
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59 Ssanggyesa-gil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://www.ssanggyesa.net/
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Haeinsa Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Haeinsa Temple, situated in the Gaya Mountains, is a 9th-century Buddhist temple that houses over 80,000 wooden blocks with engraved Buddhist scriptures. The temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do and can be easily accessed by car from Gwangyang within two hours. There are various restaurants and attractions available at Haeinsa Temple, along with breathtaking scenery.
4,000 won to enter with the car. Beautiful temple with a lot of different parts. You can see the archives via the holes in the wall but it's amazing to see. I parked just after the gate and did the 1,5 hours trek. It's really pretty and there is more to see if you are ready to go around like a temple on top of another mountain that are worse seeing.
Mathieu L — Google review
This is a beautiful Buddhist temple. It is a very important temple in Korea. It was thankfully not bombed during the Korean War. Orders were given to a North Korean pilot to bomb the temple as it was believed UN troops were using the area, but fortunately the pilot knew the importance of this sacred temple and he only machine gunned along an outer perimeter and did not cause significant damage to the temple, but reported that he had bombed it. There is a river that runs along one side of the temple grounds. The tripitaka library is on the temple grounds. It is best to see the Tripitaka Library for information about the very famous library.
Hayes W — Google review
Visited this wonderful temple during our recent trip to South Korea. It is a very scenic 1 hour bus ride from the Seobu bus station (not from the Dongdaegu bus terminal) in the town of Daegu. There is a short uphill treck to this temple complex. Lucky for us, there were morning ceremonies taking place when we went, chanting, drum beating by a group of monks, and an aerial display of dogfight practice (with flares) by two sets of fighter jets up above our heads. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is extensive online writeup - that is a must read - regarding the storage of the Buddhist Tripitaka. Buddhist religious scrolls on wooden boards. Very impressive!! There is also a temple stay provision for those so inclined to immerse themselves in the natural serenity for a longer time. A full day trip (longer if possible) will do justice. Note - while one can pay for the bus trip to Haeinsa Temple by card at the Seobu Bus Station - the return trip has no such flexibility. The return trip is only payable by cash on the bus. Lucky for me, there is an ATM that accepts global cards on the temple premises - where i had withdrawn some cash, prior to our return.
Pranay G — Google review
It’s a massive temple with an amazing UNESCO world heritage. Our guide monk made the concept of Buddhism and the temple’s history very easy to understand. We were also accompanied by a full-time English interpreter, who was exceptionally friendly and helpful. While reaching the location can be quite challenging without a car, but still worth a visit for a temple stay if you’re spending quite a long time in Korea.
Moon C — Google review
Each and every Buddhist shrine in South Korea makes a stunning impression and literally transports you to a different dimension. Ancient Zen (Seon) monasteries are usually located in the mountains - in remote secluded areas, which are hard to access. I might have never reached Haeinsa if there hadn't been a cultural program called “Temple stay”, which exists for over fifteen years. Technically, it gives everyone an opportunity to try to live monastic lifestyle for a few days. Philosophically, it is a chance to learn about your true self, talk to your inner self. Haeinsa temple, situated in the Gaya mountains, often embraced with fog, is well-known for being home to "Tripitaka Koreana" - a complete collection of the Buddhist scriptures carved on more than 80,000 wooden blocks. It was here, where I did my "Temple stay". Once you sign up for the program, you have to follow a set routine. First 24 hours at the monastery might seem to pass slowly in the beginning, but soon they actually fly. A monk's day starts at 3.30 am with the tolling of a majestic bell. Visitors gather at the main hall for the morning ritual. The sound of the throbbing Dharma drum reverberates and wakes up even peaceful mountain peaks. There is a morning practice of 108 prostrations and one hour for meditation before having monastic meals at 6 am. There is a prayer at 10 am, lunch at 12 noon, dinner at 5 pm and night ritual at 6 pm. The rest of the hours can be spent walking around the back of the mountain, performing Zen meditation, or having conversations with monks. Along with the other participants I was invited for teatime with a monk. "At the temple, I hope, you will learn wisdom and life skills rather than intellectual knowledge about Buddhism", - he said.
Nataliia K — Google review
I stayed this temple for 3 days due to meditation program. It's bit far from Seoul, almost 5 hours and half. But the nature, heritage, programs, monk, most being in this temple was quite impressive and beautiful, full of joy even include almost people I met. I totally recommend to stay this temple who seeing my review.
EZ ( — Google review
They have a lot of parking. If you have enough time, you should try to hike. On the other hand, you can drive to park near the gate
ดม บ — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful place in the countryside
Harold C — Google review
4.6
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122 Haeinsa-gil, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://www.haeinsa.or.kr/
+82 55-934-3000
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Darangi Village

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Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Darangyi Village is a tranquil and picturesque seafront destination set on a hillside. This alluring attraction boasts stunning cliff views that are well worth the challenging walk down and up steep pathways. Along the way, visitors can take advantage of local restaurants and a nearby convenience store before embarking on their breathtaking journey. The village itself exudes peace and tranquility, providing an ideal setting to unwind while admiring the stunning vistas it has to offer.
Beautiful place :) recommend staying at a local guesthouse and walking down the paths during sunrise. The food in this place is mostly seafood - which may be an issue if you don’t enjoy it - but we loved it.
Soo J — Google review
Unique landscape.... Wild rosemary bushes and mints in abundance 🫶
BCLW — Google review
The scenery is beautiful, with the village surrounded by the sea and the mountains. The walking trails are pretty steep. There doesn't seem to be much going on here besides that, but if you are in the area, it's a good place for a brief visit.
Chris Y — Google review
It is more like Sapa rice paddies. It is still pretty. Not sure if it is worth the time to visit. A little coastal bridge down to the sea.
Shermaine T — Google review
A superb place to spend hours relaxing, taking photos, and sipping coffee here. We went here in Oct 2020 and it is really an amazing place. There are pensions nearby so you can book your accommodation here and immerse yourself in the atmosphere. The only drawback is its far distance from Seoul or Busan, probably the best way is to start rent a car from Yeosu Expo KTX station if you can manage to grab one.
Benjamin Y — Google review
It is definitely worth visiting at least once. There are only a few points that are beautiful and pretty as in the picture.
리튬아재 — Google review
Very peaceful and quiet place. The butterflies and birds will follow you everywhere. If you need to disconnect from the city life this place is perfect.
Natalia E — Google review
Views are amazing! Great place to relax and take in the views. Limited choices of food, all Korean and geared more towards seafood. Very little English or pictures to guide the unprepared tourist so keep that in mind or pack your lunch.
Tha P — Google review
4.0
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21 Nammyeon-ro 679beon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
https://darangyi.modoo.at/
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Jinju National Museum

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National museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
The Jinju National Museum showcases artifacts from the local history spanning numerous centuries, including weaponry and artwork related to the Imjin War. The museum is located within the fortress grounds and offers visitors a glimpse into the 7-year-long conflict that started in 1592 as Japan invaded Korea. In addition, visitors can browse through a wide selection of souvenirs in the museum's gift shop.
I spent over 2 hours inside this museum and I left with new learning (info) about Korea and its people. It gave me insight on Korea's history and the battle fought at Jinju and what's left with its fortress. The museum is well curated. It's amazing that they were able to preserve do many items (jars, weapons) from thousands of years ago as well as diaries and manuscripts, clothing, photos etc. They also have English translations and captions. Definitely a great place to learn more about Korean history.
Belle — Google review
An unexpectedly amazing museum located in the Jinju castle. Sleek and beautiful curation of Jinju-relevant artifacts.
Kyuwon L — Google review
National Jinju Museum is operated as a “specialized museum of the Imjin War,” focusing on the history and culture of the western Gyeongsangnam-do region and the Imjin War. It offers a variety of video content and edu-tainment programs related to the war, making it a truly beautiful and enjoyable place to visit.
Claire M — Google review
Very nice museum that explain medieval Korean history well enough with visuals and real historical objects from the past. There are many exhibitions, lightning and organization of the museum is great. There are cafes, small resting areas and beautiful Athmosphere around the museum. The is no way smokers could find any place to smoke here. Sorry about it. There is also one souvenir shop here that you an buy the replicas of historical objects.
Onur G — Google review
Really love this place, well managed and organized. The theme changes sometimes for guests can enjoy new dimension, especially it’s free of charge. Highly recommended this museum.
Trân — Google review
Museum is interesting. It tells about a 7-year-long Imjin war that started in 1592 as Japan invaded Korea. It is located right on the territory of the fortress. We liked the museum gift shop too.
Little T — Google review
Impressive in its museography. It's dynamic and you get to learn a lot thanks to its videos and explanations on the walls. Plenty of info in English.
Marta P — Google review
Has a lot of English explanation as compared to other museums in Korea and I enjoyed the collection and effort put into this museum
JY T — Google review
4.7
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626-35 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
https://jinju.museum.go.kr/kor/
+82 55-742-5951
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Jinjuseong Fortress

