Instinct to reach the high spot Located across the four districts of Busan, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain envelops the city and gifts the people with densely packed green forests. Hikers who love to walk on forest paths can enjoy the forest, wine, and sky, and tourists who are fond of the nightscape are gifted with a brilliant world of light. Welcome to the Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge.Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, widely spread out at the center of Busan, has many routes to the summit, allowing you to select one that’s closest to your location. Dress in light hiking attire, and walk on the trail for two to three hours to reach the summit where the beacon is situated. This is where a fire was lighted to signal neighboring regions when important news such as the invasion of the Japanese army occurred during the Joseon period. The mountain ranges are relatively flat, which led to a well-established driving road the circulates the Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.Each season, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a unique charm. In spring, people gather to see the beautiful cherry blossom paths that form along the mountain range, and in summer, the cool hinoki cypress forests provide shelter from the heat. In fall, red maple leaves make your heart flutter, and in winter, a warm cup of coffee is served at the viewing lounge to get rid of the cold and biting wind.There is no need to wait for the perfect time. A casual encounter will lead you to a charming experience at Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.Look out over Busan at the Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge, where you can see in all four directions. The city, seen through the green mountain peak, creates a beautiful harmony with nature and gives you a different sense of peace and relaxation. The full view of the urban district makes you like you can grasp it with your hands. The barely visible landscape gives off a mysterious feel.The sunset at Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge is worth the wait. When the surrounding area grows dark, the sky turns red, and the city is stained in a golden hue—a perfect time to meet a romantic Busan full of love. Watch the brilliant sunset while sitting on a rocking chair for a time of healing.When the magic hour disappears, the city lights up, which is a real treat for the eyes. The black sea and colorful lighting embroider the night of Busan in a beautiful palette.The sea and city of Busan harmonize to present an amazing panorama.The Hwangnyeongsan Viewing Lounge offers a different kind of excitement to travelers during day and night. 

Maritime, how much do you know? Busan equals ocean, and ocean equals Busan. But how much do we actually know about the oceans of Korea?The Korea National Maritime Museum, where stories of all oceans around the world begin, connects the past, present, and future of the ocean.The building boasts a magnificent exterior against the front sea of Busan. Symbolizing a teardrop bursting forth, the exterior is like a spaceship that travels across the galaxy. The Korea National Maritime Museum is the only comprehensive maritime museum in Korea that displays specialized data in the fields of maritime culture, history, science, and archaeology and provides high-level maritime experience programs.Let’s start with the third floor where the Permanent Exhibition Hall is located. A large aquarium grabs your attention the moment you enter the space. Large sea turtles swim over your head, making children gather in front of the water tank. Right next to the aquarium is the Permanent Exhibition Hall where you can see the sailing ships that show us the maritime skills of our ancestors, marine people who continued to take on challenges without fear of the ocean, and the traditional sea route that shows how people lived on the sea. The wooden ship used by the Korean missions to foreign countries is reproduced in almost the actual size, forming a popular photo zone where people wait in line to take pictures. To learn about the origin of interesting sea animals, visit the Maritime Life Exhibition Hall, and to satisfy your curiosity on marine leisure, visit the Maritime Experience Hall. There, you will witness fun activities that bring you closer to the ocean.The Permanent Exhibition Hall continues on to the fourth floor. Marine industry exhibition suggests the history of the traditional maritime industries and the productive power of the ocean, while exhibitions on deep-ocean exploration or polar research solve questions on uncharted territory.Now let’s head over to the Children’s Museum on the second floor with children who love the ocean. The Children’s Museum is a maritime experience space where children operate and experience objects. Children are deep into fun play involving the ocean that they don’t even keep track of time. With a separate picnic room, this space is a popular location for family visitors who pack their lunch.Want a special space to visit with your family? Then visit the Korea National Maritime Museum. 

Fantastic beach Dadaepo Beach, where Nakdonggang River and the South Sea meet, allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature with Busan’s sunrise, sunset, and sandy beach.The smoothness of Dadaepo Beach’s soft white sand is thanks to the long weathering period. The unique texture of the sand brushing between the toes provides a refreshing and pleasant sensation. The shallow and warm beach also makes it the perfect play place for children. The colorful toy forklifts and trucks parked on the white sandy beach create a cute scene. Recently, the beach is packed with people paddleboarding or kiteboarding.Visitors have increased since the construction of the coastal park and eco exploration route. At the entrance of the beach, the coastal park greets visitors with the largest sunset fountain in the world, presenting a magnificent sight with its colorful lighting, music, and dancing fountain. The fountain show held regularly between the end of April and October awaits night travelers.The Gowooni Ecological Trail is where you can see Dadaepo Marsh’s animals and plants. Walk on the trail that connects to the wooden deck to experience the sensation of walking between the sky and ocean. At night, the delicate lighting creates a romantic mood at night, while the vast reed field makes hearts pound during the daytime. You can collect a basketful of clams and crabs in the marsh revealed during the ebb tide. Children and their parents will lose track of time as they dig out clams during the marsh program.Another reason people choose Dadaepo Beach as their travel destination is the Morundae Coastal Dulle-gil. Morundae Peninsula, designated as a national geopark, creates a magnificent sight consisting of a thick pine forest and a coastal landscape with unique rock formations. Walk along the coastal trail to see the jade ocean up close.Once the sun starts to set, you have to go out to the beach as it offers the best view of Busan’s most beautiful sunset. A brilliant gold light drops at the center of the ocean, creating art out of the black silhouette of the people. The sunset sprinkled with gold dust is mesmerizing. Let’s go to Dadaepo Beach, the fantastic ocean. 

Enjoy Busan Tower with a great view and restaurants 100 timesI visit Busan because of Yongdusan Park!That’s right. Yongdusan Park is enough reason to visit Busan these days.If Haeundae is the hot spot of east Busan, Nampo-dong is the most popular place in central Busan. Yongdusan Park is a leading landmark of Busan frequented by those who visit the region. Even though the road to Yongdusan Park has an ascending slope, the trees cast a cool shade along the road, making it a pleasant walk to the entrance of the park. For travelers who will take the Busan Metro, they can use the escalator entrance close to the station to reach the park more conveniently.The citizen’s bell and flower clock placed under the elegant pavilion greet visitors. The citizen’s bell, made through donations by Busan residents, is used to welcome New Year’s Eve. If you wish to tread on rosy paths only, do not forget the flower clock at Yongdusan Park.Want to enjoy the hot spot of Busan from high above? Then go to Busan Tower! As proof that you’ve visited Busan Tower, take tons of beautiful pictures. Busan Tower was built even before the N Seoul Tower. After going through large renewal projects, the tower was built into its current form.The greatest attraction of the Busan Tower is the view.The view includes Busanhang Port, the largest logistics hub in the nation; Busanhangdaegyo Bridge; Yeongdodaegyo Bridge; the view of the Yeongdo Bongnaesan Mountain; and on clear days, the Marine City beyond Haeundae.Take the descending elevator, and get off at the second floor where the Theme Experience Center is located. Enjoy Busan in six themes at the “Black Wonderland in Busan.”Experience trick art against the backdrop of brilliant fireworks that embroider the night sky. Numerous media art makes you take endless pictures. Don’t forget to visit the souvenir shop as well, where the colorful souvenirs available are sure to attract visitors.The nightscape of Busan expressed in brilliant lighting will provide you with unforgettable memories.Enjoy the beauty of Busan at Yongdusan Park, where the charm of both day and night coexist.