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The famous and best tourist attractions in Busan are the main attraction for tourists who vacation in South Korea.
Busan is one of the metropolitan cities in South Korea and has the second largest population after Seoul.
Busan currently has a population of 3.5 million.
So it's not surprising that there are so many favorite tourist destinations in Busan and you must visit while on vacation.
The following is a list of 25 famous tourist attractions in Busan that you must visit while on vacation with friends and family.
1. Haeundae Beach (Haeundae Beach)
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Busan is famous for its area close to the ocean, so it's no wonder the beach is the main destination for tourists.
The view of white sand along the 1.5 km and the width of the beach area of 30-50 meters makes the coastline very beautiful for a vacation.
Haeundae Beach is very crowded when summer has arrived.
In addition, many cultural activities and festivals are held annually at this famous beach.
Then, there are many facilities available around Haeundae Beach such as showers, changing rooms, drinking places, and other activities that can be done.
2. Haedong Yonggungsa
Haedong Yonggungsa
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Haedong Yonggungsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gijang-gun, Busan.
What's interesting about this temple is that it is located on the beach, so that beautiful sea views can be easily obtained.
This stunning temple was built in 1376 by Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty.
In this place, the natural natural atmosphere adds to the impression of the beauty of this temple, coupled with the unique statues, pagodas, and stairs.
In addition, the temple is surrounded by many lush plants and trees.
Especially in spring, tourists will get a beautiful view of the beautiful Sakura flowers.
Interested in a vacation to Haedong Yonggungsa?
3. Taejongdae
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For visitors who want to vacation in the park while enjoying the sea view, they can choose Taejongdae as a tourist destination in Busan.
This natural park overlooks the open sea at the southernmost tip of Yeongdo-gu island.
There are very interesting spots and observation decks for taking pictures together or alone.
The natural and beautiful scenery of the combination of the sea, lighthouses, cliffs and ships will add to your holiday experience.
In addition, Taejongdae park is also often used for many film shoots.
4. Jagalchi Market
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For those of you, tourists who want to hunt for seafood, you can choose Jagalchi Market as a destination.
This market has many sellers who provide many types of fish ranging from raw, processed, dried, to cooked fish.
Every day, fresh fish is delivered for sale at this famous market.
Starting from clams, crabs, shrimp, squid and other types of fish sold here.
In addition, you as a tourist can try to taste various processed foods from sea fish from several restaurants in Jagalchi Market.
Jagalchi Fish Market is open daily during the week from 8am – 10pm. Meanwhile, to enter this market is free of charge.
Interested in vacationing and shopping at one of the famous tourist spots in Busan?
5. Yongdusan Park
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Yongdusan Park – photo: wikipedia.org
Yongdusan Park can be an option for those of you who want to enjoy the park then you can choose this place.
Yogdusan means from yongdu which means "dragon head" and san which means "mountain".
The peak area here covers an area of 69,000 square meters and has 70 types of trees growing here.
One of the highlights of this park is the statue of Yi Sun-sin, who was a naval hero in the 16th century.
In addition, in Yongdusan Park there are other interesting places such as Busan Tower, Museum of World Folk Instruments, and many more.
6. Gwangalli Beach
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Gwangalli Beach can be an option for those of you who want to see the beauty of the sand beaches in Busan.
This famous beach has a length of 1.4 km with a width of 25-110 meters.
Famous for its clear water makes you feel at home to survive here.
Then, visitors can enjoy a romantic cafe and restaurant.
In addition, there are many stores selling various well-known fashion brands in the Gwangalli Beach area.
7. SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium
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SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium is a vacation spot as well as a means of education, especially for your children.
Here there are about 250 types of marine animals and more than 35,000 marine animals in this aquarium.
There are many kinds of marine animals that you can find at SEA LIFE Busan such as penguins, piranhas, seals, otters, turtles and many more.
Interested in visiting this aquarium and one of the best tourist attractions in Busan?
8. Beomeosa
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Beomeosa is a shrine destination on the edge of Mount Geumjeongsan, which is a famous mountain in Busan.
This Beomeosa Temple was built by the monk UI sang in 678.
What's interesting about this building is the luxurious and stunning architecture.
In addition, there is a three-story pagoda with four pillars that was built in the 9th century.
9. Busan Tower
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Busan Tower is a popular landmark in Busan with a height of up to 120 meters.