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Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Jinjuseong, a medieval fortress wrapped by a 1.76km stone barricade, boasts ornate pavilions and a museum chronicling its storied past. The stronghold furnishes breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area. Visitors should purchase refreshments before entry since on-site stores are closed. This Korean attraction comprises one of the most exceptional parks replete with stunning traditional architecture, verdant greenery and panoramic cityscapes.
A place with the history of the Japanese invasion of Korea! Very beautiful park along the river and there is also a museum inside. Be sure to visit!
Young — Google review
The fortress offers well-preserved walls, scenic views of the Nam River, and several historical landmarks. The grounds are well-maintained and make for a pleasant walk. There is an entrance fee, but it is reasonable given the site’s significance, plus it includes access to the Museum, which was quite good. Overall, it is a great place to explore history and enjoy the surroundings.
Mario — Google review
really nice. i walked around all afternoon :) there are two hamo cafes one close by and one about a 10 min walk down.
Riona S — Google review
Avery beautiful medieval Korean castle. It's history is complicated you may read from the information plates. But it is definately a must see place. There are many monuments, shrines of important people, beautiful forestation, amazing views, a great museum and alot of space to chill, rest and take photos. I thing this is the best place to hang out in Jinju.
Onur G — Google review
Must visit place. Nice park with good history. The ChokSukLoo is the famous place because of Korean geisha story who commit suicide holding Japanese invader general while they had party to conquer the city long time before.
Victor L — Google review
Beautifully preserved and maintained landmark park. The place is huge and we had a wonderful walk amidst the late summer heat. There are a lot of trees that provided plenty of shade. There are old buildings from the 1500s that they were able to restore. The fortress is has the river on one side so the view from the pathways and gazebos there was beautiful. You can also see several memorials for the fallen heroes of the battle of Jinju. Stop by the museum to learn more. I would love to come back in October for the famous lantern festival.
Belle — Google review
Nice park, cool fortress but if you’re planning to come here, plan on being here for at least 2 hours. It’s big.
Sean Q — Google review
A beautiful place at day to roam. You would enjoy the walk and the green of its grass and trees. The national museum is a must. Great museography and spectacular items in display. Entering the fortress costs less than 2 euros per person so don't doubt it. The museum is free.
Marta P — Google review
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626 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://www.jinju.go.kr/02232/02818/02237.web
+82 55-749-2480
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Boriam Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Boriam Temple is a historic religious complex located on the hilltops of Namhae island in Korea. The temple boasts intricately carved wooden altars and stone statues that are centuries old, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the sea from the temple and its surrounding areas. The place offers a perfect blend of sea and mountain landscapes to explore.
This is a beautiful Buddhist Temple nestled up in the mountains of Namhae. Beautiful and peaceful, a great way to ground oneself and reconnect. This place gets very busy, so best to come during the week, at opening time. There are 3 carparks, go to the last one and work your way back if you have to. Also, be prepared to walk! Nothing beautiful in life is easy….
Wesley D — Google review
Temple on top of the mountain build on rocks. Gorgeous view for the sea and villages around. From the parking lot there's a 900m walk but it's really enjoyable. Temple itself is beautifully mounted into the mountain rocks. Great trip for the whole family.
Eko S — Google review
We were lucky since there were plenty of parking spots at the closest lot. Still a big very steep walk to the temple, I would avoid very hot times of the day. Beautiful views and trails.
Elena P — Google review
I absolutely loved my visit there. I went with a Korean friend who was able to explain some of the cultural elements. I strongly recommend to queue with the car (we waited for about 15min)in the first parking lot that is by the lake in order to access the road that goes further up to the upper parking lot. If you park in the first one you’ll have to add an extra hour of hiking on top on the 15-20 min it takes from the 2nd parking (where the ticket booth is) to the temple. If you don’t know there’s a little house with an old lady cooking a few dish and has instant ramens you can eat with an amazing view. It’s about a 10-15min walk from the temple, follow the sign “금산산장” and you should find it You might also see some of the few cats that are up there, although they can get a little feisty so I wouldn’t recommend giving them too much food !
Camille G — Google review
Great hike to the top. Very peaceful but if you have been to other temples around Korea this looks pretty similar. The view of Namhae and rock formations however is beautiful. Climb a bit more to the top to the peak for a better view. Great of you want some mediation time to yourself as well. Need to buy tickets to park your car and separately for the hike up the temple and park
Shermaine T — Google review
What a beautiful view!!! I was positively surprised how beautiful it was. We visited in december, so it was rather quiet (less people). I would recommend to arrive here rather earlier than later, as one has to wait to go from #1 parking place to #2 parking place if there are many cars in #2 parking place. During winter, if it snows, there are chances that they close the trail while they are cleaning up the snow. (It happened to us)
June — Google review
The view is stunning there and temple generally looks cool looking with colors that they have on the temple wall. It definitely worth hiking all the way up there. Ps: The breezy especially feels nice when you been sweating alot on the hiking there to get to there temple.
Doha S — Google review
Wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. Be mindful of the weather as fog will hamper the views, though. After taking a bus to the main parking area, you'll still have lots of steep uphill (and downhill) walking left to get to the temple - about 1km. Once you arrive at the temple there's several hundred stairs you'll need to navigate as well. Bring appropriate footwear!
Matthew C — Google review
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665 Boriam-ro, Sangju-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://www.boriam.or.kr/
+82 55-862-6500
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Namhae German Village

Sights & Landmarks
Neighborhoods
I didn’t stay there but i was driving around this village its really nice! recommended if youre in namhee
MAHFUZ K — Google review
We went to Namhae for Oktoberfest and it was a lot of fun! When you arrive for this festival you park at the bottom of the hill and then they bus you to the top. There were a lot of tents selling food (pretzels, sausages, beer, ribs) and souvenirs. There were two large tents for entertainment and beer. There were a few things for kids to do- a small play area and a balloon artist. They had ice cream that was delicious! The village itself is very cute. I can see why people enjoy visiting here!
Meredith G — Google review
It does look like a small village in Germany. The entrance fee to the museum is okay and affordable. Everything in the museum is also labelled in German. Unfortunately the food variety is limited to sausages, pig's trotters, and beer. Still it was interesting to see!
Natalie F — Google review
A German town in Korea sounds very unique, but I personally think that was pretty much the whole extent of its character. Despite its history and name, I didn't find much resemblance of a Deutsche Berg. I guess this popular attraction transformed itself into a Korean attraction that sells a lot of food and items of German names. The whole town is surrounded by beautiful mountain landscape, but the much of Nam Hae island is beautiful. The food is nothing like the ones I tasted in Munich or Frankfurt. There was not enough parking and too many people. Everything was sooooo expensive. My family had some snacks, juice, and ice cream, took photos, and got out of there quickly. If you want to visit, keep your expectations low. Personally, I think you will find much more satisfaction with other parts in Nam Hae Island. Nevertheless, it will be a not so German Town in Korea experience.
Chang C — Google review
A fun place to get some beers, have some German food, and enjoy the sites.
Joshua S — Google review
Nice place to take a stroll. Take a half day if you wanna go here because you can take many pictures and explore more and have a relax time at cafe with nice view..
Bettymerry — Google review
There is nothing special about this German village - the houses are built in German style, and there are a few restaurants that sell German foods like Schnitzel, sausage, and German beer. It can be nice for a short visit but, better to lower your expectation.
HJLee — Google review
Nice place to visit or to spend the night. There are so many pension on the GermanVillageto meet all tastes. Of course sausages and beer rule!
Melline G — Google review
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1154 Mulgeon-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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11

