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Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

19.1Km    2025-02-06

77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.

Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

19.1Km    2021-07-23

29-7, Choeupcheon-ro 33beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
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Samgwangsa Temple annually holds its famous lantern festival, with over 40,000 lanterns to celebrate the birthday of Buddha. Visitors can see lanterns in a variety of colors and formations, including a tunnel, along with various events.

Daegung Samgyetang (대궁삼계탕)

Daegung Samgyetang (대궁삼계탕)

19.1Km    2017-01-14

202, Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-6458

Daegung Samgyetang is a popular restaurant giving great taste to their menu, with a sub-branch in Jungang-dong.

E.G.Yo661 (이지요661)

E.G.Yo661 (이지요661)

19.3Km    2024-02-26

661 Dadae-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

E.G.Yo661, a spacious café and bakery, is situated at the bustling three-way intersection near Dadaepo Beach. This establishment offers visitors a selection of freshly baked bread and a variety of drinks. On the first floor, there's a child-friendly zone that includes the counter, a bread-baking area, tables, private rooms, and an inviting outdoor garden. The second floor is designated as a no-kids zone and is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a spectacular view of the ocean.

Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory (유치환 우체통 전망대)

Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory (유치환 우체통 전망대)

19.3Km    2020-09-18

2, Mangyang-ro 580beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-469-9818

This is an observatory located along Sanbok-ro Road in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan. A mailbox was installed to celebrate the artworks and literature of famous poet Yu Chi-hwan. The observatory is divided into two levels. The first level consists of a terraced outdoor performance stage, while the second level is an art exhibition area, designed with floor to ceiling windows.

Honbap Daewang (혼밥대왕)

Honbap Daewang (혼밥대왕)

19.4Km    2021-03-24

28, Bosu-daero 44beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-254-9716

It is a restaurant where only delivery and takeout are available. This restaurant's signature menu is black pork and kimchi stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Busan.

Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall (장기려기념 더 나눔센터)

19.4Km    2019-04-10

48, Yeongchowit-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Established in 2013, the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall is a place to honor Dr. Chang, often referred to as the Schweitzer of Korea, for his lifelong practice of sharing with poor neighbors.

Dadaepo Beach (다대포해수욕장)

19.4Km    2024-10-30

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-220-5895

Dadaepo Beach is made from sands deposited by the Nakdonggang River. It features shallow water and a wide sand beach suitable for children. Water activities can be enjoyed at the beach such as paddleboarding, kiteboarding and more. More visitors have been attracted after the addition of a coastal park and walking paths. At the entrance of the beach, there is a grand plaza with a large-scale musical floor fountain. Visitors can enjoy the musical fountain from late-April to October.

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams (다대포 꿈의 낙조분수)

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams (다대포 꿈의 낙조분수)

19.4Km    2025-08-07

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams is a musical fountain near Dadaepo Beach where water jets are synchronized with music and lighting. Covering an area of 2,519 square meters, it reaches a maximum water x_height of 55 meters and can produce various shapes such as wings of a crane, rainbow, sunflower, and mist. It presents over 60 songs ranging from popular, pop to classical genres, accompanied by the fountain's performance. The fountain operates from April to October annually.

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge (세븐비치 어싱 챌린지)

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge (세븐비치 어싱 챌린지)

19.4Km    2024-09-04

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-461-4298

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge is a walking campaign sponsored by Busan Ilbo to promote Busan as a good city to walk barefoot and the well-being of Busan citizens. The compaign consists of walking along the seven beaches of Busan, hence the campaign name. Seven Beach Earthing Challenge spans two years from 2024 to 2025. 2024 events consists of walking at Haeundae Beach in April, Gwangalli Beach in June, Dadaepo Beach in September, and Songjeong Beach in November; 2025 events takes place at Songdo Beach, Ilgwang Beach, and Imnang Beach.