Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 59
Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda) (1 hr 21) Soaring 3-story stone pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple complex on Mount Toham. Seokguram (2 hr 46) This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Taehwa River (58 min) River and park Tomb of Munmu of Silla (2 hr 46) 장생포고래박물관 (1 hr 52) Small museum highlighting the Korean whaling industry with artifacts, fossils & kids' activities. Yangnam Jusangjeolli (2 hr 19) Bulguksa (1 hr 21) Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Namsan (1 hr 44) With a peak of 860 ft., this mountain offers trails & skyline views, plus the iconic N Seoul Tower. Golgulsa Temple (2 hr 12) Serene temple with cliff caves & a huge Buddha carved from granite, plus martial arts performances. Taehwagang National Garden (1 hr 19) Daewangam Park (2 hr 13) Park with a forest trail leading to coastal rock formations, an iron bridge & observation tower. Tohamsan (2 hr) Scenic mountainous hiking spot with trails & 2 Buddhist shrines in a picturesque natural setting. 태화강십리대숲 (1 hr 22) 울산대공원 (1 hr 18) Largest urban park in South Korea, with walking trails, a botanical garden, zoos & playgrounds. Jaeyaksan (2 hr 55) Prehistoric petroglyphs depicting ancient life, carved into a river cliff. Visible October-February. |