Upo Wetlands

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Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Upo Wetlands is a vast inland marshland renowned for its exceptional flora and fauna, including prickly lotus flowers and oriental white storks. The wetlands are an ideal location to witness stunning sunsets while enjoying the tranquil environment. For visitors who wish to explore the area, renting a bicycle from the entrance is recommended since it provides ample time (2 hours) to tour around.
I really enjoyed visiting Upo Wetland. I had no idea they existed before my visit. It is extremely child, family and couple-friendly. The most exciting activity here is the bike rental. Upo Wetlands spans over 200 hectares so you can really get your cardio in! The views are pretty, especially in autumn when I went. There is also a beautiful museum near the entrance. On one of the trails, there is an observation deck where you can see the wetlands from high up as well as have a look at the different endangered species the wetlands comprise of. Definitely a must-see.
Melissa L — Google review
I went here with friends and loved strolling around this park to enjoy nature. Such a peaceful place to relax and walk around. A bike rental shop will be at the front of the park. I suggest renting a bike so you can explore the whole park, which is enormous. My friends and I rented a few cycles (some even rented tandem bikes), which was a lovely experience. There's so much wildlife in this park and beautiful birds. Many people come here to go bird-watching, so you'll see a bunch of photographers. In the center of the park, there's a history museum where you can learn about the wetland and the animals that inhabit the ecosystem. There's also a cute cage filled with rabbits, LOL. Definitely family-friendly.
Jeffrey M — Google review
Such a good and peaceful place for visit and enjoy the nature (especially with Korean autumn)! I also want to recommend to you rent a bike, so it will be much comfortable to moving around.
Ariuna — Google review
I went here for a day trip from Daegu on Friday afternoon to see the sunset, it was calm and nice to be around the whole swamp. Recommend for rent a bicycle from the entrance it was 3,000 won for 2 hours which is enough time to. From here to the bus station takes only 10-15 mins by taxi or bus. Nice
Herehero — Google review
An amazing place with good views and can watch different kinds of birds,So quite and beautiful lake.I suggest people to visit this place peoples are around .
Harry S — Google review
I went here in fall, it was amazing! really recommend you to visit in fall and this is also a perfect place to ride bicycle! I was so healing here!
Elva C — Google review
This is the location of the largest inland wetlands in South Korea. It is also a paradise for many varieties of ducks. There for it is well worth the visit. There is a road around the lakes and grasslands that makes the visit very easy by car. The best way to visit is with a bicycle as one cannot park at all the locations near to the lake edge. I highly visiting in the Spring and Fall. That is the time when it is teeming with wildlife. In late October there were large flights of ducks and geese and cranes flying over the area and landing for a rest. There are also paths where one can walk amount the high grass and get very close to the wildlife. I also noted a few blinds where one can use their telephoto lens and really acquire excellent close ups of the ducks and geese. If you like pond and lake life this is one of the best locations in South Korea to experience this. We took the train to Daegu and rented a car and drove for about one half hour to this location. Recommend that you set aside at least two hours as there is so much to see. Also there are flat bottom boats that are available for experiencing all away from the shore. Do go there and enjoy this paradise!
George F — Google review
I like this place so much. If you like to enjoy the beautiful view, upo wetland definitely is the place you should visit. Besides, bicycles are available for you to walk around to feel the nature. It is such a relaxing and wonderful place.
Han A — Google review
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Yueo-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Yibang-myeon/Yueu-myeon/Daehap-myeon areas of Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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+82 55-530-2121
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대구수목원 활엽수림

Arboretum
Nature & Parks
Forests
Gardens
(Translated by Google) Take a walk with beautiful nature (Original) 아름다운 자연과 함께 산책 해봐요
Minwoo S — Google review
(Translated by Google) I came here to heal with my husband and baby. (Original) 신랑이랑 아기데리고 힐링하구 왔음
안예나 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Red Clay Road is the best (Original) 황토길최고입니다
황기철 ( — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good for a walk (Original) 산책 하기좋다
황은아 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Take a look It was so good (Original) 한번가보세요 너무 좋았어요
박창렬 — Google review
(Translated by Google) very good (Original) 아주 좋소
김진환 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's fun. (Original) 재밌다.
JAEIL P — Google review
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South Korea, Daegu, Dalseo District, Daegok-dong
13

Hillcrest (Herb Hills)

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Theme park
Water & Amusement Parks
Eco theme park featuring gardens, kids' rides & an adventure area with zip-lining & rock-climbing.
This was a fabulous way to spend 6 hours. Great for all ages. Loved the King Kong Ropes Course. It really stretched me and I'm proud to say I completed it. The kids loved playing in the creek and the petting zoo.
Brynda H — Google review
Autumn will be the best season to visit here. Stunning views
Maggie L — Google review
Awesome zip line paths. Nice quiet place to hang out with the kids.
Luke D — Google review
It's a great place but lack of maintenance.
KRISHNA S — Google review
This is an eco themed play area extravaganza. It had a little bit of everything here. We were very entertained for the ~6hrs we spent here before going out for dinner. The kids loved the small petting zoo and the area with many tulips for taking pictures. It had a garden area for hiking and also a small area with carnival rides. I’m glad we heard about this place through word of mouth b/c google maps has this place listed as permanently closed and it is most definitely not. It was a little on the pricey side but our kids had a blast and we had fun on the ropes course. The course was well maintained and had nice safety gear. I felt very comfortable playing around 40ft in the air and riding the zip lines!
Eric H — Google review
I remember enjoying this place a few years ago before I had a son. They are building it up a lot which is great. However, not the best place to come with young kids on a weekday afternoon. Spend too much for entry and then rides are off, shops/restaurants/stands are closed. There needs to be a separate price for weekday afternoons if most things on site are going to be closed. If you have kids with you, the free science center is a much better option and is a lot more fun.
Mike F — Google review
Started the walk early in the morning, the fresh air is so clean and nice. So full of colour at every corner. There is many activities for children to play and enjoy. Nice cafe theme to have some pictures for memories and nice meal for the hungry tummy. Many nice photo taking pictures areas and theme. Flowers and herbs are the best in colour and fragrance.
Rymond L — Google review
It's a good place for children
Yammie L — Google review
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1003 Gachang-ro, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, South Korea
+82 53-767-6300
14

Bugok Oncheon

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Permanently Closed
Hotel
Nature & Parks
Hot Springs & Geysers
Goggle
BBA B — Google review
(Translated by Google) Catastrophic, the sources no longer even exist. All the hotels are dilapidated deserted towns we searched for a very long time for hot water springs and we asked the locals where to find it to find nothing, the other comments are false. (Original) Catastrophique les sources n’existent même plus. Tout les hôtels sont délabrés villes déserte nous avons cherchée pendant très longtemps les sources d’eau chaude et nous avons demandé au habitants où elle ce trouver pour rien trouver les autres commentaires sont faux.
Florence — Google review
(Translated by Google) The exact place I went to was Rainbow Hotel,, The entire area is filled with the same facilities. It's the same atmosphere wherever you go. Perhaps because it was vacation, the kids room was almost booked even though it was a weekday. I had no choice but to use a slightly oversized room. The price is a bit high compared to the facilities, but if you have a large family, It's a size and satisfaction that I think I'll use again. There are three large beds on the first floor and a large bed on the upper floor, so children can have fun, and the family bath is the size of a local public bathhouse. It's half the size. It's really big. Next time, I'll take my parents with me. The bathtub is so big that I want to bring my younger brother's family. Haha. It's just a local motel facility with a large public bath and a hot spring!!! Cooking is not possible, but there are many restaurants nearby. There are places to eat jjamppong, so I had a hot and enjoyable time. (Original) 정확히제가간곳은 레인보우호텔,, 지역전체가 같은시설로 빼곡합니다 어딜가도 같은분위기ㅋㅋ 방학이라그런지 평일임에도 키즈룸은 거의 예약이다되있어서 어쩔수없이좀과한?크기의객실을 이용했는데 시설대비 가격은 좀나갔지만 대가족이온다면 또애용할것같은 크기와 만족감입니다 1층 큰침대 3개 위복층에도 큰침대가있어 아이들이 신나게놀수있고 가족탕사이즈는 동네 공중목욕탕 반만합니다 엄청크구요 담번엔 부모님 모시고 동생네가족델고오고싶을정도로 탕이 큽니다ㅋㅋ 그냥 동네모텔시설에 대형목욕탕 그것도 온천!!! 취사이런건불가하나 근처에 식당도많고 짬뽕먹을만한곳도있어서 뜨끈하고 즐거운시간보내고왔네요
헐크아빠 — Google review
(Translated by Google) I like hot spring water It takes about 40 minutes to get from Changwon to Bugo. I enjoy the sights along the way and come back with a clean body and mind. Friends or It’s a good family hotel Come and relax comfortably (Original) 온천물이좋아요 창원에서부고까지는40분정도걸리는데도 가는길구경도하고몸과마음을깨끗하게오는데 친구나 가족호텔이잘되어있어서 편하게와서쉬어가세요
허순희 — Google review
(Translated by Google) You can visit the Bugok Renaissance Hall at the entrance to Bugok Hot Springs, see the cherry blossoms, and take a dip in the good Bugok Hot Springs to relieve fatigue and smooth your skin. You will probably come back to Bugok Hot Springs again. (Original) 부곡온천 입구에 부곡 르네상스관에 들어봐도 좋고,벗꽃구경 하고 피곤함을 물 좋은 부곡 온천에 몸을 담궈 피곤도 풀고 피부도 매끄럽게 하고 가세요.아마도 다시 부곡 온천을 때문에 다시 찾아 오실꺼에요
우현미 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Clear, clean, 70 degree Celsius hot spring water The facilities are similar to that of a local bathhouse, but if you look carefully, you can find many neat places. Bathing fees are usually 5,000 won, but you can sometimes find 4,000 won bath fees. The hotel bathroom is a bit expensive at 5,000 won. It's quiet in the summer and a bit crowded in the winter. (Original) 맑고 깨끗하며 섭씨70도 온천물 시설은 동네 목욕탕 수준이지만 잘 찾아보면 깔끔한 곳도 많이 있다. 보통 5000원 목욕비에 가끔 4000원짜리도 찾을 수 있다. 호텔 목욕탕이 5000원으로 조금 비싼 편이다. 여름엔 조용하고 겨울에는 사람이 좀 많다.
솔바람 — Google review
(Translated by Google) The water was very clean, which was nice, but the public bathhouse was small because the family bathhouse was the main business, and there was no sauna in the bathhouse. The price of the bath was cheap, but it was great to take a bath in the hot spring water. (Original) 물 너무 깨끗해서 좋았으나 가족탕이 메인 사업인지 대중탕 크기가 작고, 탕내 사우나는 없었음. 목욕값이 저렴한데 온천물로 목욕하니 너무 좋았음
김소영 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Soaking in the hot springs with my family this weekend~ There are plenty of great restaurants nearby, so it's a great place to have lunch and relax for a day... It's near Daegu, so transportation is convenient. I love it~~^^ (Original) 주말 가족들과 온천물에 몸을 담그고~ 주변에 맛집도 많아서 점심 먹고 하루 힐링하기 좋은... 대구근교라서 교통도 좋고 넘 좋아라~~^^
송자윤 — Google review
4.0
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3.7
(28)
Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
+82 55-536-6275
15

