Wonderful place. Very picturesque. Very peaceful.

We visited great temple of Waujeongsa. Very good parking place. Looks beautiful mountain views ! Looks fantastic temple ! And It was a beneficial visit as a visiting exhibition of the works of the photographer Association.

This place is so calm and so green. It's like we are going back to the nature. With a beautiful nature that with acompany you during tour visit. Even here you can also see many beauty and spiritually feel this place, because there are many artistic monuments like pagodas that some even build with stones that brought from different countries and you even can find more beautiful things, like Buddhas statues that came from many cou tries, like Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal and many more. I think when i decided come here to visit, it's a good choice. I really love this place. So please come and visit this beautiful and Spiritual place.😊

The area was beautiful and the monks were very nice. I would have liked to see more information on the history of some of the Buddha statues that were in the museum.

A nice little museum and outdoor sculpture area dedicated to the history of Buddhism. We stopped by with a tour guide which was an extreme help in understanding. Very peaceful and well kept area.

Loved it; very calm and peaceful experience; also good walking trails nearby. Must go if you like to spend time outdoors in the company of nature.

not to far from Seoul...if you need to get away from the city and enjoy the nature... this is the place. it’s not a typical Korean style temple. more of Thai...

An Unforgettable, Exclusive Glimpse into K-Drama Magic at MBC Studio! Our recent visit to the MBC Studio was an absolutely phenomenal experience – truly beyond expectations! What made it particularly special was the incredible stroke of luck: we had the entire bus to ourselves on the tour! This immediately set a wonderfully intimate and personal tone for the whole day. Upon arrival, we were thrilled to discover that the studio itself was not overcrowded at all. This rare tranquility allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in every exhibit and area without any rush. It was genuinely a dream for taking beautiful, unobstructed photos, capturing every detail of the sets and interactive displays. We have so many stunning shots to cherish! The absolute highlight, however, was witnessing the preparations for a new K-Drama firsthand. This was an incredible, exclusive insight that most visitors never get. Seeing the meticulous work, the sets being readied, and feeling the buzz of an upcoming production was genuinely thrilling and made the entire experience feel incredibly unique and privileged. For anyone who loves K-Drama or is simply curious about the magic behind the scenes, an MBC Studio tour is a must-do. But if you're lucky enough to experience it like we did – with a private feel and a peek at a new drama in the making – it's an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! I hope this review perfectly captures your wonderful experience!

Tricky to get here BUT not impossible. Take bus from Namby bus from Seoul for ￦5,600 then take a bus or a taxi ( taxi stop next to stop) . The location is breathtaking. The place has 2 cities: one town , other is a palace. You can take aa many pictures as you like. I was about 2.5 hrs here. There is a small cafe, and water/juice machines. Watch the weather. Make sure is sunny and if you can: come in Hanbok.

One of the highlights of my recent South Korea trip. The place is magical for me as a Kdrama fan. I felt like I was being transported inside a movie. I even liked it better than the palaces in Seoul. It was so easy to go here even on DIY

If you're an Army like me and call Suga your bias, then this tour is a must! Daechwita was filmed here, as were many historical K-dramas. Our guide was super good and nice...so we learned a lot of background information.

One of the most amazing places I have been. When visiting I just love to spend the whole day here walking and looking around. For someone who loves korean drama and history I really recommend visiting this place, it's a bit far from Seoul but so worth it.

Its pretty far from Seoul, but the way to the destination itself is a good experience. The place itself is beautiful, it reminds me of good old day with Dae Jang Geum drama. And of course as a BTS Army, I came here to visit Daechwita shooting scene. The Park is so clean and refreshing. Such a pretty place.

So much fun exploring the sets of many historical K dramas, this place is really well built and you could easily spend 2-3hrs exploring all the sets and taking lots of pictures. You can even sit on the throne and see what it feels like to be a king

It's beautiful here ! People still live in most of the houses, so it is polite to walk and talk quietly. It wasn't very crowed when we went. It's set among rice fields and mountains, so very beautiful scenery .

It was very very hot when I visited here last weekend. Trumpet creepers are very pretty. Standing still despite the hard rain. Plus lotus flowers also already bloomed. Not all but enough to take pretty pics.

This place is awesome! Exactly what I was hoping for... very old well maintained homes that you can tour as well as homes that people live in. Some food vendors, coffee, traditional Korean food, cafes etc, sweet little old ladies selling goods. Signs in English & Korean also some Chinese and Japanese. They have people showing traditional arts. They weren't there when I went. It was romantic and pretty amd reminded me of princess mononoke:) good for kids or a date or just a stroll. It's pretty big actually. Def recommend 👌

Lovely little village. Lotus flowers are quite the sight while in season. Be sure to take a bottle of water in summer. Does tend to get very muggy and bugs are no weaklings!

Oeam Folk Village, is a traditional Korean village that is a tourist site. They have nice restaurant with traditional Korean food, which is delicious. It is also a great place to walk around and take it the sites and sounds.

