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Best landmarks in Busan

17 places from 9 Busan travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

17 places

  1. Haeundae Beach

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    Busan's star attraction and South Korea's biggest, best-loved beach, a long sweep of sand that draws big crowds.

  2. Gwangalli Beach

    Landmark ยท Suyeong-gu

    A half-moon beach with gentle waters and views of the illuminated Gwangan (Diamond) Bridge, known for its drone shows on Saturday evenings.

  3. Songdo Beach

    Landmark ยท Seo-gu

    Busan beach with an elevated walkway over the water whose curves depict a dragon taking flight.

  4. Gwangan Bridge

    Landmark ยท Suyeong-gu

    Busan's iconic suspension bridge spanning the bay off Gwangalli Beach, and one of the city's main landmarks.

  5. Busan Tower

    Landmark ยท Jung-gu

    One of Busan's original observatories, also called Diamond Tower, with spectacular views over the bay and fish market plus light exhibits downstairs.

  6. BUSAN X the SKY

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    Observatory in Busan's tallest building, with three levels on floors 98 to 100, an outdoor observation area, cafes, a restaurant and sweeping views over Haeundae.

  7. Songdo Cloud Trail

    Landmark ยท Seo-gu

    A seaside walkway beside Songdo Beach leading to Geobukseom (Turtle Island), with peaceful views into the evening.

  8. APEC House (Nurimaru)

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    Venue of the 2005 APEC summit, set amid some of Busan's most celebrated coastal views.

  9. Oryukdo Skywalk

    Landmark ยท Nam-gu

    Glass-floored skywalk at the tip of the Yongho-dong peninsula overlooking the Oryukdo Islands.

  10. Yeongdo Lighthouse

    Landmark ยท Yeongdo-gu

    A lighthouse on the Taejongdae cliffs offering a different view of the coast; visitors can climb its stairs.

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7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Dadaepo Beach

    Landmark ยท Saha-gu

    Wide beach at the mouth of the Nakdong River, Korea's longest, with endless sands and sea mists.

  2. The Bay 101

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    A yacht club west of Haeundae Beach with restaurants and cafes offering patio seating and harbour views.

  3. Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    A sea-view skywalk at Cheongsapo, one of the stops along the Blue Line Park route.

  4. Songjeong Beach

    Landmark ยท Haeundae-gu

    Busan's local surfing beach with white sand and plenty of cafes and restaurants, much quieter than Haeundae.

  5. Taejongdae Observatory

    Landmark ยท Yeongdo-gu

    A clifftop lookout on the Taejongdae loop with an attached cafe and dizzying views down to the sea.

  6. Gyeonghwa Station

    Landmark ยท Jinhae-gu, Changwon

    A famous cherry blossom spot about an hour from Busan, where blossoming trees line the railway at the station.

  7. Yeojwacheon Stream

    Landmark ยท Jinhae-gu, Changwon

    A stream through Jinhae lined on both sides with heavy cherry blossoms, crossed by the famous Romance (love) Bridge.