동피랑 벽화마을

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Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Dongpirang Mural Village is a captivating maze of painted houses and alleys adorned with colorful murals of animals, flowers, and cartoon characters. Perched atop a hill overlooking the harbor, this charming village features shops and cafes nestled along winding alleys that lead to higher vantage points. The village's name, Dongpirang, refers to its location on the eastern hill in Tongyeong.
It was good but hard to park and drive around.
Cristin K — Google review
We have special experienced at Dongpirang village that is filled by painting all around. It's just like animation villige to us. In commemoration of our family trip, We paid about 50 dollars to a local artist and had him draw us. Also, We have enjoyed the nice view of Tongyoung, at the top of village. I hope you also have the special experience at Tongyoung if you come to South Korea.
YOUNGHO ( — Google review
Really charming village. A lot of art all around. Amazing view at the top. Cafes, restaurants, and even hostels. Public toilet. Not very convenient to park but it’s ok
Chaib N — Google review
Wonderful little area of town, hiking to the top brings you to a small temple and a beautiful surrounding view of the city. Make sure and go into the fish market as you make your way out to see the amazing selection of locally caught fish and sea life.
Robert M — Google review
This village holds the traditional and cultural heritage that Tongyeong has to offer. The walls are painted with beautiful caricatures and the village has cute little cafes with an amazing view of the city lake in the center. The center of the village has a photo spot like any other place in Korea. A must visit if you are in Tongyeong.
Animesh V — Google review
Tongyeong Agenda 21 is the responsible association gathered people throughout the nation in order to paint murals on the wall of Dongpirang-gil street in October 2007. This hillside village on the sea became a new place, revitalised by the art. The house design and roads are unique too. The view overlooking sea of Gangguan Port is fantastic as well.
YF T — Google review
The sunset view over Tongyeong from the mural village is excellent. The sun sets just over the hills behind the town. The mural village takes approx 20 mins to walk through and there are many cafes and some small shops along the walk. Some of the art is great, some needs reworking due to aging but generally it’s a great site to visit Edie silly for the panoramic views over the city and surrounding areas. There are toilets along the route and parking at the bottom of the village.
Ben A — Google review
걷는곳 계속 쭉 ~~ Mural Village. It is a place full of paintings on the walls of a small town. It is a pretty neighborhood with a view of the sea, where you can relax quietly, with cafes and small shops. You will have to walk for a long time, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Sj ( — Google review
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South Korea, Gyeongsangnam-do, Tongyeong-si, Dongho-dong, Dongpirang 1-gil, 6-18
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Mireuksan

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Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Mireuksan Mountain, standing at 462 meters, is renowned for its panoramic views accessible from a lookout platform reached by stairs or a cable car. Designated as one of Korea's top 100 famous mountains, it is believed to be the future descent site of Maitreya Buddha. The mountain attracts around 1.2 million visitors annually who enjoy the country's only automatic circulation gondola, offering a thrilling 1,975-meter ride.
Amazing scenery. The walk to the summit is not too long. It was a little tiring in the heat but the steps contain jokes (in Korean) to entertain you as you climb. The area has multiple viewpoints to admire Tongyeong from afar as well as the surrounding islands. They’re really beautiful. We saw a black cat at the peak and also a whole litter of kittens. Taking the cable car was enjoyable too.
Charlene J — Google review
Do not miss this Very refreshing spot with a 360 view on the islands… The trail might makes you wear some proper trekking shoes Nice moment
Harold C — Google review
Fresh air, such a great scenery! We didn’t need to walk up there for long. We could just get there by mountain cable car with cheap price. This is the best way!
Sehee C — Google review
Totally loved the place! The amazing view of the sea and the islands! The hike is definitely worth it!
Aksaule Y — Google review
It’s worth going to the top!
うんじEUNJI N — Google review
Top view spot in tongyeong.i had good experience getting there by walking and cable car.Feeling Awesome.
Raju T — Google review
The view of the sea and cliff was breathtaking! It also resembles Naples and a bit vibe of Raja Ampat for the islands in the sea. Took the cable car and very worth visiting :)
Christina M — Google review
riding the longest cable car in South Korea is a nice experience. The view is also spectacular.
Karnjana K — Google review
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4.3
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Tongyeong-si, South Korea
17

이순신 공원

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Memorial park
Sights & Landmarks
Yi Sun-Sin Park is a waterfront parkland featuring an observation deck, a cultural center, and a revered general's statue. The highlight of the park is the 17.3m-high bronze statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and the sea of Hansando from a nearby trail. Visitors can explore historic artifacts such as the Cheonja Chongtong cannon and displays of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin's turtle ships.
If you’re even slightly familiar with Korean history, the name Admiral Yi Sun-sin will surely resonate. Yi Sun-sin Park in Tongyeong stands as a tribute to this legendary naval commander who defended the Chosun (조선) dynasty against Japanese invasions during the late 16th century. This location is not only historically significant..it was one of the key bases for his naval operations but also incredibly scenic. The park offers panoramic views of the southern coast and the very waters where Admiral Yi led his famed turtle ships into battle during the Imjin War. Peaceful walking paths, historical monuments, and statues throughout the park help visitors connect with the legacy of a national hero in a tranquil setting. It’s a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical reverence. Ample parking makes visiting easy, and the coastal scenery alone is worth the trip.
D L — Google review
I came when it rained this time, so I couldn't walk the whole thing. But it's a place I really want to come back and walk to the end. The only cost is parking. It was a very rainy situation, but the atmosphere and the view are so good. It was a clean, well-organized park.
SARAH K — Google review
the park is great... steep hill going in that must be walked as cars are left behind in the parking lot... beautiful views... we walked here from the ferry terminal... not recommended as the streets are lined with shops that support the fishing and ferry fleet... take a taxi instead, or drive... small shop with drinks next to the parking lot.
Al G — Google review
Nice park, but not much to see besides the Admiral statue and a decent view of the city. Hard to get to especially if routed through the port area.
Sean Q — Google review
Of all the places I visited while in Tongyeong, this was my absolute favorite. I visited on May 3, 2018, a sunny, breezy day, the perfect weather for exploring the many paths to be found in the park. In fact, I was so enchanted by the trails and the glorious views that I ended up spending over four hours exploring them and actually returned to the entrance of the park so that I could check out some of the paths I hadn't taken earlier. The other reason I did so was to check out the museum, but despite the fact that I was there on a Thursday, when it was supposedly open, I found that not to be the case. On the one hand, since Lee Sun Shin is one of my heroes, I was a bit disappointed, however, on the other hand, the park itself was enough to keep me very satisfied. If I lived in Tongyeong, I could easily imagine visiting it at least weekly if not more frequently. The only negative thing I have to say about the park is that I would never have found it if I hadn't been driven there by a local! I had planned to visit it the previous day, by going there on foot, and I seriously believe I would have given up my quest; the approach provides no indication that the park is nearby, something I verified as I was leaving it.
Shosh W — Google review
Nice park dedicated to the legendary Yi Sun Shin. Nice memorials overlooking the seas where some of his famous battles were fought. Beautiful landscape both from the gardening and layout of the park and the views over the archipelago and various islands dotted off the coastline. Good signs with information about the history and achievements of Yi Sun Shin. This place is with a visit if you are staying in the area. It’s free entry but the car parking has a fee.
Ben A — Google review
Such a nice park for a walk and picnic. It is also a good place to watch a sunset. If you don't like crowded place, I recommend you to visit here in the evening.
JUNYAE — Google review
Awesome park in the location of the movie Hansan. Nice, easy hike and you get great pictures!
Alex K — Google review
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205 Mendehaean-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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Yeojwacheon Stream

