2-Day Busan Nature & Culture Highlights

A picturesque 2-storey bridge over the sea in Busan is one of its most exquiste landmarks.

A very piquturesque district in Busan, which was originally founded by some refugees during the Korean War.

Exciting journey above the sea with eye-catching views of the coastal Busan.

The largest seafood market in Korea, where you can see all kinds of marine creatures, both from the plant and animal worlds (and from the border worlds too!).

You can also eat deliciously at the market: fried or raw fish, as well as seafood, is served at the table in numerous restaurants in the market.

If you prefer something less exotic, we recommend the food court at the Lotte department store next door. The observation deck at the department store offers a magnificent view of Busan from a bird's eye view.

Breathtaking views of downtown Busan from the seaside Lotte Department Store. The department store, by the way, was included in the Guinness Book of Records: it houses the world's tallest indoor fountain.

Most popular beach in Busan and a vivid resort district.

The Pangude petroglyphs are the oldest depictions of whaling in the world. The rock paintings are so realistic that zoologists can even identify the type of animal from them! Whales, leopards, tigers, wild boars - only about 20 species of animals in 300 pictures carved on a rock about 8 by 5 meters in size.

Dinosaurs also left a legacy here, but directly, with their legs, so to speak: along the picturesque banks of the river, you can find real footprints of real dinosaurs!

The rock is located on the banks of the picturesque Daegokchon River, a tributary of the river. Taehwa, captivated with its rocky primitive landscapes of artists, poets and famous public figures not only of the Neolithic, but also of less distant eras - Silla, Goryeo and Joseon.

The Cheongjeon-ri petroglyphs are located very close (about 2 km) from the Pangudae petroglyphs. Chronologically, they were the first to be discovered by a group of researchers in 1973.

In addition to the petroglyphs themselves, dating back to the Neolithic era, the rock has preserved a curious record of the Silla era on a hanmun.

The temple was founded in 646 by the master Chazhang, who visited China and brought from there such relics as the robe of the Buddha, an alms bowl, and part of the bones of the Buddha's skull. These relics were divided among three temples, Thondosa is the only one preserved.

The Ahopsan Forest remained in its pristine state, unknown and inaccessible to human eyes, surviving the Japanese occupation, liberation, the War, and the madness of industrialization. Lost and hidden, it shielded itself from the world for a full 400 years and, frankly, would be glad to stand quietly in the shadows for another 400 while civilization rages around it.

Now, here's an interesting fact: "Ahopsan" is not just a name—it's an ancient Korean word that means "[in the embrace of] nine peaks." So, this isn’t just a forest, but a true giant, standing in the wilderness (though not far from Busan) for centuries, meditating, and gently embracing everything that comes within its thick grasp.