This small town is well maintained historical site, many people still leave in those houses so you can see how Korean country town people leave now & old days. You can wondering around street of the folk village and see many beautiful houses & gardens, some of the houses are open for Han-ok stay & cultural experience programs including natural dyeing, Han-ji(Korean paper) crafts, rice cake making & many others.

Packed for a festival, but that also meant extra vendors. Good thing the police helped out with traffic. Nice views, plaques full of info, and friendly staff. Usually quiet, so parking is usually not a problem.

It's the best South Korea premium outlet featuring 100+ brands. Most of them are international ones that you could find your time spending here is not enough! In winter, it is good to come to buy thick clothes and jackets. This is our 4th time here, and we shall be here often.

Yeoju Premium Outlets is one of South Korea’s top outlet malls, located about an hour from Seoul. With over 270 stores, it offers luxury brands like Gucci, Burberry, Prada, and Moncler, along with great discounts on fashion, sports, and lifestyle items. The open-air, European-inspired layout makes for a pleasant stroll, and I really liked the art installations and sculptures scattered around. There are also a few Starbucks locations on-site, perfect for resting and recharging between shopping sprees, along with other cafes and dining spots. Getting There: Direct shuttle buses from Seoul (Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Jamsil area) make it easy and convenient to visit. Pro Tip: Visit on a weekday for fewer crowds. If you’re looking for premium shopping, relaxing spaces, and good deals, this outlet is worth the trip!

We joined Klook tour to Yeoju outlet on a Sunday which took about 1hr 15min. We were given only 5 hrs to shop at this huge outlet so we only managed to cover the East block. But we bought so many things at great discounted prices! There is a food court there selling Jap/Korean/fast food too.

A lovely outdoor premium outlet area with various big brands lined up. Has a well designed food hall with various cuisines. Spacious and calm. Lots of parking. Takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Seoul. Do research on the shops available before coming.

Good place for weekend family life. It is far from Seoul but there is shuttle bus from bus terminal. If you have a weekend, I will recommend here.

This outlet provides a comfortable shopping environment and delicious food. Consumers can enjoy a leisurely shopping experience at discounted prices. However, some brands are not on sale and the prices are not much different from regular-priced goods.

Every major international shops are here! Place is titanic!! A good way to spend the day with family. Food court offers all kinds of food. Prices are fair, much economical than other department stores.

It is the great place to learn about the history of Korea as well as getting the national pride as a Korean. Also, it has the wonderful nature to look around. Recommend to visit here with kids.

The Independence Hall of Korea stands as a poignant testament to the nation's tumultuous history, particularly during the period of Japanese colonial rule. Located in Cheonan, this museum meticulously chronicles Korea's arduous journey to independence, showcasing a rich array of artifacts and exhibits. The carefully curated displays offer a profound insight into the sacrifices and resilience of those who fought for freedom. The architectural grandeur of the hall adds a solemnity that complements the gravity of the historical narrative. For visitors seeking a profound understanding of Korea's struggle for independence, this museum stands as an indispensable educational and emotional experience.

The Independence Hall of Korea looks mesmerizing and ecstatically beautiful the day we went there. It was totally covered with snow. No matter how far your eyesight 👁️ goes , you will see only snow, snow and snow. For a moment i felt like i am in some kind of snow festival area. The place is quite and calming. Mountains and trees were covered with snow. Now I have a habit of searching about places and researching about them before i go there. I see the reviews and the pictures and everything so that my money, time and energy doesn’t go to waste. So I searched about this place and i saw a couple of pictures and the place seems to me beautiful but the pictures are of different season and there’s no winter pictures, so at first i was scared whether we should go there or not in winter but i am glad we made the decision of taking the risk of going there. To my amazement we did right. It was beautiful! Now coming to the inside of the Hall there are a number of halls, it was a huge complex so we were able to see only 6 halls. The pictures and videos you can watch below👇🏻 The place has a huge parking lot with 2000-3000 korean won. And the entrance fee to the Hall is free free free😎

Really nice experience for my history loving child. You need some few hours to actually look through. We did not have much time and couldn't really look everything we wanted. Has plenty of fun activities so the kids can get engaged here and there. Warning- it is farther than you think from the parking. Lol * it is free but there's minimal parking fee.(something like 2 dollars i believe)

there is a suitable place to go with family. very suitable for children. I came here on spring. there were some people camping there. many children playing kites, roller skates, scooters, playing bubble, and others. there is a fish pond. the fish are many and very big. there is minimarket (emart) , lotteria , several cafes, there is also a traditional hawker shop called 호두 과자 (hodu gwaja). there is also a museum that will display photos of ancient heroes. 독립 기념관 opens at 9.30 and closes at 18.00.

Great historic place ! It takes about 2 hours to walks through the 7 buildings. Lotteria and lunch cafeteria = decent ! Great place to bring children over 9 .

Very beautiful. I plan to return here again another day when I have more time to visit all the exhibition. The amount of historical knowledge here about Korea and the Korean people makes this a place Everone should visit.

Historical site and rich in information. Plenty of parking site. Bring an umbrella in case you come mid day because the walk around the tomb ( outdoor) can be tense.