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Yeojwacheon River is a stunning tourist attraction, adorned with cherry blossom trees that bloom seasonally. The river banks are embellished with art pieces and street food vendors, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll. The entire city is awash with the beauty of these cherry blossoms, creating a romantic ambiance in the air. Despite its popularity amongst tourists, the weekend can be quite busy.
Visited 2 April 2025. Just as beautiful as when I visited the first time in 2019. Lovely long stream with cherry blossoms canopy and decorations. This time, we had time to eat from the stalls set up for the festival.
Snoop E — Google review
At around 3pm on 25 March, 2025, our party of 12 people came. We didn’t see any cherry blossoms. What we saw was one of our members helping an elderly with her cart crossing a bridge where we posed for a group photo, it was so heartwarming.
Peter C — Google review
Absolutely worth visiting in Jinhae at any time during the cherry blossom season (and quite honestly there’s no much in the area for food, cafes and bars/karaoke at any time of the year). We decided to stay in Jinhae to have more flexibility and peace about visiting the stream and the whole suburb is covered in cherry blossom trees! There were more people around during the day on tours, but the lights reflect off the flowers and stream’s water at night, so really night is a completely new experience alongside the street food and stalls. It’s day 1 of the festival today and we will be back for the flowers in full blossom one day. We loved it here!
Jason T — Google review
I visited during the cherry blossom festival this year with a tour group and I would highly recommend the tour for this because I primarily travel with the the subway and this allowed me to take their bus to this location and back to Busan. It was also a good mix of guided / planned time and wandering around to investigate whatever peaked my interest. I travel solo and the rest of the tour group provided social interaction for a day which I enjoyed. I booked it on the Klook site and the name of it was "Jinhae Pink Cherry Blossom Festival Tour from SEOUL / BUSAN". There was plenty to do at this destination, snacks, photo ops, drinks, and local restaurants.
Tina — Google review
The Most Beautiful Place on Earth – Yeojwacheon Cherry Blossom Festival in Jinhae I had the absolute privilege of visiting Yeojwacheon during Jinhae’s cherry blossom season, and I can say without exaggeration—it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The entire stream was lined with endless rows of cherry blossoms, their petals dancing in the breeze like pink snow. The sight was breathtaking, something out of a dream or a movie scene. It’s no wonder people from all over the world found their way here. What amazed me the most was not just the scenery, but how international the atmosphere felt. I overheard languages from all over—English, Chinese, Japanese, French. It made me wonder: how did people from so many different countries hear about this hidden gem in Korea? It’s a testament to just how globally beloved the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival has become. The crowds were large, yet everyone seemed to be in a peaceful and joyful mood, taking in the natural beauty with wide eyes and camera phones constantly snapping. What’s even more remarkable is that it wasn’t just Yeojwacheon that was celebrating—the entire district of Jinhae felt like a massive, vibrant festival. Every street was decorated, food stalls were everywhere, local music filled the air, and people wore smiles that reflected the joy of spring. It felt like the whole city had come alive to celebrate the arrival of cherry blossoms. I’ve traveled to many places, but Jinhae during cherry blossom season is something else entirely. It’s not just a place to take pretty photos—it’s a place to feel wonder, to share beauty with strangers, and to be reminded of how magical nature can be. I can’t recommend it enough. If you ever get the chance, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Junghoon Y — Google review
Worth the travel and anticipation, everything was truly magical! 🌸🌸🌸 The Cherry Blossom Festival was an enchanting experience that beautifully captured the essence of spring. The trees were in full bloom, creating a breathtaking canopy of pink and white petals that seemed to stretch endlessly across the park. The atmosphere was vibrant yet peaceful,l everyone was coming together to celebrate the fleeting beauty of the blossoms. The sense of both locals and tourists were astounding. Everyone was in high spirits, sharing smiles and conversations with strangers, all united by the beauty of the blossoms. The festival did get quite crowded, especially in the afternoon, making it difficult to find a good spot for viewing the trees or participating in some of the activities. Arriving early is definitely recommended to fully enjoy the experience.
Stars&Snarks — Google review
Beautiful place to take a walk during the cherry blossom festival ✨
Chloe C — Google review
To anyone looking for a place to enjoy, relax and feel the spring vibe (especially for people living in a tropical country like me where there is only hot, hotter, and hottest type of weather), this river is the right one for you. We went there during the full bloom season of cherry blossoms and my experience is priceless. It was raining in the evening upon our arrival but it only added to the mood that I was feeling - excited. The river is a long one so make sure to see all the stops there and the food stalls around it sells tasty and affordable korean dishes. There are various coffee shops available too for any coffee lover out there so you won't have to worry about that. Make sure to come and visit this river of you happen to be in Jinhae and let me know what you felt.
Jose C — Google review
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Yeomyeong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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+82 55-225-3691
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Gyeonghwayeog慶和火車站

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Gyeonghwayeog station is a small railway stop in South Korea, adjacent to Seongjusa and Jinhae stations. Although trains have not stopped at this station since February 2015, it remains standing as a popular tourist spot due to its association with cherry blossom season. The delicate pink blooms line the tracks and nearby areas, providing a wonderful view for visitors.
this place is very famous for cherry blossoms it doesn't use anymore but still keep the station or train there. the season of cherry blossoms its spectacular I love it but so many people in there at that time so its better to go early morning
Kei F — Google review
went on a weekday afternoon. lots of tourists on day trip. recommend to go early morning to avoid the crowd
A L — Google review
A very nice place during Cherry Blosson
Nikolai S — Google review
Wonderful view of sakura nearby the idling train. Hard to find a place for nice shooting as crowded with people
Mariohy W — Google review
small railway station neighbored by seongjusa station and jinhae station, railway at this station stopped since feb 2015. Now train divert to stop at masan,changwon & jinhae. Korean movies like Boys goes to heaven 2005 & Spring waltz 2006 flimed here. bus from jinhae station are 307,315.
Nick P — Google review
Tourist trap. Too crowded. Better to visit the Samsik eco park in Busan. Long stretches of cherry blossom along the run path and no people. I spent 6 hours there alone.
Kermit G — Google review
A very beautiful place in Changwon City. It’s very crowded though, so I recommend you to arrive early!
Madeline W — Google review
I went in cherry blossom festival during spring. This place wad loaded with people. If someone thinking to visit this place during spring think of the crowd If you do not like crowdy place i definitely do not recommend this place. Many bus runs to this place so you can easily get to this place.
Kiran S — Google review
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Gyeonghwa-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park