Located 69 meters above sea level and this tower has been under construction since 1973.
At the top of this tower offers an observatory deck to see the view and panorama of the city of Busan.
At night, you can get special photos with the background of Busan Tower with beautiful lighting.
Interested in a vacation to one of the favorite tourist attractions in Busan?
10. Gwangan Bridge (Gwangan Bridge)
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Gwangan Bridge / Gwangan Bridge / Gwangandaegyo is the largest suspension bridge in South Korea that connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu.
The road surface of this bridge has a length of about 6.5 km and the overall length of the Gwangan Bridge is 7,420 meters.
This famous bridge as an icon and symbol of the city of Busan.
In addition, the main attraction of this bridge is the very beautiful scenery around this tourist spot.
Visitors can see the view of Hwangnyeongsan mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Oryukdo Island, and other interesting sights from Busan.
Then, at night, the Gwangan Bridge is equipped with beautiful lighting to enjoy.
Interested in a vacation to Gwangan Bridge?
11. Gamcheon Culture Village
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Gamcheon Culture Village – photo: tourkekorea.net
Gamcheon Culture Village is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Busan with a unique view.
It is a residential village with colorful paints so it is very beautiful when you take pictures in this place.
The uniqueness of this village is not only from the color of the paint, but the tourists can enjoy several art galleries, mural works, and an amazing mini museum.
In addition, visitors can enjoy delicious street food and don't forget to buy beautiful souvenirs at Gamcheon Culture Village.
12. Gukje Market (Gukje Market)
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Gukje Market can be a favorite destination for tourists who want to shop.
This market is located in Shinchang-dong, Jung district, Busan.
You can find everything you need and items to buy.
Gukje Market sells necessities such as electronics, household goods, vegetables, clothes, fish and fruits.
This market is very popular for Koreans and foreign tourists to bargain for goods.
13. Oryukdo Skywalk
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For those of you tourists who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the sea while spurring adrenaline, you can try the Oryukdo Skywalk tourist spot.
The shape of the Oryukdo Skywalk when viewed from above is similar to a saddle.
Is one of the favorite destinations in Busan made of strong glass to walk around while observing the extreme atmosphere.
The construction of this tour was completed on September 12, 2012 and has been operating since October 18, 2013.
The Oryukdo Skywalk Bridge is 35 meters above the coastal cliff and 15 meters long.
On a clear day, visitors can of course enjoy views of the sea and waves through the transparent glass floor.
In addition, the scenery at Oryukdo Skywalk is suitable for taking pictures together.
14. Geumjeongsan
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Geumjeongsan is one of the mountains in Busan.
This mountain has a very special shape, coupled with dense forests and clear fountains that add to the natural atmosphere.
In addition, this mountain is a habitat for more than 2,300 species of trees and more than 600 species of animals.
Near the mountain, there are many tourist attractions such as Dongnae Spa, Geumgang Gongwon Park, Beomeosa Temple, Gukcheongsa Temple, Geumjeongsanseong Fort, and many more.
Interested in climbing this Geumjeongsan Mountain?
15. Dongbaekseom
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Dongbaekseom is an island in Busan, close to the famous Haeundae Beach.
This island has beautiful gardens and sea views plus a very beautiful mermaid statue on the beach.
Then, at the top of Dongbaekseom island there is a monument to Choe Chi-Won and a statue that is so amazing.
In addition, you can climb the stairs while enjoying the natural scenery of this island.
16. Daejeo Ecological Park
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For those of you tourists who want to enjoy the natural atmosphere and enjoy the view of beautiful flowers, you can choose Daejeo Ecological Park.
This place is located along the banks of the Nakdonggang river, which is after Gimhae Airport.
This beautiful garden is home to migratory birds.
Here, you can enjoy various grasses, swamps, waterways, and of course flowers.
You can see various types of flowers such as sunflowers, cherry blossoms, and many more.
Interested in having a vacation while taking pictures to one of the famous tourist attractions in Busan?
17. Yeongdodaegyo
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Yeongdodaegyo – photo: www.mandibus.kr
Yeongdodaegyo is a famous bridge and a landmark that you must visit when on vacation to Busan.
This bridge connects the districts of Jung-gu and Yeongdo-gu.