Nice place for walking and visiting historical objects. The exhibition of royal tombs is pretty interesting.

Nothing to see. Only replicas of tombs made of fake bricks. Same goes for the statues. Imagine you travel 10000 km to go to Rome and you get to see a colosseum made of lego bricks. Honestly I don't know why any tour should waste an hour here.

I enjoyed my time exploring this museum. It's a good place to learn about the Baekje dynasty and see the actual artifacts saved from that era. The entire landscape also offers visitors an opportunity to take long walks across the hilly platform.

The tomb was a fascinating experience. The design and display of the artifacts was masterfully done along with the ambience created by the darkness. It really felt like we were on an adventure.

Nice to hear the history of the three Kingdom,Shilla,Guryeo and Baekje.It's my peasure to visit or to see the Tomb of The King Muryeong of Baekje

Plenty of parking nearby. Nice museum. Very nice place to walk and spend some time at coffee shop.

A must-visit place if you are traveling to Gongju. It is a historical site of Baekje, and you can enjoy a wide-open view while walking along the castle walls. It is also good for a walk. It is worth a visit.

I went one evening with family and it was lovely. It was a little quiet but well worth visiting for the views of the river and the lights shining on the water. The architecture was well preserved and there was a performance going on. I would certainly recommend to visit if you are in the area and would definitely return during the day to take some better photos.

A walk along the castle walls offers a truly special experience. I recommend visiting in the fall, but the spring cherry blossom season is also said to be beautiful. It was the second capital of the ancient Baekje period. As a result of the relocation of the first capital, it was designed specifically for defense. Be careful of steep slopes and slippery spots along the walk, as you may fall. The paths within the castle walls are wide and safe.

The Gongsanseong Fortess is a great place to walk and explore nature. It was both a royal palace and a defensive facility during the Baekje period. If you're interested in history, this fortress from the Baekje Kingdom is worth visiting it. I went on a really hot August day, so I couldn't explore it due to weather conditions. However, I enjoyed every minute of it. It is open until 6 p.m.

A UNESCO heritage site, this ancient fortress involves plenty of steps and walking. It's a great place to visit for both sightseeing and some walking exercise.

Good place for a light walk :)

Quite a nice place to take a stroll! The fall foliage in particular made it even nicer to enjoy and a good place for pictures. Great for families as well as it's a wide open space with lots of space for kids to run or maybe even have a picnic. Great views of the nearby river and across the river also has a park with flowers worth checking out.

Loved the place, but wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.

The parking lot is not that big but this place is big for every one to sit on the mat enjoying the day. Some ppl even bring tent. Maybe it is forbiden here to cook here but you can just bring food and eat it here. As you can see from the picture, fall folliage is so pretty. It is red on the one side and yellow on the other side. Although the gingko leaves are 50%left, some trees even left 10~20% leaves only. Autumn is really perfect time to have a picnic.

Very pretty! The garden on the back is also very pretty with different flowers and plants. They had a free tasting of flower tea.

not far from city centre. it took around 30 minutes bus to go. went full round around 90-100 minutes. Good place for hiking.

Its a 30 to 40 minutes hike track. 1 km a bit steep but not too much and then 2 to 3 km its a normal walk.

I enjoy visiting this old fortress. We took our two children to see it this time. There are others, but this one is easily accessible from our location.

Beautiful place to tale walk with a nice view over Cheongju. It takes around 1-1:30h to talk around the main circle path.

Wow, a public & free hot foot spa in Korea? Unbelievable. I've never seen anything like this before in South Korea. If you're in Daejeon and nearby this place, definitely consider visiting it. Especially when the weather is cold The instruction on how to use this foot spa is available in English, and is pretty common sense. Let's all practice basic manners and keep this place clean

What a great thing to have. If you're nearby, I definitely recommend spending some time here. The water is so hot, I only managed 10 minutes! They have a great set-up going on, there's even an air compressor to dry your feet.

Definitely a place you must visit in daejeon, particularly when it is cold. It is a great neighborhood to have a Sunday evening stroll alone or with your family & friends.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to dip my feet in because of limited space. I could read the faces of people's who were enjoying hot spring. I saw a book shelf with free books to read and relex. Kids were also enjoying with parents. Worthy visit.

Very interesting way to relax during such cold weather. Mostly locals and some walk by foreigners soak their foots. Soak about 20-30mins depending on your own like

This is an area in Daejeon that is famois for the hot spas. In this park like area one can relax with uour feet in the hot spring water. It os also free. They call it a foot massage but no one touches your feet, they are messaged by the water! I also recommend that you walk around in the area and if you wish for a hot bath go to the YouSong Hotel. It is close to this area and lust ask as all in the area know of this famous hotel.

Free for public, good to visit during autumn when it’s cooling. Kids friendly!

It was huge and I had a great experience.You can take a bus to hanbat arboretum and just walk.

