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Busan Day Tour: Temples, Trains, and Culture
4.9
14 Ratings
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Explore Busan’s wonders: serene temples, scenic beach train, vibrant Gamcheon Village, and thrilling Songdo Skywalk. Discover culture, beauty, and adventure in one day.
Explore Busan’s wonders: serene temples, scenic beach train, vibrant Gamcheon Village, and thrilling Songdo Skywalk. Discover culture, beauty, and adventure in one day.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Haedong Yonggungsa - Clear your mind and soak in the tranquility of this magnificent seaside temple, established over 650 years ago. Unlike most temples that are nestled in the mountains, Haedong Yonggungsa is uniquely situated on coastal cliffs, providing stunning views of the waves crashing against the rocks below. Relish the soothing sounds of…
- Haedong Yonggungsa - Clear your mind and soak in the tranquility of this magnificent seaside temple, established over 650 years ago. Unlike most temples that are nestled in the mountains, Haedong Yonggungsa is uniquely situated on coastal cliffs, providing stunning views of the waves crashing against the rocks below. Relish the soothing sounds of the ocean, explore intricate stone statues, and make a wish at the 108-step staircase leading to the main sanctuary.
- Haeundae Blueline Park - Songjeong Station - Haeundae Blue Line Park is a distinctive attraction located in Busan. This Beach Train journey offers an innovative way to experience the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Haeundae area, one of the most popular and lively beach destinations in South Korea.
- Haeundae Blueline Park - Mipo Station - Disembark from the Beach Train ride and enjoy a lunch break around Mipo Station. (Lunch at own expense)
- Busan Gamcheon Culture Village - Gamcheon Culture Village, often called the “Machu Picchu of Busan,” is a lively and artistic neighborhood in Busan. This area is famous for its steep streets, winding alleys, and brightly colored houses, which have been transformed into a canvas for creative expression.
- Songdo Skywalk - Experience a 365m long skywalk with a magnificent view along Songdo Beach. It is Korea’s longest ocean skywalk, featuring a glass bridge where you can see the ocean’s color as the waves roll beneath your feet.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Blueline Park Beach Train Ticket
- English and Chinese-speaking staff
- Round-trip transportation
- Blueline Park Beach Train Ticket
- English and Chinese-speaking staff
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Other personal expenses
- Travelers’ insurance
- Meals
- Other personal expenses
- Travelers’ insurance
Additional Information
Discover Busan’s diverse allure with our day tour, a journey that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and urban wonders. Start with the unique Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a serene Buddhist sanctuary by the sea, offering stunning ocean vistas and a peaceful atmosphere.
Continue to Blueline Park at Songjeong Station for a scenic beach train…
Discover Busan’s diverse allure with our day tour, a journey that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and urban wonders. Start with the unique Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a serene Buddhist sanctuary by the sea, offering stunning ocean vistas and a peaceful atmosphere.
Continue to Blueline Park at Songjeong Station for a scenic beach train ride. This coastal journey reveals panoramic views of Busan’s beaches and the expansive ocean, providing a tranquil experience. After the ride, enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Mipo Station area, where local flavors and seaside views await.
Next, explore Gamcheon Culture Village, the “Machu Picchu of Busan.” Wander through its colorful, art-filled alleyways, and steep stairs, capturing the essence of Busan’s vibrant culture and artistic heritage.
Conclude your tour at the Songdo Skywalk, a unique glass walkway extending over the ocean. Here, experience exhilarating views of the coastline and Busan’s urban landscape.
- Tour duration is with travel time, lunch time and free time for sightseeing
- Please inform us if you bring a baby stroller or wheelchair.
- Infant under the age of 3 is free of charge, no seat available.
- Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
Location
Haeundae Station Exit 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Maddie_l
Apr 25, 2025
Dennis and Tian were very... - Dennis and Tian were very kind and informative guides. The places we went to were already on my list of sights I really wanted to see, and booking this tour made it so much easier to see them all and probably cost about what it would have cost to try to travel to each place on my own. Every site was really beautiful, and we got a good mix of guidance and free time with each place. Would definitely recommend.
