Busan sightseeing

Haedong Yonggungsa: Busan’s Seaside Temple Worth Every Step

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Sea and Haedong Yonggungsa temple viewed from the walking path, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, built directly along the coastline — making it one of the few temples in Korea where the sea and the temple grounds can be seen together in one frame. Admission is free, the visit takes roughly 40 minutes to an hour, and the site holds more … Read more

Seokbulsa Temple in Busan: A Hidden Gem Inside Geumjeongsan Mountain

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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