Feel like they could have done more with the wide land here but the arboretum is still nice

Well maintained arboretum. Great work! Enjoy your day

**Hanbat Arboretum: A Nature Lover's Paradise!** This place is incredible! From the moment you enter, you're greeted by a beautiful rhythmic fountain and cooling showers. There's even a coffee shop, convenience store, and restaurant for refreshments. It's all kids friendly. For the active crowd: There's a huge paved cycling path with bikes you can rent. Lovely, shaded pedestrian walkways for walking or jogging. Feeling studious? Check out their well-stocked library, perfect for learning about plants and animals. Traveling with kids? They have a dedicated play area to keep them entertained in the library. The jewel in the crown: The arboretum itself boasts a variety of stunning flora and fauna (though I didn't explore the paid ticketed section). Beyond the plants: There's a beautiful natural pond teeming with colorful fish you can feed with bread. Relaxing walking paths with bridges offer scenic views. The atmosphere: Lush trees, calming birdsong, and the gentle sounds of a flowing stream create a truly peaceful environment. Comfortable benches are perfect for a moment of quiet reflection or conversation with loved ones. Heads up for nature enthusiasts: You may spot a snake warning sign in one of the thicket areas. These signs are just a safety precaution to let visitors know that snakes might be present in that area, but they don't roam. Hanbat Bridge: Relaxing walking paths with bridges offer scenic views, including the meticulously designed pedestrian bridge connecting the arboretum to the Hanbat Tower – a true engineering and colorful masterpiece! Overall: This arboretum is a masterpiece! The design and execution are top-notch. I could easily visit here countless times and never get tired of it. **Highly recommend!**

7 Apr 2024 It was crowded with families having fun cycling around, couples having picnic under the cherry blossom trees. Flower petals were falling as the gentle winds blew. Flowers in various stages of bloom and wilt were seen. It was a nice visit.

Wow- what a beautiful place. It’s a smaller version of the New York botanical garden but has a lot to see and do! As you enter there are a couple buildings on the right which you can enter. One is a green house and the other is insect research facility with an area with some live animals. (Lizards, bugs, fish). There is also a beautiful cafe on the rooftop of one of the buildings. It’s called the healing cafe. The rooftop has a lot of flowers and small birds and good drinks and snacks. As you go further in, you get to the gardens which are quite expansive and have various different areas. There is a lookout, two large ponds, meditation areas, senses garden and even a large field for kids to run around and play. You could spend many hours here. We stayed for about 2 as we walked through and had coffee at the cafe. Best of all - ITS FREE TO ENTER!!

Thos is a great place to excape the hussel of the day. It is located near the Daejeon Art Museum and is a beautifully landscaped park area with a variety of habitats. There are open lawn areas, ponds, streams and pavilions where one can sit down and watch the surprising amount of wildlife in this hidden enclave. I recommend it as a place to go and enjoy the boardwalks that lead to unexpected scenes. The only negative for me was a little traffic noise in the northern reaches of the park. Daejeon spent allot of effort to make a special location for getting away from the crowds for a few hours or even the whole day as the opening times are long, especially in the summer. Look at the enclosed photos for more information and come and enjoy.

Beobjusa is one of those places where you start off thinking, “Let’s just take a few photos,” and 10,000 photos later you realize your storage is full. The temple buildings are beautiful, calm, ancient, and surprisingly photogenic (even my camera got zen). The huge Buddha statue looks like it’s silently judging your life choices but in a loving way. And the flower arrangements made everything look amazing. There are little shops around selling snacks, teas, and souvenirs, and the people are so kind it’s impossible not to smile back. Definitely wear comfy shoes, enlightenment comes with stairs! This place is perfect for nature lovers, history fans, and anyone who needs a break from city chaos or too many notifications.

Today was an amazing day to finally able to visit the Golden Buddha in South Korea. Very calming and beautiful place to visit.

This temple is beautiful and hosts a few of the Korea national treasures. We visited during the evening prayers and were able to observe the gong ritual. Enjoying the tranquility of the yard, with the prayer chants filling the air from multiple closed hall, and the setting sun made the visit majical

All the whole of Korea the best location is a temple which is a huge area, the best spot to enjoy the landscape. The beautiful wooden pagoda, 4 kinds of different bell. You will get a holy water from here. Before the entrance to the temple, there are a lot of fresh jujubes shops they let you taste so you can buy some after visit the temple.

The temple is a UNESCO world heritage and we spent one fine day here in 2020 autumn (31 Oct). We walked from the bus station to the temple and then also walked to the nearby lake, before taking a dinner at the town.

Very cool temple with the biggest Buddha Statue in Korea! Also normally the monks hit this big gong only once every day at 5pm. We had the „luck“ to be there at the same time as about 200 british jamboree children and every one of them who liked got to hit the gong! So we got to experience the gong not only once but about a hundred times while we were there! Kinda annoying but fun at the same time. >ㅇ<

I desided hiking to Cheonwangbong but first I visited the famous temple Beobjusa which is located under the peak. By an entrance I paid 5000 won. I have to admit it's the amazing temple with a dominant Golden Maitreya Buddha Statue.

