Busan South-East (Pick-up Busan KTX train station, Hotel, Airport) Check-in Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan - Located on the northeastern coast of Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a unique attraction as it is one of the few temples in Korea situated by the sea, with most being in the mountains. Established in 1376 by the esteemed Buddhist teacher Naong during the Goryeo dynasty, the temple features the Seawater Great Goddess Buddha, Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (housed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions overlooking the ocean. Many visit on New Year’s Day to make wishes as the sun rises. April is particularly beautiful with cherry blossoms, and the temple is illuminated with lanterns during Buddha’s birthday in the lunar calendar’s fourth month.

Daebyeon Port Entrance - Recognized as one of the 100 beautiful fishing villages by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Daebyeon Port hosts the anchovy festival, celebrating Gijang’s specialty. Anchovy Theme Square, the festival’s main venue, features iconic towers and stunning sculptures with lighting, music, and fountains. Visitors can enjoy abalone porridge, live seafood, and shop for dried seafood.

Gijang Crab Market - Gijang Market is an outdoor market offering a variety of products, including fishery and agricultural goods. It showcases seasonal fishery items like seaweed and anchovy in spring, and cutlassfish in autumn. The cutlassfish, especially around Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), are renowned nationwide for their exceptional taste. Visitors can also savor live King crabs at the market.

Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road - Known as Busan’s Montmartre, Dalmaji-gil Road is celebrated for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, making it one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haeundae Dalmaji Hill and the moon viewed from Cheongsapo add to the scenic beauty.

Songjeong Beach - Songjeong Beach extends 1.2 kilometers with a width of 30 to 60 meters. Its white sandy beach is perfect for families with young children due to its shallow waters. The beach is a popular spot for pre-wedding photoshoots. Nearby, Jukdo Park at the entrance to Songjeonghang Port offers a view of the beach from Songiljeong Pavilion, with white and red lighthouses as popular photo spots. The path leads through a grove of evergreens, and fishermen often line the breakwaters to the lighthouses.

Haeundae Beach - Haeundae Beach is Busan’s most famous beach, stretching 1.5 kilometers with a width of 30 to 50 meters, creating a stunning coastline before a shallow bay, ideal for swimming. It attracts crowds every summer, with accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to private guesthouses. Haeundae Beach is also known for cultural events and festivals throughout the year. Nearby attractions include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, and more.

Dongbaekseom - Situated on Dongbaekseom Island, known for its natural beauty with dense camellia and pine trees, Nurimaru APEC House serves as a memorial and international conference hall since the APEC summit. The 3-story building is a modernistic take on “jeongja,” a traditional Korean pavilion, with a roof symbolizing Dongbaekseom Island’s ridgeline. Its interior showcases Korea’s traditional culture. The terrace, with a Korean wooden floor concept, overlooks Oryukdo Island, Gwangan Bridge, and Dallmaji Hill, offering a spectacular view of Haeundae Beach.

Shinsegae Centum City - Shinsegae Centum City Department Store, the world’s largest shopping complex according to Guinness World Records, offers a wide range of entertainment options, including an ice rink, movie theater, golf range, and spa. It features 21 designer brands and 622 famous brands. As Korea’s first department store, Shinsegae reflects decades of retail experience. Designed by Italian architect Claudio Silvestrin and American firm Callison, Centum City embodies the “golden sea” concept and is a landmark in Busan.

Busan Cinema Center - The Busan Cinema Center, the exclusive venue for BIFF, Asia’s largest film festival, opened on September 29, 2011, fulfilling the aspirations of film professionals and Busan’s goal to be a leading Asian movie and visual city.

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea - The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries who died during the Korean War (1950-1953). It is the only memorial cemetery dedicated to UN soldiers worldwide. Initially holding up to 11,000 graves, most soldiers were repatriated at their families’ request, leaving 2,300 graves. The serene park spans 135,000 square meters, featuring notable sites like the Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument, and two ponds.

Igidae Park - The Igidae Coastal Walk stretches 4.7 kilometers from Igidae Dongsaengmal to Oryukdo Sunrise Park, taking about an hour at a leisurely pace. Enjoy the beautiful landscape with a bottle of cool water, with the forest on one side and the sea on the other. It’s a great spot for trekkers of all skill levels. Take a break at the jagalma-dang (pebble beach) or observation area. The Igidae Coastal Walk is also a fantastic alternative to view the annual fireworks over Gwangalli Beach in late October.

Oryukdo Skywalk - Oryukdo Island consists of Usakdo, Surido, Gonggotdo, Guldo, and Deungdaedo (Lighthouse) Islands. The upper part of Usakdo divides into two segments, leading to names like Bangpaedo and Sol Island, depending on water levels. As many ships pass by Oryukdo Island en route to Busan Port, it symbolizes Busan’s cultural heritage. Oryukdo Skywalk is located at Seungdumal, meaning a saddle, due to its shape, and was also called Jallokgae by locals and female divers.