What's interesting about this Yeongdodaegyo bridge is that one side of the bridge can be lifted when large ships pass through this place.
18. Busan Museum of Art
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This museum, located in U-Dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, presents a major cultural attraction that is simply amazing.
Opened since 1998, this five-story museum offers an outdoor garden, exhibition space and educational space.
In addition, this museum provides the opportunity for visitors to see works of art with high quality.
The collection of the Busan Museum of Art is a modern art work that expresses the culture of the people since then and now consists of 2,000 works.
The artworks come from various countries such as China, Japan, Vietnam, Europe and America.
19. Korea National Maritime Museum
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Korea National Maritime Museum – photo: www.tdintelligence.com
The Korea National Maritime Museum is the third largest maritime museum and museum in the Republic of Korea.
The museum, located in Dongsam-dong, was inaugurated on July 9, 2012.
The museum is famous for its collections on history, culture, marine life, Korean public figures in the maritime industry, maritime industry, and marine-related topics.
The Korea National Maritime Museum is home to more than 14 thousand historical objects and relics from the maritime industry, an aquarium library, outdoor performances, and 4D theater to add to the unforgettable impression.
In addition, visitors will directly experience miniature models from the maritime world such as miniature ships and others.
20. Busan Citizens Park
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The park is built on a former US military base, with nearly 1 million trees and 97 different types of shrubs.
Busan Citizens Park takes five themes, namely memories, culture, fun, nature, and participation.
Then, visitors can get various performances and facilities such as play areas, parking lots, convenience stores, cafes and toilets.
This park certainly made Busan more famous not only for local tourists, but also popular all over the world.
21. Bujeon Market
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Bujeon Market is a famous traditional market in Busan and is in front of Bujeon station.
Most of the sales are in the market and visitors can buy various necessities such as ginseng, vegetables, fruits, seafood, nuts and other foodstuffs.
In addition, you can also enjoy a variety of restaurants and market food snacks which are quite cheap in this place.
22. Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
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Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory has been open since August 2017 and is located in a fishing village in Haeundae, Busan.
With a height of up to 20 meters and a length of up to 72.5 meters, it is suitable for viewing beautiful panoramic sea views.
Then, visitors can see the ocean directly down because this observatory uses thick transparent glass.
When you vacation here, the right time is when the afternoon when sunset has arrived.
In addition, when the visitors have finished seeing the sunset view, they can enjoy dinner at a seafood restaurant or just enjoy a drink at the cafe.
23. The Bay 101
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For those of you who want to see the cityscape of Busan at night while enjoying cafes and restaurants, then you can choose The Bay 101 as your destination.
Here there is a choice of coffee shops that provide high quality coffee, drinks, sweet cakes, and also delicious ice cream.
Then, visitors can also enjoy steak and burgers at the restaurant.
In addition, during the day you can enjoy various kinds of water rides such as banana boats, jet skis, jet boats, and speed boats.
24. Song Marine Cable Car
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To add to your vacation experience, you can enjoy the Song Marine Cable Car to see the beautiful view from above.
This ride has been launched since 1964 as Korea's first cable car.
However it has been closed for 29 years for environmental reasons from 1988-2002.
Reopened in 2007 as the Song Marine Cable Car, it has a total length of 1.62 km and sits at 86 meters above sea level.
There are two types of cable car rides, namely crystal cruise and air cruise.
Crystal cruise cable car rides are more expensive because they use a transparent floor made of glass.
So, are you interested in trying the Song Marine Cable Car at one of the best tourist attractions in Busan?
25. Gimhae Lotte Water Park
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For those of you who want to play and have a vacation with water in South Korea, then you can choose Gimhae Lotte Water Park as a vacation spot close to Busan.
This place has many interesting rides such as outdoor water pool, indoor wave pool, tornado slides and many more, so it's no wonder Gimhae Lotte Water Park is the largest water park in Korea.
This water playground has a “Polynesian” theme, which is the theme of the environment and water rides for the most memorable experience.
In addition, for you tourists there is a gift shop to buy souvenirs and a restaurant to eat if you feel hungry.
Interested in playing and having a vacation to one of the famous tourist attractions in the area near Busan?
That's information about the list of famous and best tourist attractions in Busan that you must visit.
Actually, there are still many tourist destinations in Busan for holidays with family and friends. Are you interested in traveling with your beloved family to Busan, South Korea. thanks