A well curated museum full of interesting masks from cultures around the world. Explanations of most masks in English and all in Korean. A good 35-60min stroll.

The museum is a must visit for anyone travelling to Andong. It offers a unique and enriching experience, combining visual art with cultural history.

Awesome museum where you can see masks from traditional Korean plays, and also masks from all over the world. The museum is free. There is a great little gift shop at the end with local souvenirs

It is free and most of the information is also presented in English. It is only interesting when you are already visiting Andong Hahoe Hanok Village though.

This museum is packed with a global collection of masks. The display of the exhibits is organised and the upstairs displays cover many other first nations masks.

Amazing Mask Museum with variety mask from many places around the world. Each section is provided with the detailed description. The enterance fee is 5000 won and includes the visit in the Hahoe Folk Village and Mask Dance performance. Highly recommended

Interesting museum, restaurants, folk village connected. We had fun here🫰🏻

Amazing to see in person. Nice to walk around and see the different buildings. Incredible that people actually live there. Shuttle bus there and back was a bit too crowded for my liking, but the ride is short…3 min. Well worth the visit.

Must visit this historical village!!! Getting a car is much easier to approach but there’s local bus to this village.(210 bus, 30 minutes) And if you arrive in Andong station or bus terminal before noon, you would be able to visit Byounsan Seowon(Check time table!!) first then visit this village. For me, renting a bike is better to look around than walking. (Plus you can save time if you don’t have a car!)

Definitely worth the visit. It is a living traditional korean village. Very historical and fun place to walk around. Loved the mask and shaman history. Made me.feel like we (humanity) were all connected. Highly recommend visiting.

A well preserved Hanok village, showing how the houses and streets were like back in the days. Some people are still living there so be considerate when exploring. The folk village is particularly famous for its mask performances, which is regarded as a UNESCO cultural heritage. However, it’s a little slow-paced for me and I only watched about 3/4 of it. To get here, one can either drive and then take a shuttle bus in, or take bus 210 from Andong bus terminal / Andong KTX station.

very beautiful and super peaceful village. not so much wait for the shuttle but it was in may, week day. if you want to eat, only place where you can find food is near the ticket office, not in the village once you too the shuttle bus. you can go out and come back with the same tickets though and the shuttle takes max 15min (drive is very short but you need to wait either for the bus to be full to leave or wait to get a in)

Although the actual village living area was quite small grouped into a compact neighborhood, it's features pretty much represented the quaint and pragmatic lifestyle of an old era. The location however is absolutely breathtaking, high up overlooking the reservoir and nestled within such colorful vegetation; one couldn't feel sorry for residents of yore lacking in many modern amenities bc they had this terrific vista to feed their soul. It seemed like a real healthy kind of living as well. No wonder Koreans are mostly slim and fit

This charming Korean folk village, set against the backdrop of a scenic river, offers a truly beautiful experience. Visitors can even dress up in traditional hanbok, adding to the authenticity of the visit. Highly recommended!

Really beautiful and well maintained provincial park. You get to experience nature and Korean history with a variety of landmarks on the trail from temples to caves. If you are hiking to the peaks it's an intermediate hike but there is an option of taking the cable car to one of the temples if you are looking for a strain free day. Getting to the mountain is also easy, a 5 minute (approx., 4,000 KRW) taxi ride from Gumi Station. Plus, plenty of eating options at the bottom of the mountain.

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It's an even more beautiful place this time of year.

This is a fantastic mountain.

Took the cable car up and walked back down. Beautiful park and definitely a nice day out if you are in Gumi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Beautiful and peaceful place in the countryside

I had visited before in the past and I recently visited again. It is a very serene place where people worship buddha so there is no noise and visitors and just walk around taking in the ambience.

Love it from the begging to the end! One of the peaceful places I ever been. Forest, temple, status, lantern, cascade~ evrrything! I enjoyed so much! Prepare your camera and a confy shoes, you will enjoy the architecture and the nature at the same time!

This is located in the North part of South Korea, it is one of the famous temples over there located in the mountain. Around 1hr of trekking is required to reach the base.

This is a very beautiful temple in a spectacular setting. The giant Buddha is amazing and set off against the lush green trees. When the sky is bright blue the whole setting is gorgeous. The very short walk to the Buddha with the stream and waterfall is very relaxing.

No matter how much the civilization of the world has changed, the harmonized lines of the roof tiles of Donghwasa Temple and the lines of Palgong Mountain are still beautiful enough to take your breath away. Even a casual stroll in and around the temple will leave you feeling refreshed. But there's a thing you must be careful of. Do not visit Donghwasa Temple in October and November, when autumn is in full swing. You might have a feeling of being in heaven which can cause your mind to disembodied.

I went there 17th of August ‘22. Bus 1 dropped me off at the main centre point. From there, it's about a 15 min walk. There is a tunnel you have to go through, but there is someone there where you have to buy tickets from (3000kw) for one access. It was there at 8 am, so it was quiet. People are already praying. When you turn right, you have to walk for just 5 min, and then you find the giant Buddha statue. One thing I love about Korea is not only at this place - clean toilets everywhere, more hygienic than my hostel 😂 and you can pay with your card if you want to buy a souvenir. Worth it. It takes approx. ~ 1.5 hours, so you can combine it with the cable cart.

