Traveling around Busan in 1 day: Guide to riding the city sightseeing

First of all, our departure point is Busan Station. If you want to get from Seoul to Busan, KTX is recommended. It takes 2.5 hours to get there, and the one-way ticket is about 50 US dollars. You can also choose the Mugunghwa train, which takes 5.5 hours and the one-way ticket is about 20 US dollars. There were many people queuing up for the city Tour bus early in the morning.

The bus you want to take is a bus like this, with "BUSAN CITY TOUR" printed on the body. Basically all buses are single-decker, and one bus can take about 45 people. If you are lucky, you can meet a double-decker bus. Sitting on the upper level and looking all the way over, the feeling of close contact with Busan must be deeper. The editor is unlucky. When I arrived at the station, a double-decker bus was just full of people.

This is a brochure for the Busan City Tour Bus, which is available in Chinese, Korean, English, Japanese, French and other languages. It is recommended that friends who take it must take one, which is very practical. If you don’t believe it, let’s take a look at the content with me. (The brochures are neatly placed at the entrance of the bus. You can ask the staff for them when the bus stops.)

There are two routes for Busan City Tour Bus: circular routes and themed routes. The circular route is the "Haeundae·Taejongdae" comprehensive route, which is also the route that the editor will mainly take you to experience today. The themed route is divided into four routes: historical and cultural exploration route, Haedong Yonggung Temple route, Eulsukdo natural ecology route and night view route. The above are the prices, boarding locations and vehicle operation times.

This is a circular route. It consists of two completely different routes, passing through important tourist attractions in Busan in turn. Within one day, with a pass, you can freely change buses on the same day. In other words, you can reach any of the above places within one day for 15,000 won, and no other fees will be charged. This is the specific time arrangement of the two routes. Each stop has a fixed arrival and departure time. If you want to make full use of this resource, you must grasp the time.

This is the Eulsukdo Natural Ecological Route in the theme route. It should be noted that this route only has two Trips a day, so be sure to pay attention to the time. Of course, don't worry about not being able to play carefully. The important place is to leave time for everyone to visit.

Eulsukdo: In order to enhance citizens' understanding of the Nakdong River Estuary, the Ecological Museum located in Haendong-dong, Saha District, Busan, has opened various exhibitions and screenings. The Nakdong River Estuary has been designated as a natural monument No. 179 migratory bird habitat and plays an important role in protecting the environment. This center displays information about the history, formation process, and actual migratory birds of the Nakdong River Estuary. Through the bright glass walls, you can also enjoy a panoramic view of the Nakdong River Estuary. The Nakdong River Estuary Echo Center is not just a simple exhibition, but also has many experience activities that can be directly participated in, such as making reed bird nests for observation and research, estuary field trips, and plant observation experiences.

Yannan Park: Yannan Park is a natural park in the area of ​​Chending Mountain in Yannandong, Busan. It is famous for its natural coastal scenery. You can see the vast sea along the dense jungle and enjoy the fun of forest bathing. There are leisure facilities such as observation decks and benches along the way in the park, overlooking the sea, and taking in the beautiful scenery such as the small island "Tau Island" in the sea and the lighthouse standing on the island. It only takes one hour to make a circle, and there is no entrance fee.

These are the other three routes of the theme route: the historical and cultural exploration route, the Haedong Yonggung Temple route, and the night view route. It should be noted that these three routes are only available once a day, and if you miss them, you will have to wait another day. At the same time, the theme route needs to be booked in advance, and can only be used once after purchasing the ticket. This is different from the circular route, so everyone must pay attention to this. The reservation phone number is: 82-51-464-9898.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was built in 1376 by the state teacher Lazy Weng and Sang during the Goryeo Dynasty. Legend has it that anyone who prays here sincerely can have a wish fulfilled. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple means "the palace of the dragon on the east side of the sea". It is built on a rocky cliff facing the sea. The temple has the Great Hall, a three-story stone pagoda, 108 steps, a 10-meter-high stone statue of the Seawater Avalokitesvara Buddha, and a mountain spring water intake. The road to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple feels like walking towards the Dragon Palace in the deep blue sea, which makes people sigh and exclaim.

After understanding the general situation, follow the editor to take the Busan City Tour Bus and see the appearance of Busan in one day on a circular route! First, we bought tickets on the bus. The driver will collect money one by one and issue vouchers. Friends must keep their personal vouchers well, which is the proof that we can get on the bus at any time. You must show it when you get on the bus later.

Inside the bus, there is a TV in the front center. On the way to the scenic spot, the TV will play the introduction of the scenic spot. Unfortunately, it is all in Korean, but looking at the beautiful pictures and looking forward to stepping on that land in person is still exciting.

