Busan Day Tour (A) with Songdo Sky Walk + Gamcheon Village
What your day looks like
Songdo Sky Walk: The skywalk has drawn attention as the first of its kind in Korea, and for its long, curving trail. To date, the first section of the walk has been installed and measures 104 m, stretching around Geobukseom Island. The skywalk offers a spectacular view of the coastline. A transparent tempered glass was also used in sections of the flooring for the walk, allowing for clear views of the waters below and giving people the true sensation of walking on water. It is positioned 5.5~8 m above sea level making it far closer to the sea than the Oryukdo Sky Walk, which is positioned 37 m above the shore, along with a seashore cliff. Everyone will be able to enjoy the thrilling and exciting experience of watching blue waves under their feet. Gamcheon Culture Villiage: Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname of "Machu Picchu of Busan." The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. Yongdusan Park, one of the most popular mountains in Busan. Yongdusan in downtown Busan is one of the 3 well-known mountains in Busan. Its old name is Songhyunsan, which means a mountain has a view of the sea through the dense fine tree forest. Later the name has changed into Yongdusan. It came from its shape, which is similar to dragon head and people thought it has a spirit to defeat enemies coming over the sea. BIFF Square and Gukje Market: Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 1996, and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on August 14, 1996. Jagalchi Market: The Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest seafood market. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the women who sell here are called 'Jagalchi Ajumma,' 'Ajumma' meaning middle-aged or married women. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. If you visit you can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even these days you can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road. Yeongdo Bridge: Yeongdodaegyo Bridge connects Jung-gu and Yeongdo-gu districts in Busan. Constructed in November 1934, it was the first island-land connecting bridge in Busan and the only single-leaf bascule bridge in Korea. The bridge lifts up on one side to make way for large vessels. Samgwangsa Temple: Samgwangsa Temple is to hold its famous lantern festival, which has been attracting over a million visitors each year. CNN Travel also voted this temple to be one of the best spots you must visit in Korea. The festival is known for a variety of lanterns of over 3 millions kinds. The lanterns with hope and sincere love toward Buddha will create spectacular views, watching a wave of lanterns lighten up the dark sky with their brilliant colors. Mountain Hwangnyeongsan Observatory: Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is located in the heart of Busan. With an altitude of 427m, the mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. The mountain is mostly made up of andesite and the summit is relatively flat. Some parts of the mountain are also characterized by exposed bedrocks. (We will be driving to the top).
The experience, in brief
- Songdo Sky Walk
- Gamcheon Culture Villiage
- Yongdusan Park, one of the most popular mountains in Busan
- BIFF Square and Gukje Market
- Jagalchi Market
- Yeongdo Bridge
- Samgwangsa Temple
- Mountain Hwangnyeongsan Observatory
Your day, step by step
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Hiking.
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Local Flavor at Gamcheon Culture Village.
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Sightseeing at Yongdusan Park.
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Local Flavor at Gukje Market.
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Local Flavor at Jagalchi Market.
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Sightseeing at Yeongdodaegyo.
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Sightseeing at Samgwangsa Temple.
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Sightseeing at Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.
What to know before booking
Included
English speaking tour guide All Entrance fees Tour Van/Bus will pick you up from your Hotel/guest house if needed Government licensed and insured guaranteed The photographer is available for free
Meeting & Pickup
Pick you up from your hotel/guest house is available.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
We had a lovely day with our guide, Chris, and the other couple on the tour. This tour hit many great spots in Busan. I especially enjoyed seeing the view of the city from Hwangnyeongsan Observatory.