While chasing the dying, everywhere lacks energy; everything is muddled; everyone is confused. Especially me, all senses are closed here. I wouldn't meditate. Why did I come for this?

Loved visiting the traditional Korean Seomun market during our recent visit to Daegu. Enjoyed walking the streets and inside the market lined with local offerings of food, clothing, travel accessories and the friendly bustle of a local market. Took advantage of the local offerings of Tteokbokki and Hotteok - lip smacking good!! We also found a store selling local made candy and got a kilo of these little sugar delicacies - milk, pumpkin, peanut flavors, etc. The owner of the store topped off our purchase with a generous handful - on the house!! Worth visiting every nook and cranny of this wonderful market.

For a true Daegu local experience, this market is a must-visit location. There is a wholesale trade section for wet and dried seafood, a huge multi-level section for retail fashion clothings and kitchenware, an array of street food vendors, a section for popular local restaurants and the amazing list goes on… Expect heavy traffic in this area and suggest to arrive/depart by train. I tried to book a taxi via app and was unsuccessful at about 5pm.

We hit the weekend night market which is just good down the main street. Great food and some of the best street food we had in Korea was here. There was love music and places to eat the food you got from the vendors as well. Overall a fun experience and worth going to if there on a weekend evening. We all went in the day time to look around and buy a hanbok which there are many options. A very large market that we barely got to see when there was we ran out of time. Do watch some of the vendors give cheap wire underdress with the hanbok.

This market is not only for street food, you can literally find anything in here. I enjoyed my lunch, dinner and dessert here. Also I bought some souvenirs. It was really fun to wander around in this market👍❤️ great experience

This market is the most famous in Daegu and for good reason! The street food is incredible and very affordable, not to mention the vast variety of independent stalls and crafts which are sold here! This place is very busy, so I would suggest going before or after lunch unless you are going to eat here! Easily accessible and a great local day in Daegu!

I stayed in a hotel at walking distance to Seomun market and incidentally explored it by searching on Google. It is a super large and vibrant traditional market. I bought some winter stuff at very good price. I surprisingly saw the dishes much like which we also had in my country (pork intestines tasting so good). In front of the market there are bus lines including no.2&3 connecting with the old village attraction. Worthy to experience!

So many things to see, eat and shop.

Apsan Park Beautiful spot with a full view of Daegu city. Amazing hiking experience! As always, Korea impresses with well arranged hiking trails. This one is no exception.

Fabulous city park. Hike. Walk. Cable car. You want to summit? You got choices.

What a hike for this mountain. I took the patriot trail which starts from the military memorial at the bottom. Lots of steep and uneven trails. There is also a good amount of stairs near the top that make it even more tiring. The view is very well worth it when you make it to the top. I did the cable car back down. There is also a nice restaurant at the top that has an English menu.

This is a beautiful mountain which is easily accessible from most parts of Daegu! I really love visiting here during fall to see the beautiful colourful leaves, but it is a great place to visit all year round. Apsan is walkable if you like hiking and it has amazing beautiful night views, however if you are like me and enjoy taking the cable car then it is also possible for around 12,000 won! There is a restaurant and coffee shop at the top and a stunning view point!

A very beautiful park located on a mountain ..you can go in at multiple entry points..it is a shame i was not able to check out the observatory due to time :(

Great hiking experience in Daegu. There's also cable car if you don't want to go hiking.

Beautiful day of hiking around here. Great place to see the cherry blossoms and other other flowers.

(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.

(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

(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

(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

(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.

(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

(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~~^^

It was a quiet place to relax, and there are tombs of King Taejong Muyeol and 4 unknown royal tombs.

Nice place to visit !

Our guide explained to us that the you can tell from the turtle tombstone cultural characteristics of Shilla. The turtle is crawling confidently with it's neck outstretched. The legs look as if it is crawling fast because you can count 5 toes on the front 2 feet whereas the back two feet only show 4 toes as they are dug into the ground while moving purposefully.

The tomb is taken care of well and it's nice to walk around but it'd be nice to be able to read more of the history. You're not really seeing anything more different than you do in the city for free. Behind the last tomb there is a gap in the fence that lets you go for a small walk into the national park. Don't get lost.

Interesting to see such a big tomb, you have to walk quite far tho.

Not many information was provided unless you know the meaning of this place prior to visit here. It is the tomb of King Muyeol in Silla dynasty. Actually there are two more (and bigger) tombs without any descriptions near there of which I was embarrassed not to say anything about it to my daughters when they asked me what they are.

Nice tracking

Interesting grave. There are spectacular golden treasures on display here. It seems this was the first major achievement of Korean archaeology. Definitely worth a visit!

This is real king's tomb. We know ancient had detail skill for jewelry. If somebody visit there, I recommend Gong's teacher program.

Needs a guide to tell you the story of this place. Good short introductory to Korean history. We were on a group tour, didn't have time to visit the King's tomb.

