Cheongsapo Daritdol ObservatoryLink to page

Extending 72.5 m over the sea at a height of 20 m, the observatory has a crescent-shaped transparent floor at its end, offering the thrill of walking above the water. From here, visitors can see the five neatly aligned reefs known as Daritdol, the offshore lighthouse, Cheongsapo’s beautiful coastline, and splendid sunrise and sunset views.

ChinatownLink to page

Shanghai Street is a small slice of China in Busan. Its blend of Busan’s modern history, exotic red lanterns, Chinese music, and restaurants creates a distinctive atmosphere. It is a must-visit place for anyone who wants to enjoy a brief trip to China while in Busan.

Yongdusan ParkLink to page

Yongdusan, a 49 m hill in central Busan, is one of the city’s three famous mountains. It was once called Songhyeonsan because the sea could be seen through its dense pine forest. Later it became known as Yongdusan because its shape resembles a dragon poised to swallow invaders arriving from Japan.

Songdo Marine Cable CarLink to page

The Songdo Marine Cable Car was restored after 29 years to revive the former fame of Songdo Beach, Korea’s first public beach. Thirty-nine modern cabins, including crystal cabins with transparent floors, travel from Songnim Park on the east side of the beach to Amnam Park on the west, offering outstanding views of the Songdo coast.

Songdo Cloud TrailsLink to page

This walkway connects the mainland with Turtle Island on the east side of Songdo Beach. Sections of transparent tempered glass create the feeling of walking over the sea. The coastal waters filled with boats and Songdo Beach can be viewed at a glance, making it a new Busan landmark.

Busan Museum of ArtLink to page

Opened on March 20, 1998, this modern museum was established to broaden public participation in art and encourage artistic creation. Exhibitions in diverse genres and educational programs offer citizens many opportunities to enjoy culture in an open and welcoming museum.

Dongbaekseom IslandLink to page

At the end of Haeundae Beach, behind the Westin Josun Busan, lies the small and scenic Dongbaekseom Island. Originally an island, it became connected to the mainland through sedimentation over many years, but its traditional name still recalls its former geography.

Dalmaji ParkLink to page

Dalmaji-gil refers to the coastal hills east of Haeundae and is often called Busan’s Montmartre. The blue sea, white sand, camellia groves, and pine forests create a celebrated landscape that has long represented the area and is counted among Busan’s eight scenic views.

Gukje MarketLink to page

Gukje Market was once the quickest place to encounter new goods brought through trade. Nearby Bupyeong Market is one of Jung-gu’s oldest traditional markets and is now known for its night market. The area was also a birthplace of Korea’s film industry and retains a memorial square for the Busan International Film Festival, making it an entertaining place to explore many types of markets.

Gwangandaegyo BridgeLink to page

More than a transportation link, Gwangandaegyo Bridge offers superb views from its upper deck of the open sea, Oryukdo, Hwangnyeongsan, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom, and Dalmaji Hill. Its advanced artistic lighting displays different colors by day and season, making it one of Busan’s best-known landmarks.

UN Memorial CemeteryLink to page

The UN Memorial Cemetery is the world’s only United Nations cemetery and is the resting place of service members who gave their lives for world peace and freedom. The UN Command began creating it in January 1951 during the Korean War, and after completion in April, remains from temporary graves across Korea were reinterred here.

TaejongdaeLink to page

Taejongdae is a signature coastal landscape of Busan, famous for wave-cut platforms, sea cliffs, and caves formed by erosion. Its varied geological features, natural rock patterns, and pebble beach blend into outstanding scenery, with trails linking coastal ecology areas, the Taejongdae Observatory, and Yeongdo’s marine culture spaces.

Haedong Yonggungsa TempleLink to page

Set on the coast of Sirang-ri in Gijang, Haedong Yonggungsa offers a striking scene of sea, waves, and wind. Its name is said to come from a dream in which the monk Jeongam saw Avalokitesvara ascend to heaven riding a dragon. The temple hangs like a painting at the land’s edge where mountain meets sea.

Haeundae BeachLink to page

Haeundae is Busan’s representative beach, known for its broad white sand, beautiful shoreline, shallow water, and gentle waves. Dongbaekseom lies at the right end of the beach; once an island, it became connected to the mainland after years of sedimentation.

Gamcheon Culture VillageLink to page

Now celebrated for scenery beautiful enough to earn the nickname “Korea’s Machu Picchu,” the village began in a painful chapter of Busan’s history, when Korean War refugees cultivated the hillside to build homes. After selection for a village art project in 2009, students, artists, and residents transformed it into one of Busan’s leading attractions.

Jagalchi MarketLink to page

Jagalchi Market stretches along the waterfront through Nampo-dong and Chungmu-dong in Jung-gu. Close to the city center, it combines the functions of a traditional market and a leisure destination. Together with the nearby Shindonga Seafood Market and dried-fish market, it vividly represents Busan’s maritime character.