[Korea Beyond Seoul ④] Fly to Gimhae International Airport and Experience Busan & Gyeongsangnam-do

[Haeundae Blueline Park]

• A scenic coastal railway built along a former train line beside the sea in Haeundae. Choose between the four-seater Haeundae Sky Capsule or the glass-windowed Haeundae Beach Train and enjoy beautiful coastal views along the 4.8-kilometer route between Mipo and Songjeong.

[Oryukdo Skywalk]

• A U-shaped glass walkway set 35 meters above the sea on a coastal cliff. Peer through the glass floor at the waves crashing below, and enjoy panoramic views of Oryukdo Islets where the East Sea and South Sea meet.

[Busan Air Cruise]

• Stretching 1.62 kilometers over the sea, Busan Air Cruise connects Songnim Park on the east side of Busan Songdo Beach with Amnam Park to the west. At its highest point, 86 meters above the water, the ride opens up to sweeping views of large ships anchored offshore. Two cabin types are available: the Air Cruise with a solid floor and the Crystal Cruise with a glass floor.

[Jagalchi Market]

• Korea’s largest seafood market. Choose from fresh live fish and seafood on the first floor, and then head upstairs to have your selection served as sliced raw fish or grilled on the spot. It’s one of the best places to experience Busan’s local seafood culture.

[Gukje Market]

• As Busan’s largest traditional market, Gukje Market took shape as refugees settled in the city after the Korean War. Its maze of alleys is divided into sections for food, secondhand goods, vintage clothing, and more. The food alleys are a great place to try Busan favorites such as ssiathotteok (griddlecake with sugar and seed filling), eomuk (fishcake), and milmyeon (wheat noodles). The market is also famous as a filming location for the Korean movie “Ode to My Father. (2014)”

[Haeridan Street]

• Just behind Haeundae Station, this former residential neighborhood has been transformed into a lively dining and café district. Restaurants showcasing local ingredients sit alongside stylish dessert cafés and unique lifestyle shops, making the area especially popular among younger crowds.

[Huinnyeoul Culture Village]

• Nicknamed “Busan’s Santorini,” this seaside village is known for its white and blue houses clustered along the coastal cliffs. It has also served as a filming location for Korean movies including “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012)” and “The Attorney (2013).” Wander through its mural-lined alleys and stop by ocean-view cafés for some of the village’s best photo spots.

[Gamcheon Culture Village]

• Pastel-colored houses rise in tiers along the hillside, giving the village its nickname “Korea’s Machu Picchu.” It developed as refugees settled here during the Korean War. Today, visitors can wander through its maze of narrow alleys, with the “Little Prince and Desert Fox” sculpture as some of the most popular photo spots.

[Busan Cinema Center]

• The main venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), one of Asia’s leading film festivals held every October. The Busan Cinema Center hosts the opening and closing ceremonies and red-carpet events during BIFF. At other times of the year, it is a lively cultural hub for films, performances, and exhibitions.

[Taehwagang National Garden]

• An urban oasis stretching along Taehwagang River through the heart of Ulsan. Stroll through the lush, four-kilometer Simni Bamboo Grove, or come after dark when LED lights transform the Milky Way Trail into a scenic nighttime walkway.

[Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village]

• A themed village that brings back to life Jangsaengpo in the 1970s when it was Korea’s largest whaling port. Visitors can step into the past at Jangsaengpo Old Village—which recreates the everyday lives of local fishing families—and explore Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, home to whale skeletons and exhibits on the area’s whaling history.

[Petroglyphs along Bangucheon Stream]

• Created by prehistoric people around 6,000 years ago, these rock carvings were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025 together with the Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace in Daegok-ri and Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri under the name “Petroglyphs along Bangucheon Stream.” The roughly 10-meter-wide rock face is covered with remarkably detailed images of whales, sharks, tigers, and other animals as well as scenes of whale hunting. Replicas of the carvings are on display at the nearby Ulsan Petroglyph Museum.

[Ancient Tombs in Daeseong-dong, Gimhae]

• This historic site is home to the royal tombs of Geumgwan Gaya and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. Visitors can wander among the burial mounds set along the gentle hillside, and then stop by the nearby Museum of the ancient tombs in Daeseong-dong to see excavated artifacts and learn about the tombs and everyday life in the Gaya era.

[Gimhae Gaya History Park]

• A theme park that brings Gaya’s history and culture to life. Visitors can explore a recreated royal palace, try traditional crafts, watch live performances, and enjoy a range of hands-on activities.

[Gimhae Hanok Experience Center]

• Located in front of King Suro’s Tomb, this hanok complex combines traditional accommodations and cultural spaces. Visitors can stroll past tiled roofs and stone walls, relax in a hanok café, wander through a traditional garden, and browse the gift shop.

[Tongyeong Cable Car]

• Stretching 1,975 meters, the cable car reaches the area near the summit of Mireuksan Mountain in about 10 minutes. From the upper observation deck, visitors can take in sweeping views of the island-dotted waters of Hallyeohaesang National Park and Tongyeong Harbor.

[Dongpirang Village]

• A colorful mural village set on a hillside behind Tongyeong Jungang Market. Stroll through the winding alleys to take in the artwork, and then head to the top for wide-open views of Gangguan Port.

[DPIRANG]

• A nighttime digital theme park in Nammangsan Sculpture Park. Colorful media art and laser lights illuminate the trees and rocks along the forest trail after dark, turning the walk into an immersive nighttime experience.