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Rating: ★★★★★ I recently visited Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park and had an absolutely amazing experience! This park is a true gem, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and engaging activities that make it a must-visit destination. The bamboo forest is nothing short of spectacular. Walking through the towering bamboo groves felt like stepping into another world. The serene and peaceful atmosphere was incredibly refreshing, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The park is beautifully maintained, with well-marked trails and plenty of spots to sit and take in the scenery. The themed areas are thoughtfully designed, offering educational insights into bamboo and its various uses. The interactive exhibits and displays are both fun and informative, making it an excellent outing for families and nature enthusiasts alike. One of the highlights of my visit was the opportunity to try bamboo-themed activities. The bamboo crafts workshop was particularly enjoyable, allowing visitors to create their own bamboo souvenirs. Additionally, the bamboo-inspired cuisine at the park’s restaurant was delightful, offering a unique and tasty dining experience. The staff at Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park were friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the overall positive experience. They were always ready to help and provided excellent service throughout our visit. Overall, Geoje Maengjongjuk Theme Park exceeded my expectations in every way. Whether you’re looking to relax in nature, learn something new, or enjoy some unique activities, this park has something for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Geoje area. Five stars!
Danialis M — Google review
Nice park to visit especially with kids! Great views from the top and an adventure/zip line course at the end. The trail can be a little slippery so wear good shoes. There's also a cute bakery/gift shop by the entrance called 거제는 달달섬 that sells really yummy sandwich cookies with cute characters
Greena K — Google review
There are not much things to see here. The best time to come for the visit are during spring and autumn to hike, because the park is build at the hillside, so you are required to follow the pathway to go up to the hill.
Don C — Google review
Fun bamboo hike. Can be a bit crowded and hard to navigate with the large groups that tend to take up the whole pathway. Has a little zip line but its definitely for kids. The views are fantastic though and if you have it in you to make it to the top it is definitely worth the views.
N B — Google review
I just felt in love with that place , so peaceful, and relaxing, people there are really kind and cool , you should try the bambo acholic drink , definitely worth visit again and again , better stay in city hall so you want find a big problem when it comes to transportation
Bader I — Google review
Good place to have an experience in bamboo forest. More to casual kind of trekking. Suitable for weekends with family and friends. Really clean and the view was very beautiful (from the peak can see view towards the sea and other islands).
Eddie H — Google review
Another nice place in Geoje Island with beautiful views and preserved nature. Bring your family here. It's a good place for children spend time outdoors and enjoy korean nature.
Rafael T — Google review
Very calm and beautiful place if you like plant/bamboo. The bamboo alley is really nice you can relax and breath in clean air. The entrance fee is very cheap and there are spots in the park where you can take photos(fake panda, tiger, etc.)
DJ P — Google review
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700 Geojebuk-ro, Hacheong-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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+82 55-637-0067
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Jinhae-gu

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Jinhae District is a district of Changwon, South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad, and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring.
The city front is on a sheltered, island-studded bay, and is almost completely surrounded by mountains covered with pine trees. Wikipedia.
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Windy Hill

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The Windy Hill on Geoje Island is a must-visit tourist spot with stunning views of the mountains and ocean. It boasts a charming beach that comes equipped with amenities, as well as an old windmill that adds to its quaintness. You cannot leave this place without capturing some breathtaking pictures of the emerald blue sea surrounding it. The windy location and elevated position make it perfect for sightseeing.
This is a cute hill where you can take plenty of Instagram-worthy photos. It’s a short, easy hike up to the windmill, and the views from the top are pretty awesome. There are benches along the way if you want to rest or take in the scenery. It was super muggy so we expected some winds but it wasn't windy at all. :) Definitely check this place out—and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants at the base of the hill.
Joon P — Google review
The attraction itself is free to enter; it’s just the parking costs 3000won. Payment is via cash or bank transfer if the parking attendant was there. We arrived on a Chuseok holiday at around 9am and the parking was still plenty. We spent around an hour there enjoying the beautiful weather and windy breeze; it’s perfect! The crowd started to grow big when we left. Encourage to come as early as you can to avoid the crowd. The hiking to the windy mill itself is not bad at all. Easy one I would say. Few benches available to rest or just enjoying the gorgeous weather. There are few shops and stalls before you hike up selling snacks and drinks. When we were there, there’s only one that opened but we didnt get anything. Overall the trip was excellent. Recommended to come and visit while you were in the island.
Maz — Google review
It’s boring, cheap looking, crowded and limited. This was one of the stops on our tour. The windmill is a prop that looks cheap and you can only walk in a limited area. The nature around it is nice but it’s definitely not worth going g to see this boring windmill.
Britz M — Google review
Eh, so-so. Our family loves nature and being out and about, but Windy Hill is just that; a windy hill. It’s crowded and there’s honestly not much to see. The view is lovely but so are all the coastal views in Geoje, so I’m not sure it worth the traffic jams and heat (during summer) to climb up there for a pic of a windmill. I’d say go if you’ve got nothing else to do :)
C E — Google review
One of the best spot in Geoje, feels nice on the way there if youre driving. There wasnt much people when i went there.
MAHFUZ K — Google review
Windy Hill in Geoje, South Korea, is one of those places that perfectly captures the peaceful charm of Korea’s southern coast. The moment you arrive, you’re greeted by the gentle sea breeze that gives the hill its name, along with sweeping ocean views that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. The picturesque windmill perched at the top is the highlight — it looks like a scene straight out of a storybook and makes for stunning photos, especially during sunset when the sky glows with warm, golden hues.
Laura J — Google review
A special place with special memories. Take bus 55 from Gohyeon bus terminal and alight at Dokpo bus stop. Follow the path to Windy Hill - either via the residences and cruise terminal below or the path past the hot dog stands and restaurants. There are public toilets available where the cruise passengers embark and disembark.
Tk S — Google review
Beautiful location. Need to walk upstairs for 5 minutes. We came in the first week of July and the weather was a bit misty and pleasant here :)
VRC — Google review
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Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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Sinseondae Cliff

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Good sea view, you should book 1 day-night here.
Teresa R — Google review
Great views and excellent walking trails. The sound of the waves on the rocks is something worth spending time to listen to!
Jeff S — Google review
perfect for watching sunset 💛
Noor A — Google review
Very beautiful location to see the sunset or just enjoy the scenary.
Elizabeth M — Google review
Many memories in here! Amazing spot
민토리Mintory — Google review
Very short walk, beautiful views, and nice walk out onto the rocks. Trail is mostly stairs, so keep that in mind if you have trouble with that.
BRUCE F — Google review
The view from the cliff is awesome. Best to visit during the sunset.
Sharon N — Google review
The most beautiful place in Geoje. This is really good view. Windy hill is also near here. Many people visit here therefore in weekend and holiday especially summer time, traffic is terrible and very small parking lot. When you visit here, please enjoy the stone beach beside as well. Water is very clean and the wave sounds beautiful.
Anthony S — Google review
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산21-19 갈곶리 Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://korean.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/bz15/where/where_main_search.jsp?cid=129508
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Tongdosa Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Nestled in the serene landscapes of South Korea, Tongdosa Temple is a captivating Buddhist sanctuary that stands out for its unique design featuring shrines instead of traditional statues. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts an impressive complex with 35 buildings, each exuding tranquility and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can marvel at the grand wooden statues within and witness monks going about their daily rituals, creating a peaceful atmosphere perfect for reflection.
It is sounded by beautiful mountains and streams. Tongdosa temple is one of the beautiful temples in South Korea.
Weon L — Google review
Peaceful quiet Buddhist temple where you can take a leisurely stroll around. There's some cafes here that sells snacks and drinks. Sometimes they have night markets too.
SL W — Google review
It is such a great temple to visit. The natural beautiful. Recommend to walk to the temple. Not very long walk and feel great going barefoot. No tiket.
Trí M — Google review
Highly recommend. Beautiful location. Small restaurant on premise, good food, good price
Rick54 ( — Google review
A beautiful Unesco world heritage destination. The temple itself is quite large and I was lucky enough to hear a prayer during my time there. The walking path to the temple (if you don't have a car) is about 1.2km and is a very easy walk along the river. There were quite a few people when I went but other than that it was a good time. Entrance fee for adults is 3,000 won
Ryann E — Google review
History is a virtue and should never be forgotten. 457 years of history lies at this very place. It is the second largest Buddhist temple shrine in South Korea. This place feels very holy and rich with culture and is visibly shown in the architecture. Please visit this site when you are in Korea.
Brian S — Google review
1. One of the best buddhism temple in korea 2. Beutiful architecture 3. Open mind temple 4. Available temple stay 5. Essential place in korea travel but suitable early summer and autumn
Johann K — Google review
Very big cluster of temple. If you like a historical and cultural place this is a must visit place especially if you are staying around Busan.
Timothy L — Google review
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108 Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
http://www.tongdosa.or.kr/
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Beomeosa Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Beomeosa Temple, located on the edge of Mt. Geumjeongsan, is a significant historical site in South Korea. Founded in 678 A.D. by master priest UiSang during the Silla dynasty, it has been rebuilt over the centuries and remains a pilgrimage site and Buddhist learning center offering temple stays. The temple is popular among worshipers, tourists, and hikers due to its scenic location and as a starting point for hiking trails around Mt.
Close to Busan - booked the experience Temple Stay and would recommend. Good food with services led by a monk with fluent English, plus a great tour guide of the temple included.
Henry Y — Google review
very quiet, well-maintained, and relaxing place, like most temples in Korea. The site is very easy to reach by public transport
Checco — Google review
Highly recommend visiting this 1,300-year-old ancient temple. It’s beautifully maintained and offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Perfect place to unwind and take in the history.
Min S — Google review
The architecture is stunning: intricate woodwork, bright dancheong patterns, and centuries-old pagodas that somehow feel both grand and humble. Even with other visitors around, it never loses that sense of serenity. The views are also incredible. The temple sits high enough that you can see the forested hills rolling out below, especially if you take a short hike up behind the complex. It’s the perfect balance of culture and nature. Whether you’re into history, photography, or just looking for a peaceful place to recharge, Beomeosa Temple is a must-see in Busan. It’s not just a visit - it’s an experience that stays with you.
Joshua C — Google review
Beautiful and serene temple. The surrounding countryside was stunning with the autumn leaves. Be sure to walk back to the metro - it's an easy walk and the view is splendid.
Katleen V — Google review
Amazing temple on the top of a mountain near Busan city center. You can take a bus that leaves you at the door. Many buildings conform this temple that for sure will enjoy wandering around in the middle of nature. Highly recommended visit at anytime
Victor R — Google review
Quite a big temple complex with multiple buildings (ci 10). Partially closed when people are meditating, but almost everything is accessible. There is also a nice little garden at the foot of the complex with memorial animals / plaques. Can easily spend 1-1.5 hours here. Little tourist shop sell statues and arm braces and such. I combined this with visit to seokbulsa temple, which in my view is much more impressive.
Humphrey P — Google review
Easy inexpensive access from the city by subway and bus. Atmospheric peaceful visit in a snow storm. I think it's a must do on a visit to Busan.
Steve A — Google review
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250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
http://www.beomeo.kr/
+82 51-508-3122
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Gamcheon Culture Village