First, I took the Taejongdae route, so the first stop was Yeongdo Bridge. The most beautiful time of Yeongdo Bridge should be at night. Looking at the colorful lights on the bridge from a distance makes people feel happy. This is the scenery taken on the bus. There are so many ships in the distance. Busan Port is indeed the largest port in South Korea.

The second stop is 75 Square, which is not very popular. Only 2 tourists got off at this stop. Of course, if you want to go down and take a look, it's okay, but remember to come back here and take the next bus to the next stop to continue playing.

The fourth stop is Taejongdae. Taejongdae is located along the Yeongdo coast, the southernmost tip of Busan. It is 9.1km long and covers an area of ​​542,000 pyeong. With its highest peak at an altitude of 250m as the center, it is planted with more than 120 kinds of lush trees. The cliffs, strange rocks and rocks that seem to be carved by magic, are steep and beautiful. The lush forests and sparkling waves of "Taejongdae" are green and blue, which are very winding. This place was once frequented by literati and poets. In clear weather, you can even see the Japanese territory "Tsushima Island" 56km away from Taejongdae. Taejongdae is a place worth visiting. All passengers got off at this stop.

Many people will choose such a sightseeing bus, the ticket price is not expensive, only 1500 won for a round trip. There are also such people who climb the mountain here with all the mountaineering equipment. In such a green mountain, there is a faint sea visible. Climbing to the top of the mountain, sweating a lot, you will definitely feel physically and mentally relaxed. If you have a plan, I recommend you to try it. After the tour of Taejongdae, it is the National Maritime Museum (International Cruise Terminal). Then go to Songdo Beach via the Namgang Bridge.

Songdo Beach: The island on the right side of the beach looks like a turtle. It is called Songdo because of the lush pine trees. After a large-scale renovation, this place welcomes tourists from all directions with a brand new look as a seaside park. In the clear water, you can enjoy a huge whale model, which is lifelike and seems to be about to spray water. In addition, the breakwater and cool fountains in the water also add a mysterious and romantic color to this place. The pine forest park next to it allows you to enjoy the cool sea breeze while admiring the magnificent view of the sea.

Because I took the photos while sitting on the bus, they are all distant views. Friends who have enough time must get off the bus and step on the soft sand on the beach to let the sea water kiss their feet, which is worth the trip to Busan. Of course, the circular Busan sightseeing bus will pass through three beaches in Busan along the way. If you find it troublesome and don’t want to see them one by one, just choose one. The last stop of the Taejongdae route is "BIFF Square Jagalchi". These two attractions are next to each other, separated by a road. So friends can play together.

BIFF Square: It is located in the cinema street of Nampo-dong, Busan. With the holding of the Busan International Film Festival (Busan International Film Festival) here in 1996, the cinema street in this area has a new look and was subsequently named BIFF Square. From the former "Buyoung Theater" in Nampo-dong to the land bridge in Chungmu-dong, this section of the road is said to be divided into two parts: "Star Street" and "Film Festival Street". Every year, the Busan International Film Festival is held here the day before. Many famous filmmakers will come to participate in the "Memorial Handprint" and "Snowflake Lighting" activities. This is a comprehensive leisure and entertainment space that integrates "shopping, movies, and entertainment."

Jagalchi Market: It is the largest fish and shellfish market in South Korea, where the freshest seafood is supplied every day. As a representative tourist attraction in Busan, it is one of the tourist routes that foreign tourists who come to Busan cannot miss. The aunties selling seafood in the market speak in a thick dialect, "Come and have a look, buy some" and other friendly words, which make people feel the atmosphere of Busan people. Every October, the "Busan Jagalchi Festival" will be held here, when various unique experience activities and cultural and artistic performances will be staged here.

Finally, it is back to the starting point-Busan Station. At this time, the driver will tell you that if you want to visit the next If you take the route (Haeundae route), just sit on the bus and wait. The bus will leave directly at the hour. This is much more convenient. You don't have to get off the bus to queue up, and there are seats. Our Busan sightseeing bus circular route is good. Next, we will set off for Haeundae!

The second stop on the Haeundae route is the Busan Museum: The museum opened in 1978 and has a longer history than other public museums across South Korea. However, as time goes by, the museum's equipment is aging and the space is small, which is somewhat unsatisfactory compared to the rise of Busan as a world city and as a symbol of pride for citizens. Therefore, in 2002, based on the cultural relics obtained through excavation, donation and purchase, the second exhibition hall was newly built to meet the public's demand for culture. A lot of efforts have been made. The cultural relics displayed and collected in the museum cover the period from prehistoric times to modern times, and are valuable materials for understanding the history and cultural characteristics of Busan.

