Busan is a stunning confluence of scenery, culture and cuisine in repose between mountains and sea. It’s long been domestically lauded as the country’s best beach getaway, but South Korea’s second largest city packs an eclectic offering of activities to suit all travelers: hike hills to Buddhist temples, settle into sizzling hot springs and feast on seafood still a-wriggle at Jagalchi, the country’s largest fish market.
Songdo Cloud Walkway is a short trail over Songdo Beach, Korea's first official beach located in the western Busan. While most of the "Skywalk" trails in Korea are straight shaped, Songdo Skywalk has a curved shape similar to a dragon. From the 365-meter-long Songdo Skywalk over the blue ocean, you can enjoy the magnificent view around the Songdo Beach area with a small lighthouse and a small rock island called Geobukseom. Enjoy your time with the night view of the Skywalk.
Busan X the SKY is located in the second highest building in Korea, Haeundae LCT the Sharp (411.6 m). In this highest, biggest-scale observatory, you can view the wide-spread ocean of Haeundae and the beautiful city of Busan. On top of the world-famous landmark of Busan such as the Gwangandaegyo (Diamond Bridge) and Marine City, you can view the day and night of Busan while you enjoy the premium services of the interior media facade, lounge cafe, and casual cafe. Experience the whole world below your feet at BUSAN X the SKY!
Haeundae Blue Line Park Haeundae Beach Train travels the Mipo–Songjeong section of Busan Green Railway, offering a great view of East Busan’s beautiful scenery. Its retro-style exterior and tasteful use of colors add a splash of uniqueness to Haeundae’s scenery. All seats on the train are turned toward the beach, so everyone has a panoramic view of East Busan’s sea. Sunshine scattering onto the waves brings about deep feelings of rest and peace. We invite you to go on a romantic ride on Haeundae Beach Train!
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is located on the coast of Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Busan. It received its name from a dream of Buddhist Monk Jeongam whom Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascended on the back of a dragon by the coast. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is hung over the edge of the land, where the sea meets the mountain like a piece of painting. Known as the most beautiful temple in Korea, the whole interior becomes a photo zone with an oceanic view.
The Bay 101 Yacht Tour Let’s take a yacht. Immediately after departure, the Gwangandaegyo Bridge, the symbol of Gwangalli, comes into view. The cruise gives you the rare opportunity to get a closer look at the bridge from right beside it, making you notice its grandeur. Then, we head over to Haeundae Beach. On the way to the beach, you will see the Nurimaru APEC House, where the APEC meeting was hosted, and Haeundae lies beyond the house. Seen from the yacht, Haeundae presents you with a different kind of beauty. The yacht glides past Haeundae and Marine City, making you treasure this trip amid your normal daily life.
Gamcheon Culture Village was built by religion group called ‘TAEGUKGYO’. It is called Korean style of Santorini village because of the colorful houses. Many artists came the village to do their works and it became famous for an art.(‘Machu Picchu’ of Asia)
Hongbeopsa Temple is the only monastery home to a statue of Gandhi given by the Indian Government in commemoration of 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Korea and India and to show gratitude to Ven. Shimsan, abbot of Hongbeopsa, who lent the building for the Indian Culture Center.
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Gyeongju was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Silla. The city is often referred to as a
“museum without walls” because of the many cultural relics scattered throughout the city.
Almost everything in this city, from the streets to the mountains, is rich in history.
Gyeongju has roughly 300 sites that have been designated as a cultural heritage,
with some of them being UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites.
Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom.
The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace
and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong.
Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598).
After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.
Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work.
The temple now holds seven national treasures, a number of additional important heritages,
and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto
by UNESCO in December 1995.
Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of
King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail
and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously
with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea.
Gyeongju Historic Areas (UNESCO World heritage) is home to the royal palaces of the Silla Dynasty. Travelers can visit Wolseong Fortress, the royal palace where princes used to live live, and Cheomseongdae. Wolseong is currently undergoing excavations as part of the Silla Royal District Restoration Project. The interior building site is divided into four zones (A-D) to conduct excavation research. The excavating company also runs the "With Wolseong" project to share the excavation process and findings with the public. If you visit Wolseong on Friday during the summer, you’ll get a chance to see the site up close in person.
Cheomseongdae Just a five-minute walk away from Wolseong is Cheomseongdae. This scientific stone building is the “oldest astronomical observatory in Asia” and was built by Queen Seondeok. It is filled with ancient scientific secrets. The 365 stones from which Cheomseongdae was built represents the number of days in a year, and the total of 29 levels and 30 levels of stone steps (depending on which level to count from) represents the number of days in a lunar month. The top 12 columns and the bottom 12 columns of the window symbolize the 24 seasonal divisions of the year according to the lunar calendar. Experts believe astronomers would have stepped inside the structure as they observed the starts. The top 12 tiers and bottom 12 tiers divided by a window in the middle, represent the 12 months and 24 seasonal divisions of the year. So, look and think carefully to imagine how our ancestors would have used Cheomseongdae.
Gyeongju National Museum houses numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). The museum provide various programs including at the Children’s Museum School. Newly renovated Silla Art Gallery and Silla History Gallery lobby by Teoyang Studio is popular among visitors. This multi-complex center provides history of Silla with various artifacts.
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