Since we were a big group and many things on our agenda, we did not get to visit all the tombs and saw just one which had all the jewelry. I beleive it was the first Korean archeology discovery not knowing who these jewellery belong too. The gardens looks beautiful, I wish I had time to just sit and stare and let me immagination run wild, wish I could roll down that hill.

It was a remarkable experience to explore one of the magnificent royal tombs of the Shila kingdom in Kyongju City. The tombs were filled with a wealth of artifacts and royal treasures, all meticulously preserved for visitors to admire. Although many of the treasures on display were replicas, their splendor was undeniable. The genuine artifacts are housed in the National Museum in Seoul, but this visit was an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

Very beautiful park with free every to observe the tombs from the outside.

KRW3000 pp. Worth visiting.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful place to take a walk during the cherry blossom festival ✨

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.

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.

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.

Highly recommend. Beautiful location. Small restaurant on premise, good food, good price

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

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.

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

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.

went on a weekday afternoon. lots of tourists on day trip. recommend to go early morning to avoid the crowd

A very nice place during Cherry Blosson

Wonderful view of sakura nearby the idling train. Hard to find a place for nice shooting as crowded with people

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.

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.

A very beautiful place in Changwon City. It’s very crowded though, so I recommend you to arrive early!

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.

What a beautiful place😊 to trek around this area, you can even cycle or jog over here. 👍👍👍

Visit after dark! Millions of LED lights are projected up into the canopy, like fireflies. It’s an amazing experience.

One of my list place to go in Ulsan: Done ✅ Nice afternoon walks with my little family. There's so many nature scape I love. If I am Korean, as a Landscaper, I just want to involve on this place arrangement and maintenance...🤭😎

Enjoyed the stroll and fresh air. Disconnected with the outside world while I’m here and felt so at peace. Highly recommend everyone to visit!

The Taehwagang Bamboo Forest (태화강 십리 대숲) is part of the Taehwagang National Garden and free to enter. It’s not very large but is beautifully maintained, offering a peaceful walk among the tall bamboo. A nice spot to relax while exploring the park.

I would like to review the Tarhwagang Bamboo forest Park in Ulsan City, which is an iconic and beautiful park located in the heart of Ulsan. This 843-acre park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful oasis in the midst of the bustling city. One of the most striking features of Bamboo Forest Park is its diverse landscape, which includes open meadows, wooded areas, lakes, and gardens. Visitors can stroll along the winding paths, or have a picnic on the grass patch. The park is also home to many historic landmark which provide great photo opportunities. In addition to its natural beauty, Bamboo Forest Park offers a wide variety of recreational activities, such as trekking, camping, picnic and flying kite. There are also numerous playgrounds and a carousel for children to enjoy. The park is well-maintained and clean, with plenty of benches and seating areas for visitors to rest and take in the views. It is also very accessible, with multiple entrances and many public transportation options nearby. Overall, Bamboo Forest Park is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Ulsan City. Its stunning natural beauty, diverse landscape, and wide range of recreational activities make it a truly unique and unforgettable experience. A very big park that is good for work out and also family gathering. There are a lot of young adult camping and also eating ramen. Haha. The flower bed created by the Govt is beautiful and a lot of local resident is admiring the flower in the park. The red flower bed is a total Lastly is the main highlight which is the bamboo forest. Give u a vibes that u are totally out of the city area and return back to the nature. A must go location if you are here. Do not miss it.

It’s the first time for me to see this large bamboo groves. Local people like to walk on the path with bared feet. I was irresistibly drawn by the fragrance from the nearby chrysanthemum garden. There’re also some other beautiful places in surrounding area.

My favorite park! I love there, there are so many activities for kids. You need one day to see all and walk around. There are vending machines for drinks and some stores at the enters. It is free to enter, expect the flowers and the zoo.

Ulsan Grand Park is a large, beautifully maintained green space that offers something for everyone. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes, open areas to relax, and various activities spread throughout the park. It’s clean, peaceful, and full of life — you’ll see people walking their dogs, families enjoying picnics, and school groups on outings. Especially now, with the trees turning vibrant shades of red and gold, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the crisp autumn air.

Rose Park is situated inside Ulsan Grand Park, near to the south gate. This place gets beautifully decorated during rose festival, generally in the month of May. During Christmas also, the park is open for visit. Small stalls with different handicrafts and street foods will surely attract you. A nice picnic spot with family and friends; kids will enjoy the playground and open space. The park and washrooms are clean. Easy to reach through public transport. The parking system is good. Mostly 2000 krw fee is needed per person during the special exhibitions.

Its a very big park and Free of charge,Very clean and calm place for walk, you can rent bicycle for a ride its 3000 won for an hour also it has a Zoo and butterfly garden each costs 2000 won. there are many very clean washrooms and vending machines situated inside the park and several coffee shops are available.(30.10.2022)

This is a great place to visit anytime of the day or night. If you are going for a morning walk there are exercise machines to use not far from the lake. Also there are places to sit down and have a picnic with the family on the weekend. There are some stalls located at the entrance of the park. And on the other side of the lake. Great places for photos. There's a windmill there. Also if you keep walking through the park there's a very good war memorial with some old military aircraft and tanks. A must see is the main memorial really a good place for remembrance. If in Ulsan this is a MUST see park.