The third stop - Gwangalli Beach: located in Suyeong District, Busan, with a total length of 1.4km. The width of the beach at Gwangalli Beach ranges from 25 to 110m, and the overall shape is like a half moon, and the sand is of good quality. There are not only Western restaurants with their own characteristics around, but also more than 300 seafood hotels, sashimi centers, Yanyang barbecue, bean sprout sobering soup shops and coffee shop blocks. Especially at night, the Gwangan Bridge across the sea and the lighting of the surrounding buildings form a very charming night view, attracting countless young people, and exuding the passion and vitality of youth.

The fourth stop - Sebong Tower: Sebong Tower is located in Bus The conference venue is built on the shore of Dongbaekdo Island at the southern end of Shanhaeundae. The three-story building is built entirely of transparent glass and tempered brackets, and its exterior incorporates elements of traditional Korean pavilions. It is reported that the roof is made of titanium alloy, which can withstand strong typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis, and has high-tech security facilities such as bulletproof.

Here, with waves of pine trees on the coast, leaning against the lighthouse and overlooking the bridge, Busan's past and present, tradition and modernity are all in it. As soon as you enter the Sebong Building, you will see a huge traditional Korean mural, which brings together 12 kinds of animals and plants that symbolize longevity, such as pine, cypress, deer, and turtles. Next to it stands a group photo of leaders of various countries attending the meeting that year wearing Korean robes. The robes are available in a variety of colors such as gold, brown, silver, blue, and purple. They are designed with a double-layer design, a V-shaped collar, a white border, and a chest knot. Enter the side hall on the right from the hall, where various equipment used in the meeting that year are displayed.

The fifth stop is Haeundae Beach. Haeundae is a famous tourist destination in Busan, southern South Korea. In Suyeong Bay on the southeast coast, about 18 kilometers northeast of Busan. The water temperature in Yuntai is maintained between 45 and 50 degrees all year round. Some data say that the water here contains a small amount of radon. Soaking in hot springs here is a good way to treat gastrointestinal diseases, gynecological diseases and skin diseases. Originally a hill protruding from the sea, it was built at the end of the Silla era, and the sand dunes were developed. The water is clear, and the bathing beach and the nearby Dongguan Hot Spring are famous throughout the country. There are tourist facilities along the coast. One of the eight scenic spots in South Korea. In addition to the healthy water here, the beach is also a scenic spot. The long beach is covered with thick fine sand, which is as soft as jade when stepped on.

The sixth stop is Haeundae Station.

The seventh stop is Shinsegae Department Store. Shinsegae Department Store in Busan, South Korea is the largest department store in the world and the world's first certified by the Guinness World Records. Shinsegae Department Store is the earliest department store in South Korea. Architecture, art, shopping, entertainment, this castle is full of the joy of life and can fully appreciate the value of life.

The eighth stop is the Municipal Art Museum. The Busan Museum of Art is a representative cultural space in Busan. It opened in 1998 and has two underground floors and three above-ground floors. It displays various art works. It has held many domestic, international, and exchange exhibitions, and has developed into an art space that breathes with the citizens. The museum is divided into exhibition rooms, collection rooms, lecture halls, education rooms, and open-air sculpture parks. By collecting and displaying various related precious materials, it is committed to research and international exchanges, and has contributed to the promotion of art culture and the popularization of art knowledge. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.

This is the Gwangan Bridge that the Busan tourist bus passes through. Gwangan Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea. It was built in 1994 and completed in December 2002. It is 7.42 kilometers long. The bridge runs from Plaza 49, Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, to Centum City, Woo-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the second longest bridge in South Korea after Incheon Bridge. The beautifully shaped Gwangan Bridge is one of the landmarks of Busan, attracting a constant stream of tourists.

The ninth stop is the UN Memorial Park. The UN Park is a cemetery park for the souls of the UN soldiers who died in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. In the park of about 135,000 square meters, there is a green lawn, the memorial hall, the Turkish monument, the Greek monument, the Australian monument, the UN Memorial Tower and the pond are arranged in an orderly manner. The memorial hall and the memorial hall were built by the UN in 1964 and 1968 respectively, and the gate of the park was built with donations from Busan citizens. UN Park holds many activities every year, including a ceremony to pay respect to the warriors in April, the American Memorial Day on the last Monday of May, the June 25th Memorial Ceremony on June 25, and the United Nations Day Ceremony on October 24.

With the end of the visit to the last attraction, our one-day tour of Busan is also coming to an end. Finally, the bus will arrive at the original boarding point - Busan Station. You can choose to take the KTX back to Seoul at Busan Station, or find a place to stay nearby and continue to play the next day. This day is really colorful. We almost changed the famous attractions in Busan, and we only paid 10,000 won for the bus for the whole Journey, which really saves effort, time and money. Friends who are not familiar with the road should not miss such a good way to go to Busan! Finally, I wish you all a good time in Busan!