Molundae Trail: The Hidden Coastal Walk Next to Dadaepo Beach That Most Tourists Miss

Stone monument marking the entrance to Molundae Park, Busan Monument No. 27

Most visitors to Busan head straight for Haeundae or Gwangalli and never make it to the western side of the city. I almost didn’t either. But at the far end of Dadaepo Beach, past the tidal flats where kids chase crabs and the reed fields where newlyweds pose for photos, there’s a forested headland called … Read more

Seokbulsa Temple in Busan: A Hidden Gem Inside Geumjeongsan Mountain

Stone Buddha figures carved into the cliff face at Seokbulsa Temple, Busan

Tucked behind a curtain of towering rock cliffs on Geumjeongsan Mountain, Seokbulsa Temple is one of Busan’s most quietly extraordinary places to visit. Featured in Lonely Planet and listed as the final stop on the unofficial Jungkook trail through his childhood neighborhood of Mandeok-dong — as highlighted on the official Visit Busan website — this … Read more