Geoje Island: Round trip (Pick-up Busan Hotel and check-in Busan Hotel)

Hakdong Mongdol Beach - Hakdong Mongdol Beach, covered with small black pebbles, spans 1.2 kilometers in length and 50 meters in width, covering a 30,000 ㎡ area. Walking on the pebbles provides acupressure benefits. Unlike other southern beaches, Hakdong Mongdol Beach has deep waters and rough waves, but offers various water activities. Nearby accommodations and restaurants are available, and the dock offers boat excursions around popular attractions.

Geoje Panorama Cable Car - The “Geoje Panorama Cable Car” (거제파노라마 케이블카) runs 1.56 km from Hakdong Pass to Mt. Nojasan Observatory, operating 45 carriages and accommodating up to 2,000 people per hour. It takes 6-8 minutes one way to reach the summit of Mt. Nojasan. True to its name, the cable car offers a 360-degree view of Hallyeohaesang National Ocean Park and Daemado (near Japan Island) in the distance. The fare is 15,000 won for regular carriages and 20,000 won for crystal carriages with a floor view.

Sinseondae - Sinseondae Cliff
Sinseondae Observatory, located between Dojangpo Maeul and Haegeumgang, offers stunning views of fantastically shaped rocks against the deep-blue ocean. “Sinseon” means supernatural beings in Korean, and the beauty of this spot is said to attract them. The blue and yellow rock layers tell a unique history. A stairway from the road leads to the lookout point. Just past a gas station along the coastal highway, Sinseondae Observatory reveals itself. Walking onto the rocks, views of surrounding islands and landscapes open up. Many commercials and TV shows have been filmed here. April and May are ideal for viewing bright-yellow canola flowers across the island.

Gyeongju UNESCO: Round trip (Pick-up Busan Hotel and check-in Busan Hotel)

Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple complex featuring wooden buildings on raised stone terraces. The grounds are divided into three areas: Birojeon (Vairocana Buddha Hall), Daeungjeon (Hall of Great Enlightenment), and Geungnakjeon (Hall of Supreme Bliss). These areas and the stone terraces represent the land of Buddha. The stone terraces, bridges, and two pagodas – Seokgatap (Pagoda of Sakyamuni) and Dabotap (Pagoda of Bountiful Treasures) – facing Daeungjeon showcase the Silla’s fine masonry work.

Daereungwon Tomb Complex - The Daereungwon Tomb Complex in Gyeongju features large ancient tombs of Silla Kingdom kings and nobles. It houses 23 large tombs, with 13 excavated and only one (Cheonmachong - tomb of King Michu) open to the public. The tomb chamber contained a lacquered wooden coffin surrounded by burial goods. A total of 11,500 artifacts were recovered, reflecting the king’s lavish lifestyle. Excavated in 1973, the tomb likely dates to the fifth century.

Gyeongju Folk Craft Village - Gyeongju Folk Craft Village consists of 40 thatched and tile-roofed houses inhabited by local artisans skilled in traditional arts and crafts. The village features various crafts, including metal, pottery, timber, jewels, hanbok (Korean traditional clothes), and stone crafts.

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can explore the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and sample Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan, known for maintaining wealth over 12 generations and producing many notable figures. Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and spending habits that enabled this. The village also houses Yoseokgung, the home of Silla Princess Yoseok. Nearby attractions include Gyerim Forest, Naemulwangneung Royal Tomb, and Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School.

Gyeongju National Museum - Gyeongju National Museum is cherished by visitors and locals for its extensive collection of historical and cultural artifacts from the Silla dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). Recently renovated, the museum now includes an art gallery, historical artifacts exhibition hall, Wolji Pond exhibition hall, and a planned exhibition space. The museum aims to contribute to the community and redefine its identity by offering lifelong learning opportunities and improving management. As a cultural center, it strives to preserve, exhibit, and research Silla’s rich history and culture, while promoting international exchange, social education programs, and special exhibitions.

Cheomseongdae Observatory - Cheomseongdae is Asia’s oldest existing astronomical observatory, built during Queen Seon-deok’s reign (r. 632-647) to observe stars and forecast weather. This stone structure, a blend of straight lines and curves, was designated National Treasure No.31 on December 20, 1962. Standing 9.17m high, its base stone measures 5.35m on each side. The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice, and 24 solar terms (astronomical solar year) were determined by star observation. The pavilion stone likely served as a directional standard. The 362 stones used in Cheomseongdae’s construction represent the 362 days in a lunar year.