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Neighborhoods
Gamcheon Culture Village is a vibrant and picturesque attraction in Busan, South Korea. The village features colorful houses, painted murals, shops, and cafes. Nestled along the slopes of a seaside mountain, this village stands out amidst the modern skyscrapers of Busan. Originally inhabited by refugees during the Korean War, it remained underdeveloped until its revitalization in 2009.
Definitely a place worth visiting in person, the photos online really don’t do it justice! The walk up has a few uphill climbs, but it’s honestly not too bad, and every bit of effort is rewarded once you reach the top. The view of the village is absolutely stunning, peaceful, colorful, and full of charm. You can really take your time exploring the little alleys, enjoy the fresh air, and soak in the atmosphere. It’s one of those spots that feels even better in real life than it looks in pictures. A great place to relax, take photos, and just enjoy the scenery.
Javier T — Google review
Such a colorful and artistic place to explore! 🎨 The whole village feels like a giant open-air gallery with amazing murals, cute cafés, and lovely spots for photos. The view from the top is breathtaking, especially under the clear blue sky. Sitting on the yellow moon with The Little Prince statue was such a fun moment! 🌙 Definitely a must-visit when in Busan — full of charm, creativity, and great memories. 💛
Jennifer T — Google review
What an amazing village. Originally a settlement for Korean War refugees, it has been transformed into a vibrant arts and culture area with cafés, workshops. Locals also still lives there. You can get lost for hours admiring all pieces of arts and colours. It is quite busy but it's totally worth it Map is recommended if you want to get to specific highlights
Isma M — Google review
A real tourist attraction not to be missed including all the shops you get as you walk along the paths. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare your knees for the up and down and over and back up again. Still loved it. I came on a day tour so consider those tours for Busan
Shena D — Google review
Gamcheon Culture Village is so spectacular and an absolute must see. We weren't aware of the opening time of the shops so arrived reasonably early in the morning. This however turned out to be excellent for us as the village was quiet. We met lots of friendly locals out exercising and had access to the prominent photo spots for ourselves. At one stage we sat outside the sports building, located at the top back of the village. From the top of the building, there is a viewing platform. It was not meant to open until 9am however the extremely kind staff in the building let us in and gave us a personalised escort to the roof. We had access to the whole area ourselves! The village is free to visit and is open all the time. The shops and eateries however don't open until 9am. By the time we finished taking in the views, the shops and other tourists began to arrive. This gave us a good chance to shop for souvenirs and take in more of the atmosphere. To me the village is an absolute must see!
Map R — Google review
Absolutely worth visit! Lots of super cute cafes, Lookouts, Photos spots and souvenir shops. I would allow at least a couple of hours to really take your time and explore, and go either very early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds. Easy enough to get a taxi in and out.
Erin O — Google review
This place is absolutely gorgeous even though it is very busy with tourists. There are cars driving up the path (which pedestrians share with vehicles). There are a lot of incline steps or slopes. Any photo spots are just full of people with the worst waiting line spot being the little prince amd fox looking out (that was 20+ mon waiting time, a security staff will manage the queue). There are plenty of souvenir shops and cafes.
Alice — Google review
I went here on a beautiful sunny day on my first day in Busan. The views were amazing, the sun was there but the wind felt cool. I stopped by this handmade souvenir shop and bought this cute little lobster keychain and the woman who ran the store gave me a four leaf clover charm as a gift. Gamcheon has been so lovely and I hope I can see it again someday.
Fernanda A — Google review
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203 Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
http://www.gamcheon.or.kr/
+82 51-204-1444
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Gukje Market

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Market
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
Gukje Market, also known as the International Market, is the largest traditional market in Busan. It gained its international moniker due to the multilingual abilities of its vendors. The market offers a wide variety of goods, from home items and souvenirs to delectable local foods like spicy vermicelli and pork feet. Situated near BuPyeong-KkangTong Market, Gukje Market's layout consists of separate areas for different products.
I enjoyed walking through the market. There are many stands selling all my bfs of things. The prices are good. It's worth going to this market to get better prices. It's a covered market so if it's raining it is a good place to get in out of the rain.
Hayes W — Google review
Very large market located in Busan, selling a diverse variety of products and goods. Just from strolling here, you can buy blankets, clothes, pots and pans, and much more for very reasonable prices. I recommend coming here for a traditional market experience, since it had so many vendors selling very many products.
Kat — Google review
A unique experience with over 1,500 shops. The food was reasonably priced. Not all the street vendors take credit card. Some took Yen and one of the street vendors kept 500 extra Yen and didn't give us the correct food. Due to the language barrier we just let it go. Just be aware of this possible issue of being overcharged. It was very crowded.
Will G — Google review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bupyeong Kkangtong Market and Gukje Market are two of Busan’s most famous traditional markets—and they’re right next to each other in Jung-gu, making it easy to explore both in one trip. Bupyeong Kkangtong Market (aka. 깡통시장) • address: 39 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan • business hours: Open from 9:30 AM (Night market: 7:30 PM–12:00 AM) • Known for its night market, with global street food like Vietnamese bánh xèo, Scotch eggs, grilled noodles, and Korean classics like pork belly kimbap •Korea’s first night market, full of energy and flavors from around the world
Silver C — Google review
This is one of the markets in Busan you will want to visit. Lots of great street wear, accessories and many more.
Fortune K — Google review
Great place, for cheap clothing as well as very nice selection of local food.
Tamar K — Google review
I have visited many markets around the world. Most of them are similar. And I’m not looking to buy souvenirs or anything for a home or clothing so … the Gukje Market was just ok. Not unique. Coffee at Cong Caphe was terrific.
Joe M — Google review
Hudge indoor out door mall. Very traditional. Very lively. Sells everything from clothes to house wares, cleaning supplies and repair parts. Most of it is in sections. Makes shopping a little easier.
Shawn B — Google review
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55 Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea
http://gukjemarket6.modoo.at/
+82 51-245-7389
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BIFF Square

