Busan
This magnificent temple is Busan鈥檚 best sight. Despite its city location, Beomeo-sa is a world away from the urban jungle, with beautiful architecture set鈥
Must-see attractions in Gyeongsangnam-do
Busan
Anyone with a love of seafood and a tolerance for powerful odours could easily spend an hour exploring the country鈥檚 largest fish market. Narrow lanes鈥
Busan
This historically rich, mountainside slum became a tourist destination after an arty makeover in 2009, when students decided to brighten up the鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Come springtime, cherry blossoms can be found more and more throughout Korea, as more and more trees are being planted.
Busan
Haeundae is the country鈥檚 most famous beach. During the peak August travel season, umbrellas mushroom across the 2km-long beach while frolickers fill the鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
The visual imagery of this temple is a feast for the eyes and, like any exquisite dinner, should be savoured with deliberation. Stone walls supporting鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Jagged ridges, 400m-high peaks, ropes, ladders and awe-inspiring views await travellers looking for a challenging hike. Most travellers disembark the鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Founded by priest Yeongi in AD 544 after his return from India, this ancient temple dedicated to the Birojana Buddha is enveloped by the beautiful natural鈥
Busan
Originally launched in 1964 as Korea's first cable car, the Songdo Beach attraction reopened in 2017, measuring a distance of 1.62km 鈥 four times what it鈥
Busan
Hard to find, difficult to reach and a wonder to behold, this hermitage has Buddhist images meticulously etched into stone. Visually powerful in scale and鈥
Busan
Travellers climbing Geumjeong-san (旮堨爼靷; Geumjeong Mountain) expecting to see a fort will be disappointed because there isn鈥檛 one. Geumjeong Fortress鈥
Busan
Add this cable car to your list of must-do activities. The panoramic view of development coursing through valleys of verdant mountains is breathtaking. On鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Between Namhae-gun and Sangju beach, Bori-am is a busy Buddhist hermitage on Geum-san (旮堨偘; Geum Mountain, 681m) famous for brilliant sunrises and鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Tongdo-sa is noted for a sari, a crystalline substance thought to develop inside the body of a pure monk. The sari is enshrined in a fenced area and鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
This temple is a visual masterpiece filled with enchanting contours, colours and contrasts. It begins at the park entrance with an 800m walk through a鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Stretching out 1975m, this is Korea鈥檚 longest cable-car ride. Near the top of Mireuk-san (461m), the view of Hallyeo Maritime National Park is dramatic鈥
Busan
On the southern tip of Yeongdo (鞓侂弰; Yeong Island), experience the city鈥檚 rugged coastline along a well-groomed walking path. For those less inclined to鈥
Busan
The museum opened in July 2017 as the first film exhibition and experience in South Korea. Inside, visitors can pose with statues of their favourite鈥
Busan
Among the city's seven beaches, Gwangan is the best option for access and quality (the other beaches are Haeundae, Dadaepo, Songdo, Songjeong, Ilgwang and鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Local street signs call it a castle, but it鈥檚 actually a well-preserved fortress that was partially destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592. One of鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Peaceful and remote, Yeonhwado is a small island ideal for three-hour hikes. From the ferry (return 鈧18,400, one hour, departs 6.30am, 9.30am,11am, 1pm鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
This small but worthwhile national museum inside Jinju Fortress houses a collection of artefacts dating back to the Imjin War (鞛勳鞕滊瀫; Imjin Wae-ran) 鈥 a鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Bijindo is actually two islands joined together by a sand bridge, which makes for some outstanding photography. It's a popular getaway destination for鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Haegeumgang, a collection of breathtaking rocky islets and a jagged coastline, forms part of the Hallyeo Maritime National Park 鈥 famous for life鈥
Busan
If the trails of Geumjeong Fortress seem more like work than pleasure, there are opportunities to explore Busan鈥檚 natural beauty at a more leisurely pace鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Here's a destination people visit because it's popular, not because it's interesting. Local marketing bumf calls it one of the island's best sites, but鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Geojedo's busiest tourist attraction is a tiny island-sized botanical garden 4km off the coast. It鈥檚 popular with Korean travellers, but unless you鈥
Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp
Gyeongsangnam-do
In Geoje-si, this modest but worthwhile museum provides hard-to-find information about the POW camp experience during the Korean War. Just by the gate is鈥
Busan
This is the only United Nations cemetery in the world and is the final resting place of 2300 men from 11 nations, including the UK, Turkey, Canada and鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
This museum inside the Tongdo-sa compound houses a collection of Buddhist paintings with limited viewing hours (9am to 11.30am and 1pm to 5pm) to minimise鈥
Busan
One of the country's few temples situated on the coast, Haedong Yonggung offers spectacular views of the temple grounds and surrounding ocean. Located鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
The black-pebble beach in Hakdong is a cosy destination for family outings and romantic getaways, about 30 minutes by car from Geoje-si. Summer crowds鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Gangguan is not the only harbour in the city, but it's the prettiest. It鈥檚 also a busy pier anchored by a promenade that serves multiple civic functions,鈥
Busan
The hour it takes to walk through this small museum will be time well spent. There's a surprising amount of English material documenting the history of鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Sharp cliffs and crashing waves on dramatic rock formations make this a worthwhile journey. At low tide, walk across the land bridge and climb to the鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
The journey to the Undersea Tunnel is more interesting than the sight itself. Constructed in the early 1930s, the 483m-long tunnel connects both sides of鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
For most of the year this pretty beach with 2km of soft white sand and shallow water is a quiet destination. During summer it's packed with fun-seeking鈥
Busan
Close to the shopping in Nampo-dong, this humble park is home to the 118m-high Busan Tower. If the haze is not too thick, daytime views of container-ship鈥
Busan
Built on a former US army base, this pleasant city park features nearly one million trees and shrubs of 97 different species. Its paths stretch past鈥
Gyeongsangnam-do
Set aside an hour or more to enjoy the views atop this mountain beside Gangguan harbour. On the way up, you'll pass a modest sculpture park with 15 pieces鈥
