1-Day Busan Culture, History and Local Experience
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Yonggung-gil
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Busan on this 1-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and experience the vibrant markets. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan - I will pick up your location confirmed time and then we will start tour

As one of the only ocean side Buddhist temples in all of South Korea, Haedong Yonggungsa is also one of the country’s most unique places of worship. With more than 600 years of history, the temple is known for its unusual location and mystical occurrence

  • Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road - Called Busan’s Montmartre, Dalmaji-gil Road is famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites.
  • Haeundae Beach - (optional)
    Haeundae Beach is an urban beach in Busan, South Korea. Often dubbed one of the country’s most famous and popular beaches, it is located in the eponymous Haeundae District
  • Dongbaekseom - (optional)
    Dongbaekseom Island is an island located in Busan, near the famous Haeundae Beach. The island honors Scholar Choi Chi-won. You can visit this island through a long walking path. You will pass by different points of attraction such as the mermaid statue (it represents the legendary heart breaking love story of the princess of Topaz from the Naranda country beyond the Sea. In this country lived a mermaid who was married to the King of Mungungnara. She shed many tears longing for her homeland and reflected on the topaz bead given by her grandmother-in-law), the Nurimaru APEC House, the Carved stone.
  • UN Memorial Cemetery - (optional)
    The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953. It is the only memorial cemetery in the world dedicated to UN soldiers. While the cemetery originally held up to 11,000 graves, most of the fallen soldiers were repatriated at the request of their families, with only 2,300 graves remaining. The serene park spreads across a grassy plain area of 135,000 square meters. Some notable sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds.
  • Gwangandaegyo Bridge - The Gwangandaegyo or Diamond Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the second longest bridge in the country after the Incheon Bridge. ( nature view seaside with marine city town )
  • Gwangalli Beach - (optional)
    Located to the west of Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long and 25~110 meters wide and is famous for its fine sand. The area underwent a water purification process, which led the ecosystem to flourish in the nearby river waters. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with delicious restaurants and romantic cafes, as well as stores selling famous fashion brands. The area has plenty to offer, but many people come in the evening to take in the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, stretching across the horizon.
  • Oryukdo Skywalk - (optional)
    Oryukdo Skywalk is located at what was called Seungdumal, meaning a saddle, due to the shape of the point. It was also called Jallokgae by residents and female divers in the area. Iron columns were set up over a 35-meter-high coastal cliff, and a 15-meter glass bridge comprised of 24 glass plates and shaped like a horse’s hoof connect the iron columns. The glass flooring was made by four layers of 12-millimeter glass panels coated with a bulletproof film for a total thickness of 55.49 millimeters, making the structure quite safe. Visitors will be thrilled with the view of the waves while looking down through the transparent floor. The sea stretches out ahead of the skywalk, perfect for a photo op.
  • Songdo Cable Car - (optional)
    Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is the first beach in Korea. After its golden period in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Those who wished to bring it back to its former beauty joined forces to repair the abandoned beach, making it even more breathtaking than it was in its heyday. With its spotless sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is once again a popular tourist destination receiving over five million visitors per year.
  • Busan Gamcheon Culture Village - Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname “Machu Picchu of Busan.” Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
  • Diamond Tower (Busan Tower) - (optional)
    Busan Tower is a symbol of Busan that stands proudly at 69 meters above sea level at a height of 120 meters. The top of the tower is modeled after the baldaquin of Dabotap Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju. Loved by Busan citizens and tourists alike, the tower offers a stunning night view and plenty to see, such as the Statue of the Great Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Bell of the Citizens, a flower clock and a bust of the Busan-based independent activist, Baeksan An Hee-je.
  • Gukje Market - Originally formed by Korean War refugees, this downtown market has grown into Busan’s largest. Here you can find the best wholesale prices for clothing, silk, linen, curtains, bags, glasses, and many imported items. Similar to Namdaemun Market in Seoul, the stores are small and the vendor-filled alleys are narrow. Kukje Market spills out into the streets and continues into Kwangbok-dong & Namp’o-dong. Along its southern boundary is the Jagalchi Fish Market
  • 남폴동 - Nampodong, which is the old downtown area of Busan, literally has it all! It has all the different kinds of brand shops as well as affordable local stores. Between the streets, there are street food alleys
  • Jagalchi Market - This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

After tour we will return to your start point

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Free pickup and drop-off
  • Guide + driver or driving guide
  • Gas + toll + parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals and admission fees pay at the spot
Additional Information

Busan has established itself as a mecca of the cultural tourism industry as a place where you can see the past and present at a glance with steady economic growth after the Korean War. You can enjoy Busan’s representative history and local cultures, foodies at Gukje Market, Nampo-dong, and Jagalchi Market, Gamcheon culture village, and the view of the new town of Haeundae in perfect harmony with the sea and the night view in the evening is popular as the best spot for many Koreans and foreigners to visited as you can get a wonderful memory trip to Busan, a place full of love and romance. Tour for a private small-Group.

-Recommend itinerary-
Haedongyonggungsa Temple-Gwanganli Bridge Dalmaji road photo Zone- Haeundae beach and Dong back island or “UN” memorial park- Lunch ( recommend local food as you wish )- Songdo beach -Gamcheon culture village- Yongdusan park- Gukje market- Nampodong-Jacalchi fish market

  • At the time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Meet up point: Customers are requested on time and location and we will pick- your up in front of the exit gate with your name picker
  • Traveler’s with Luggage’s at the Airport (PUS) transport possible
Location
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chris_s
Nov 3, 2022
Full, fun day in Busan! - My husband and I had a fabulous day. Mr. Frank was friendly, super flexible, knowledgeable, and fun. We had a couple of places we wanted to see and asked him to take us to other places we should see. By the end of the 9-hour day, we had gone to: 1) Haedong Yonggung Temple 2) Jagalchi Market 3) Gamcheon Culture Village 4) United Nations Memorial Cemetery 5)Haeundae Beach Sky Capsule 6) a local place for a delicious lunch We couldn't have seen/ experienced most of these places on our own due to time and transportation limitations. Frank gave us background information for every place we went and made the day flow from one place to another effortlessly. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour.
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Sherry_c
Aug 16, 2023
All sights listed on site but not actually visited - Hmmm… tour guide? More just a driver. HUGE language barrier which made the tour very quiet. Didn’t realize it was just 2 of us. It was nice to be driven everywhere but had very little conversation about the areas. I felt this tour was more just a driver service, you pretty much have to read signs to know what the places were. . Frank was helpful but he wasn’t part of the tour he was just a phone call away. We didn’t get to see everything listed if not we had to take a taxi back. So told Frank we didn’t need to see Busan Tower. Songjeong beach we didn’t even stop it was a drive by sight. Never even heard of Nampodong or gukje market because it wasn’t even offered. If you take this $180 tour make sure you have someone that speaks English so that the tour becomes more of a tour knowing about the areas we visited. Not really worth the $180 paid unless you speak Korean. But made the best of it. I had a better time with my $110 tour. Make sure you get a timeline of visiting the sights.
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