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Points of Interest & Landmarks
BIFF Square, located in Busan, is a vibrant area known for its first-run movie theaters, street food stalls, and handprints of famous Korean actors. This district has been revitalized to support the growth of Korea's film industry. At night, the square comes alive with numerous street food tents offering popular Korean snacks like tteokbokki and dakkochi. Additionally, it is conveniently situated near various markets and shopping outlets.
It's a buzzing night markets full of street foods, and also a shopping street, with variety of brands and shops. Had the famous hotteok here, and it didn't disappoint, loved it so much! And the street foods look appealing and of course we have tried a few different types of food, chicken skewer, dumplings, fishcakes, tteokbokki etc. it was satisfying.
Yi C — Google review
Interesting place to walk around in Busan. As a traveler I have been many places and the venders here are not too pushy, therefore you feel comfortable and safe. Boy do they have a lot of stuff!!! Don't bother with the jello ball, it was so weird!!! It's like jello covered in peanut butter powder or something, just a scam. The pastry fried and filled with seeds and honey, now that was good!! You can get it with cheese and honey or just honey. Very worth it, very cheap. We also tried the dumplings, very good.
Jus S — Google review
It’s a buzzing night market where the famous Busan International Film 🎥 Festival takes place and so there were fingerprints of varipus celebs. There’s so much of local food 🍛vibrant shops 🏬 and restaurants.
Anchal G — Google review
BIFF Street is the perfect place to experience Busan's dynamic street culture, enjoy famous snacks, and celebrate its status as a world-class film city. Can buy Korean famous socks is selling cheap here.
- C — Google review
It's a colourful market with many shops to explore, roadside shopping top along with roadside food stalls. My group has fun roaming around one lane to another. Shopping for souvenirs top, which some said was cheaper than the big cities, so do try shopping here.
Mallika J — Google review
there weren't too many street food options but we got to try the ssiat hotteok. still prefer the traditional honey ones though. :)
Cheryl T — Google review
BIFF is clustered with some other popular Busan attractions. Lots of lights, food and people. Better when it gets dark.
K J — Google review
Good vibes. Street foods, apparels, shopping malls are all walking distance.
C L — Google review
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Jagalchi Market

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Seafood market
Shopping
Jagalchi Market is a world-renowned seafood market located on the edge of Nampo Port in Busan. It offers an abundance of fresh seafood, including live, dried, and pickled varieties. The market is famous for its multi-story building housing live fish vendors and restaurants, as well as outdoor market alleys filled with the aroma of seafood. Established after the Korean War, it is known for its high number of female fishmongers and is a must-see destination for curious travelers.
Came across this stall on level 2 and the owner could speak chinese so it was a very seamless and pleasant experience having our dinner here 🙂 Knowing that we are a little scared about ordering sashimi, she accommodated to us by allowing us to order an even smaller portion to try out 😊 The food came out to be very fresh, even for the ingredients in the stew 😌 Would highly recommend this store!! 🙂 We really enjoyed the whole experience as it could get very overwhelming for some with the amount of options available here 🥶
Li H — Google review
During our 4-day, 3-night stay in Busan, we ended up having brunch and lunch twice at this spot. Yes, it was that good! We went all out with the seafood (i.e: king crab, snow crab, live octopus, spicy raw crab, and of course, Korea’s signature delicacy; abalone - both grilled and in porridge form). We highly recommend the steamed king crab. It’s a must-try! And if you’re ordering the abalone porridge, pair it with the spicy raw crab. The flavors truly complement each other. Since we shared everything among the four of us, the cost was surprisingly affordable, and we ate like royalty.
D O — Google review
Jagalchi Market is one of those Busan Things to Do. The seafood market on the ground floor is fun for tourists to explore and take photos of the live wiggly seafood. The upstairs contains all the food stalls and dry seafood vendors. There are about 50 food stalls and seating for thousands. It is built to cater to tourists. We were there for a late lunch/early dinner at about 4pm on a dreary October Thursday, so it was pretty empty. We were hungry and decided to to try a Jagalchi food stall. FWIW, we chose Food Stall No. 9 "Yong Gong" because the old lady seemed nice. We ordered fresh grilled eel and seafood onion pancake, plus drinks. Well, the seafood was fresh (but I always select places where the seafood is supposed to be fresh (unless it is something like a McDonald's filet-o-fish sandwich) and I am rarely disappointed. Any place that sells marginal seafood does not last long. The total price of KRW76,000 was one of our three highest priced meals during our trip. Not outrageous, but we ate at a small seafood restaurant in a back alley near Gwangalli for about the same price and that meal and dining experience was a superb 5*. If comparing the two places, I would only give Jagalchi 3*. But I got a touristy photo proving that I was there, so that counts for something.
K J — Google review
Downstairs is the fresh market, upstairs is the restaurant. You can buy stuff downstairs and they can cook it upstairs or you can just go upstairs and order from the menu and they'll cook it all for you, which is what my mom and I did. It's easier. All the restaurants upstairs almost sells all the same things, but we opted to go to stall 41 named Chung Cheong do. Owned by an older couple very nice. They didn't pressure you to buy! Because it can get overwhelming. They just explained what the menu was and what they can do for you. We really like this place because if you order the sashimi, you get a soup with it. They'll boil the fish and the bone into the spicy soup shown in the picture. Everything was very fresh very delicious and my mom is a picky eater so she knows quality. We came back to the same place for late lunch and ordered the clams and steamed king crab!
Somang C — Google review
There are some local seafood stores outaide the Jagalchi Marjet building, these are more for people to buy seafood for home cooking. The onsode of the Jagalchi market has many seafood stores and you are able to select seafood of your choice and be sent upstairs for cooking (it requires additional cooking fee). The cooking fee is standardised across all kitchen and generally the seafood shop have their recommended one (so you can't really choose which stall to kitchen to cook for you). There is a seating fee of 5000 WON per person; seafood steaming is 10000 WON, other cooking style is 20000 WON. Most seafood store owners can speak soke broken engly, communication isn't too difficult. It was a fun experience to shop around, seeing fresh seafood in a wet market. There are a great selection of local seafood that are often unheard of overseas.
Alice — Google review
I am from a coastal town so the market wasn't anything new for me, dishes that were unique to the South Korea was something to see. We were a large group and took a walk around teg market with our guide. Noticed that not all stall owners were friendly, I agree that if we are not buying why stand in front of their stall and waste time. But a few of them were darlings and explained all the dishes that can be made with them. I met a a few extremely friendly people at the market.
Mallika J — Google review
Very touristy destination but we found that prices weren't too unreasonable. The ground floor has many seafood vendors, and once you pick one you can ask for it to be cooked and served upstairs. All the vendors have pretty much the same variety of seafood, so you just need to pick your favourite in terms of prices and communication. Overall very enjoyable, just need to be aware of tourist pricing.
Nikko C — Google review
Good to experience Korea's biggest seafood market. Definitely straight off the sea. Alot of touting. Be sure to choose those with price tag to avoid being overcharged.
C L — Google review
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Yongdusan Park

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Park
Nature & Parks
Yongdusan Park, located in downtown Busan, is a sprawling mountain park spanning 69,000 square meters. The park boasts over 70 species of trees and is adorned with various stone statues depicting Korean heroes. One of its main attractions is the iconic Busan Tower, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Visitors can explore galleries and souvenir shops inside the tower or leave a love lock as a romantic gesture.
It’s incredible that the entrance of this park is right in the middle of the street. 2/4 escalators didn’t work so there were quite some stairs to climb. The park is very clean, there are swing benches and even on the way there is an outdoor “gym”. At the top, you can find Busan tower.
Priyanka R — Google review
The park is quite clean and not many people were there. Escalator was functioning going up the hill where the Busan tower is. Quite high. I think it’s like 5-6 times of the escalator size in the photo. With the escalator, the journey going up wasn’t bad and took less than 10mins. Going down is just via stairs and quite fast. Lovely place up there. Took a break on the swing enjoying the humid weather and spent a little while taking photos. Once you’re up on the hill, there’s like small colourful shops selling souveniors etc. Some were closed when we were there. Spent like about half and hour or so. Great view and it was okay if you have extra time to spend in Busan.
Maz — Google review
Yongdusan Park is a lovely spot to relax in Busan. It’s peaceful with nice walking paths and great views. You can also visit the Busan Tower nearby. A great place for a quiet break!
Florian D — Google review
It is a park consisting of a small hill that passes through the entrance of the old American Cultural Center and passes through the Central Cathedral. Nearby are Daecheong-dong, Nampo-dong, Gwangbok-dong, Bupyeong-dong, Jagalchi and International Market. The Yongdusan Tower, which was completed when I was in middle school, was a landmark of Busan at the time, but now it can be said to be a place of memories. There is an escalator leading to Nampo-dong, making it convenient for the elderly to visit.
Young-jin P — Google review
We visited the park quite late at night but it still feels safe. It's very easy to get there as it offers eskalators to go up
Nadia L — Google review
This park is large and easy to reach by subway. There is an escalator from the street up to the top, which makes it convenient for visitors. However, on the way down, you have to use the stairs.
Trân — Google review
Super pretty! A lot of views, games and cats! The area nearby has a lot of very good restaurants and stores!
Gaby — Google review
Nice park in front of the Busan Tower ! I visited it in the evening and there was one so it was peaceful ! There is some animations with lights too !
Loris C — Google review
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37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea
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