Bomun Lake - Bomun Tourist Complex is Gyeongju’s international tourist district, centered around Bomunho Lake, about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju. Spanning approximately 8,000 km², it features an international-scale luxury hotel, family-friendly condos, a golf range, and pleasant walking paths to suit diverse tourist needs. The complex attracts visitors in April when cherry blossoms bloom. The sight of cherry blossoms around Bomunho Lake and Bulguksa Temple is popular among domestic travelers.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Anamji Pond
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond served as a secondary palace for the Silla Kingdom’s crown prince and a banquet site for national events and important visitors. Created in 674 during King Munmu’s reign, the pond features three small islands and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After Silla’s fall, the site was abandoned and forgotten. Known as “Anapji” during the Goryeo and Joseon periods, a pottery fragment with “Wolji” (a pond reflecting the moon) was found in the 1980s, revealing the pond’s true name. The site was renamed Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

After the tour, return to Busan for a night tour.

Busan South-West: (Pick-up Busan Hotel and drop-off in Busan)

Songdo Beach - Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is Korea’s first beach. After its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Efforts to restore its former beauty have made it even more stunning than before. With its pristine sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is a popular tourist destination, attracting over five million visitors annually. Enjoy spectacular coastal views from a scenic marine cable car ride, with options for a transparent crystal cabin to see Yannan Park, Nampodong City, and Namhwang Bridge.

Taejongdae - Taejongdae Cliffed Coast was formed by layers of rock forced together beneath a lake during the Cretaceous period, then eroded by the sea. The coast features geological formations, including sea caves and uniquely shaped rocks. Visitors can walk forested paths or take the train course to access Taejongdae Observatory and Yeongdo Coastal Culture Space.

Huinnyeoul Culture Village - Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Huinnyeoul-gil, Busan’s original downtown center, was named for the water current at Bongnaesan Mountain’s foot, resembling falling snow. In December 2011, the old house was transformed into a unique Culture and Art Village reflecting Yeongdo life. Above the steep Jeoryeong Coastal Trail wall, the village offers a unique view of small houses clustered along narrow alleys formed by the coast at the cliff’s end. This is where refugees’ sorrowful lives began and where Huinnyeoul Culture Village’s current cultural community was established.

Busan Gamcheon Culture Village - Gamcheon Culture Village is characterized by houses built in a staircase fashion on a coastal mountain’s foothills, earning it the nickname “Machu Picchu of Busan.” The village’s alleys are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures by residents.

Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street - Nampodong, Busan’s old downtown area, offers a variety of brand shops and affordable local stores. Between the streets, there are street food alleys.

Gukje Market - Gukje Traditional Market
Originally formed by Korean War refugees, this downtown market has grown into Busan’s largest. It offers the best wholesale prices for clothing, silk, linen, curtains, bags, glasses, and many imported items. Similar to Seoul’s Namdaemun Market, the stores are small, and vendor-filled alleys are narrow. Kukje Market extends into Kwangbok-dong & Namp’o-dong, with the Jagalchi Fish Market along its southern boundary.

Busan Tower - Busan Tower, a symbol of Busan, stands 69 meters above sea level at a height of 120 meters. The tower’s top is modeled after the baldaquin of Dabotap Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju. Loved by Busan citizens and tourists, the tower offers a stunning night view and features such as the Statue of the Great Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Bell of the Citizens, a flower clock, and a bust of Busan-based independent activist Baeksan An Hee-je.

Jagalchi Market - Jagalchi Fish Market
This market represents Busan and is famous nationwide. Visitors can enjoy fresh raw fish right at the market. Even today, women sell mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians), and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside the market and along the shore.

Gwangalli Beach - Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 km long, 25-110 m wide, and renowned for its fine sand. A water cleaning program has made the beach’s water pristine, attracting many young tourists. The Gwangalli area is filled with romantic restaurants, cafes, and stores selling famous fashion brands. While the area offers plenty, many visit in the evening to admire the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge stretching across the horizon.

• Private transportation
• Night tour
• Guide + driver or driving guide
• Airport (PUS) pickup and drop-off
• Gas, toll, and parking fees included

• Hotel and accommodation are not included
• Meals and admission fees payable on the spot

From ancient times to the present, Busan has been a city of natural beauty, where mountains, sea, and rivers harmonize to create a wonderful landscape and a center of transportation and trade hub.

To the east of the surrounding city, you can see the splendid Buddhist culture of the Silla Kingdom in Gyeongju, the 1000-year-old capital of the Silla Kingdom, and learn about the lifestyle and philosophy of ancient Koreans through the tombs of the Silla kings and nobles.

Geoje Island is the second-largest island in Korea after Jeju Island. we will take a cruise to visit the Botanical Garden, a filming location for famous movies and TV shows, and then see a Korean War POW camp history.

It can be a memorable trip by booking a hotel in Busan without the hassle of lodging while visiting interesting stories and attractions from local guides in nearby cities and enjoying the abundant culture, history, scenery, and various famous local foodies for 4 days on your customized private trip.

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