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Carlos_f
Apr 24, 2025
Trips over sea on the cable car - Beautiful day,nice experience especially whit,wing wing so professional exelente person we enjoyed our day tank yuo wing wing
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Penny_s
Apr 22, 2025
Great tour with excellent guide Yoona who was very knowledgeable - Great tour with Yoona, she was very informative, knowledgeable and great fun.
Well paced and not too much standing around wasting time like on some trips I've been on.
Plenty of free time at places but not so much that you are bored
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Jet23933659881
Apr 15, 2025
Busan with capsule ride - Typical lunch at Korean fish restaurant, along the coast Capsule cruise and cultural village by the sea
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Jeff
Mar 4, 2025
Family tour. First time in Busan. Loved the tour. Sunny but chilly day in February 2025. Recommend warm layered clothing, gloves - Fun family tour. Bus was clean, comfortable and roomy. Seats were very nice. Tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. The locations were outstanding. Photo opportunities occurred all day long.
Highly recommend. 5 stars.
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Andrew_r
Mar 2, 2025
DK did a great job as... - DK did a great job as tour guide. A small friendly group in the van - and a great way to see highlights of Busan. Give yourself a couple of days in Busan at least if you can
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Embroidart
Jun 4, 2024
One day in Busan. - This trip around Busan was wonderful. Yakima was an excellent guide, providing plenty of information and tips for our tour. We had a great time visiting the temple, village, blue train and skywalk. An excellent way to get a good one day snapshot of Busan. We were on a cruise ship and this tour fitted our time schedule perfectly. Takin found an excellent place for lunch catering to our dietary needs. Thank you
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Emmanuel_m
May 17, 2024
Best one day activity in Busan - We had one day in Busan and this was the perfect all in one tour , Bruce was a great guide, both helpful and fun to talk to, all the activities were worthy and we will keep Busan in our hearts
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Thegadabout_traveler
Jun 8, 2024
Busan Cultural Wonders with Beach train & Gamcheon village - BLUF- B. Despite a D- on one of the stops, the tour was informative and interesting.
First, a big shout out to our guide, Roy S; he was an outstanding and professional guide. I would highly recommend him.
The overall cost for two adults was $125 for four sites. The rendezvous site was easy to find, and the bus was comfortable.
The first stop was Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. The temple complex is large and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside. There are lots of stairs, and some are narrow. Be careful; people get rather pushy, and I’ve seen some folks take a tumble. A
The second stop was Haeundae Blueline Park and Beach Train. Some folk see the beach train as a little cheezy, but I liked it. It was a short 2.5-mile train ride near the shoreline. My only complaint was that too many buildings blocked another lovely view. B-
The third stop was Gamcheon Village. It’s history is a far cry from what it is now. Historically, it was a displaced civilian shanty town during the Korean War, particularly during its darkest period, the Busan Perimeter. Now, it’s nothing but, in my opinion, a tourist trap. D- -
The final stop was the cable car ride across Songdo Beach. This ride provided an excellent view of Songdo Beach and the Port of Busan, which, according to sources, is the oldest beach in Busan. B
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A Gadabout Traveler
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Agadabout_traveler
May 31, 2024
Give Busan a try and you’ll be surprised - The Haedong Yonggungsa is a very cool historical place well worth the time. The 2.5 mile blueline was ok. The issue I had is most of the seascape was blocked or partially blocked. The cable ride gives a better view but is mat part of the tour. The Gamcheon culture village isn’t worth the time. What could have been a great historical experience turns out to be a tourist trap. The final stop was the cable ride at Songdo beach. This attraction provided a great view of the beach area and the various ship awaiting access to the harbor. Overall, B / B- the Gamcheon village, in my opinion, is a waste of time.
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