Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Description
Begin your journey at the Songdo Skywalk, where you can enjoy panoramic ocean views from Korea’s longest over-water walkway. Continue to the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village, famous for its hillside homes, creative art installations, and vibrant photo spots. Explore the lively atmosphere of BIFF Square, followed by a visit to Gukje Market, one of Korea’s largest traditional markets offering endless local goods and street food. Just a short walk away, experience the energy of Jagalchi Market, the nation’s most iconic seafood market. Next, head up to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory for a sweeping view of Busan’s skyline and coastline—one of the city’s best vantage points. Conclude your tour at the stunning Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a rare seaside temple known for its dramatic cliffside setting and peaceful surroundings. This itinerary provides a well-rounded introduction to Busan’s most beloved landmarks.
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Itinerary
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean.
The sky walk has drawn attention as the first of its kind in Korea, and for its long, curving trail. To date, the first section of the walk
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname of "Machu Picchu of Busan." The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 1996, and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on August 14, 1996
Following the Korean War, refugees who had fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living, and this was the beginning of the Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international"). The Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to the Bupyeong Market, Kkangtong Market, and other smaller markets. The market stocks such a wide variety of goods, that you can find almost everything you need right here.
The Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest seafood market. After the Korean War the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the women who sell here are called 'Jagalchi Ajumma,' 'ajumma' meaning middle-aged or married women. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. If you visit you can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even these days you can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road.
We will drive you guys to the top Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is located in the heart of Busan. With an altitude of 427m, the mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. The mountain is mostly made up of andesite and the summit is relatively flat. Some parts of the mountain are also characterized by exposed bedrocks. ( We will be driving to the top )
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will inform you exact pick up time few days before the tour via email/viator message.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers except ages 3 and under are free of charge
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(71)
Fantastic tour of Busan, my guide Sue and driver were so helpful as I am travelling on a walker. Very knowledgeable about accessibility. The UN Cemetery was particularly moving as my Dad was a Korean War Vet, the lunch included was delicious. I was so impressed by Sue’s knowledge of the history of her city Busan. I would recommend this tour as a real highlight of my trip to Korea.
Busan is a city of new design, history, ocean and politics. I found very enjoyable and deep insights during the trip. The temple and the United Nations Cemetary was a incredible experience when I come across with the existence. Thanks very much for trip guide and best wishes.
Steve picked us all up at our own locations and was very friendly and informative. We saw many sites and he took us to a restaurant where the food was really enjoyable. Most of the tours I’ve been on the food at the tourist restaurants has not been good so this was a nice experience. Steve took all us of back to our own locations which was really nice
Very nice place, not only for visitation, but tbm for meditation. Despite a lot of tourists, arriving early manages to enjoy the place more.
Fun, funny, and educational tour around Busan. Our tour guide Steve is a local from Busan but educated in the US. He answered our many questions about Busan and South Korea - from history, culture, to customs… offering tips about places to eat and drink. We are at a delicious beef Korean BBQ restaurant for lunch. Steve was flexible and thoughtful, and we had a blast!
Everything we saw was memorable. Our tour guide was awesome in explaining in detail the historical facts around Busan and surrounding areas. I recommend Chris as your tour guide.
I had a great time, even though the weather was terrible. It was supposed to be a small group tour, but in the end there was only me, so it turned into a private tour with a fantastic guide, Chris. He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and accommodating. He answered all my questions and you could tell how proud he is of his town. It was like hanging out with a friend. The places we visited were beautiful, especially Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. I highly recommend this tour.
I gave this 1* because the organisers cancelled the trip 30mins before my pickup was due! They offered me an alternative day trip which I took but the late cancellation was unacceptable.
Our charming guide Chris explained everything to us and went at our pace. Unexpectedly it was a private excursion for our family (we were 3 people), in English, and by air-conditioned car, super comfortable. The temple is a wonder and the United Nations memorial is beautiful. It is very worth the excursion and the service from this provider is very reliable.
We had a great day with our guide CK (we booked group, but were solo with him), who managed an ideal balance of providing general information and personal big picture context, and proved well-versed in historical, philosophical and contempary matters, including movies and manhwas! The tour leads you to key seights in the north-east of Busan, so we recommend to take it at the start of a stay there. CK will fill out all the gaps of things you should further explore or missed, so thats an added benefit :)
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