Haedong Yonggungsa

Fisheries Science Museum Busan: Free Entry, Whale Skeleton & Ocean Views in Gijang

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Entrance of the National Fisheries Science Museum in Gijang, Busan

I was already planning to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple when I remembered the Fisheries Science Museum Busan was right next door. I’d been meaning to go for a while, so I figured this was the day. When I arrived, a group of kindergarteners were on a class trip — a good sign for any free … Read more

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