Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

One of the few Buddhist temples in Korea built right by the ocean, set on seaside rocks, where visitors come to make a wish.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple appears in 8 of the 9 Busan vlogs we indexed, first in 2018, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Jumping Places

    SOUTH KOREA'S PERFECT CITY! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท BUSAN

    Hard to reach by public transport; a 17-minute Uber cost about 12,000 won. Visitors toss coins into a bowl to make a wish.
  2. Expedia

    Busan Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

  3. Tastes Seoul Goodํ…Œ์ด์ŠคํŠธ์„œ์šธ๊ตฟ

    The Only Busan Travel Guide You'll Ever Need: 50 Unforgettable Experiences

    Expect stairs. Tents at the entrance sell souvenirs and snacks such as sotteok sotteok skewers.
  4. Lost Then Found ๋กœ์ŠคํŠธ ๋ด ํŒŒ์šด๋“œ

    Busan Korea Ultimate Travel Guide: 4-Day Itinerary of What to See and Eat ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

    Go early in the morning for calm; no temple stays are offered. Reach it by bus 100 or a 2 km walk from Songjeong.
  5. World Wild Hearts

    BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (2026) | 10 Best Things To Do In & Around Busan (+ Travel Tips)

    It is far from the center, so a taxi or Uber is the easiest way there; look for the 12 zodiac statues at the entrance.
  6. Travel For Phoebe

    Spending 3 AMAZING days in BUSAN ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท (First time guide + tips)

    Said to be a powerful place to make a wish, with a dedicated wishing spot on the grounds.
  7. The Seoul Scene

    Top 10 Things to do in Busan, South Korea in 2024 | 5 Day Itinerary

    Visitors can take part in Buddhist rituals as well as explore the ornate architecture.
  8. Angelica & Aileen Wanders

    Busan 2026 Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit & Things to Do โ€ข Itinerary & Costs โ€ข Korea Budget Vlog

    Free to enter. The rocky viewpoints give the iconic shot looking back at the temple.

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