This place is quite amazing. It's spacious. Has playground and the good part here is you can really spend time with your family.

Pleasant and extensive park if you are looking to do a leisurely tour, and not for activities or buzz. The highlight for us was the colourful plaza of flowers in bloom.

Beautiful trek from Beomeosa Temple. Around 1.5 hours to arrive at the north gate then 30 minutes to the top and 2 more hours to go to the Gukcheongsa and take the 101 to go back to the line 1. 4 hours trek that is lovely

I hiked 9km from Geumgang cable car station to Beomeosa temple in 3 hours. To get to Geumgang park, you can take line 1 metro to Dongnae+bus+walk or oncheonjang+walk. The cable car costs 6000 won one way or 9000 won return. It was snowing a bit and the ground was hard/frozen. The trail is a bit challenging but easy to find. The first 2km has not much view because it goes through the forest. There are a few spots which is rocky and a bit steep. The view starting from the second half of the trail is amazing! You can see 360 degree of Busan city, ocean and mountains. It is super windy and cold despite the sun. There are no tourist and only a few local hikers. When I get to the southern gate, there is an option to hike up to the highest peak or turn right to Beomeosa temple. From here, the descend to the temple took me 30 min and I find the rocky path very annoying.

It is a great place for half day hiking especially for family gathering. The trail is full of sign post and notice board to show the way. Before climb to the mountain top, there is a very large picnic area and shelter. The whole route is safe and good view on the rocky mountain top (801m high).

Fort entrance, with nice views and partial reconsteuctions of the wall. There are access from the Beomeosa temple or the south gate (longer). Restrooms are available near the gate. Hikers and families will enjoy it. Moderate difficulty.

Great place for hiking, there are many ways can take, some easy some very hard, and many mountains connected, so if you have enough time you can take a long way and spend one day in the mountains.

Just behind Pusan National University there’s a really gorgeous mountain I’ve first heard about last week. Not only a mountain, there’s also the largest mountain fortress in the country - Geumjeongsanseong. If you look from above it kind of reminiscent of Hadrian’s wall, a string of square stone blocks stretching and curving along the mountain line. Really pretty!

Nice trail with a very beautiful view on Busan.

very quiet, well-maintained, and relaxing place, like most temples in Korea. The site is very easy to reach by public transport

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Pretty crazy that an international airport in a first world country, like South Korea is only open for set times. definitely a first for me, My spouse and others had to sleep or wait outside the airport with mosquitoes. Especially for tourist who have certain allocated checkout times. Seen better in 3rd world countries.

Please take note that the Gimhae International Airport is not open 24 hours a day. It is closed at 11.00pm and reopens at 4.30am everyday. Passengers cannot sleep at the airport to catch an early morning flight. The best option would be to sleep in a hotel in Sasang, a nearby town, and take the first LRT train at 5.00am to the airport. Checking in and going through the security screening is smooth and efficiently done here.

I was genuinely surprised and disappointed by the experience at Busan’s Gimhae International Airport. The lines were extremely long and moved painfully slowly — from check-in to security to immigration. The entire process felt disorganized and inefficient, and it took far longer than it should have. For a country as developed and technologically advanced as South Korea, this level of service is far below expectations. There was little communication or guidance, and the lack of staff only made things worse. Travelers were visibly stressed and confused, and there didn’t seem to be any urgency to improve the flow. I sincerely suggest the airport authorities look to countries like Singapore as a benchmark. Despite handling a much larger volume of passengers, Singapore’s Changi Airport operates with such speed and efficiency that you almost never have to wait in line. It’s a world-class example that Gimhae Airport could learn a lot from. Busan deserves a better international gateway, one that truly reflects the modernity and efficiency South Korea is known for.

This is a far below normal standard airport. Upon arrival of three flights in the morning, there is only one single immigration counter open for foreign passports. Korean passports using the e-gates still enjoy another three manual counters for pretty much no crowd. End up waiting 1.5 hours for 30 pay ahead of me to be cleared. Plus point though, the airport is clean.

Relatively small airport with one large duty free shop. There are several lounges, and it is clean. The gates are easy to find and there are lots of seats. One negative thing is that the security line requirements are a bit misleading. They told us we need to hand carry our battery packs, but they didn’t check that at security. Not sure what we were supposed to do, but it was fine.

Sure it might not be open 24hrs like almost every ither airport, but you know what? You can buy booze and food at street prices past the immigration terminal, and that's a massive win in my books. Probably my favourite airport.

Arrival custom, absolutely chaos. No clear direction where to queue, everyone just squeeze each other and hope for best. All the officer sit there and do nothing to direct the chaos. Queuing for 2 or 3 or 4 hours is frustrating, but how about if visitor don't even know where the queue start?? So much for international airport in developed country, awesome.