Gimhae International Airport 1 hr 11
Sea Life Busan Aquarium (1 hr) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Gwangan Bridge (1 hr 31) Bi-level highway suspension bridge with impressive views, featuring a seasonal light display. Geumjeongsan (54 min) Popular mountain & tourist peak in Busan known for its hiking trails & panoramic views. Haedong Yonggungsa (1 hr 20) Enduring Buddhist temple constructed in the 14th-century & offering sweeping views of the sea. Centum City Area (44 min) Commercial plaza with a landmark department store, vibrant night lighting & a riverside park. Busan Tower (49 min) Sweeping views are the highlight atop this 118-m. tower with an observation deck & cafe. Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (55 min) Expansive mountain fort, the largest in Korea, offers sweeping views, hiking trails & a cable car. Gwangalli Beach (1 hr 6) Popular, curved golden-sand beach lined with tiki umbrellas providing views of the Gwangan Bridge. Oryukdo Skywalk (1 hr 26) Free-admission cantilever walkway with a glass floor offering views of the sea & Oryukdo island. Haeundae Beach (1 hr 8) This busy 1.5km-long beach features fishing, swimming, various festivals & skyline views. Dongbaekseom (1 hr 1) Small, foliage-covered island with a rocky coastline, scenic overlooks & a park with paved walkways. Busan Museum of Art (49 min) Airy, sleek venue featuring an exhibition room for modern art, children's museum & sculpture garden. Heosimcheong (20 min) Extensive, indoor mixed-gender spa featuring natural hot spring water & a Japanese restaurant. Beomeosa (34 min) Founded by the master priest UiSang in 678 A.D., this is one of Korea's HwaEom Buddhist temples. Jangsan (1 hr 9) This 634-meter-high peak features a hiking trail to sweeping views, plus land mine warning signs. |