Busan Yongdusan Park 10 things to look if your first trip?

he mountain is called Yongdusan ( yong : dragon, du: head and san : mountain)

 because it seems like a dragon head.

It was also called Choryang Sosan, Songhyeonsan or Junsan .

In the past,

 there was a shrine wishing for safe seaways and prosperous commerce in Yongdusan.  In 1930s, its status was elevated to a National shrine .

In 1957,

 it was named Unam park after the pen name of. Dr.Syngman Rhee,

the first president of korea. 

 In 1973, the present Busan Tower was constructed .

               detail reference  http://blog.daum.net/damotoli/7281326 

Dreaming of Busan Machu Picchu

As part of the art village project in 2009, alias "Dreaming of Busan Machu Picchu", hasted by the Ministry of culture, sports and tourism, ten selected artworks were displayed along the hillside road .

This year, the second edition of the art village project ( this time called the " miro miro project" hosted by thw same ministry) will go upscale with six "house projects" and

six " alley projects."

           Gamcheon 2-dong has opted for for preservation and rejuvenation

       rather than redevelopmebt, using its resources to enrich the cultural content.

          It will set an example for all creative communities to come run by residents,

             professionalartists, and the administration office,

         The itinerary of this village from the beginning was replaced with the from of

           tree throgh temporal comparison of plant springing up and growing .

      The villages with various stones and looks were structured as concentric rings

             with diverse colors size and then formed into leaves.

             As grown tree bear furits, this work carry the hope of this village yield the

              fruits of consisent growth and development.

Warm winds urge blossoms to life

Valleys that were frozen during the winter are now melting, and pussy willows shyly peek out. Cherry blossoms and rape blossoms start blooming near the end of March, reaching their peak in mid-April in Busan.

The road to Dalmaji Hill from Haeundae Beach is famous for its divine cherry blossoms in spring, and has been designated the most beautiful road in Busan.

With its lush floral decorations, the road is popular with locals and tourists alike, whether driving or on foot. Taken last year, the above picture shows locals strolling on a cherry blossom-shrouded Dalmaji Hill.

Magical nights under a full moon Night sky the main attraction at scenic area

Magical nights under a full moon
                             Night sky the main attraction at scenic area

when a full moon rises, a white glow lights up the faces of people looking skyward on Haewoljeong Pavilion, Dalmaji Road. This scene plays out countless times each year, as the curvy road that winds along the sea between Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach becomes a top destination when the moon shines bright.





The best spot to see the moon in all its glory is from Dalmaji Road where the night sky seems to shine a little brighter. Many people say this is one of the country’s best scenic experiences. It’s a great spot to visit during the day or night anytime of the week. But the best time is when there’s a full moon, when families, couples and friends descend on the area.

The biggest day of the year for this part of the city is Feb. 17, also known as Jeongwol Daeboreum, or “full moon” day of the lunar year.

Many locals see the full moon as a symbol of richness and peace, which is why Feb. 17 is so special to them. On Jeongwol Daeboreum, you can see the largest full moon of the year.

The tradition is to burn daljip made with bamboo and wood from pine trees while women dance and sing songs. This is called ganggang suwollae (or Korean circle dance), and to get a taste of it you should head to Dalmaji Road.

The street and pedestrian walkways here are well organized, and the forest trail ? dubbed Moontan Road ? is nice as well. Dalmaji Road connects to Songjeong starting from Haeundae Mipo and then past Cheongsapo and Gudeokpo.

The beginning of the road is located in an area of Haeundae that is famous for its hot springs, which provide warm water heated naturally. The area is also home to hot spring saunas that are popular with Koreans and Japanese tourists.

You can soak up a bit of history as well: Legend has it that a queen in the Silla Dynasty cured a disease that had plagued her for years by sitting in the hot springs here.

On Feb. 17, there’s even a Dalmaji Hot Springs Festival at Haeundae Beach from noon until nightfall. During the festival, you can also watch the traditions of daljip and ganggang suwollae or play yutnoli, neolttwigi (or Korean jumping game) and other traditional games.

Most of the migratory birds observed at the Nakdong River Estuary

Nakdong-gang(river) is the longest river in Korea it begins from Gangwon-do Taebaek and runs down around 525km toward the south, drenching beautiful mountains and fertile field. Nakdong-gang(river) Estuary is the place where the river and the sea join, and wetlands, mud flat and coastal sand dune(sand island) are well developed.

The Nakdong River Estuary

Nakdong River, which starts from Taeback of Gangwon Province, runs down around 525 km towards south, drenches graceful mountains & fertile fields and creates back marshes such as Upo Swamp and Junam Reservoir. Splitting largely into two main streams: West Nakdong River and original main stream at Daedong-Myeon in Kimhae and Hwamyeong-Dong in Busan, Nakdong River forms the vast plain and sand islands at the point of meeting the south sea. The place where Nakdong River meets the sea, that is the Nakdong River Estuary.

The Nakdong River Estuary has well-formed small & large sized deltas such as Eulsukdo, ILwoongdo, Daemideung, Jangjado , Shinjado, Jinwoodo, Baekhapdeung, Doyodeung, etc, and along with these deltas, the tidal flat and the forest of rank reeds around the estuary have been good habitats for migratory birds. The peripheral area of the estuary where the sea water meets the river water and the shallow tidal flat is widely formed, thus lots of planktons, fishes, shellfishes and aquatic insects propagate provides migratory birds with abundant prey.

The Nakdong River Estuary, has been well known from old times as the production place of diverse marine products see weeds, oysters and corbiculas were representative one among the major products . At present, however, the shape and utilization of it is changed and the remains of the past can not be found in the remaining names of those places.

The Nakdong River Estuary is now being used as the habitats for migratory birds designated as the Precious National Treasure No. 179 (designated 1966), the visiting place of migratory birds even though the number of head has been greatly reduced compared with the past, and has been kept under control since it was designated as the Natural Environment Preservation Area in 1988, the Ecological Landscape Preservation Area in 1989, the Marsh Preservation Area in 1999, the Special Management Water Region of Busan Coast in 2000.

Therefore, it is regarded as the very thing only Busan can be proud of to see a great number of migratory birds visiting throughout the whole seasons, and overspreading the estuary with the enormous population.


Most of the migratory birds observed at the Nakdong River Estuary are swimming birds (aquatic birds) that live in the edge of the water . These birds move to the period of breeding and the wintering timing, and the Nakdong River Estuary is being used as the place of breeding, wintering, and midway stopover for the birds.

The winter visitors which can be observed largely around from the end of October to the beginning of March, move down toward the south to avoid the harsh cold in the winter of the polar regions and spend the winter. When the spring starts, these birds return to the breeding place. The major breeding places are Siberia, Mongo, China, Manchuria, the northern part of Europe and North America. The winter visitors found in the Nakdong River Estuary are ducks, sea gulls, swans, whoopers swans, white-fronted geese, bean geese, imperial eagle Aythya fuligula, mallards, etc.

Budget Tour. "Sightseeing on the Most Frequented Streets of Busan!”

Budget Tour. “Sightseeing on the Most Frequented Streets of Busan!”

Oiso, boiso, saiso (Come, see, and buy)! — Busan’s common expression, which has become a trademark that originated from the female vendors selling fish at Jagalchi Market. The Busan budget tour focuses on Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong street, and Yongdusan Observatory, where you can see the lives of the local people. This course also includes Haeundae and the coastal landscape of Taejongdae during the daytime and a sauna at a jjimjilbang and a hot spring at night.

▶09:00 Departure from Seoul, 14:00 Arrival in Busan
The trip takes approximately three hours by KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station (about 48,000 won). There is a train leaving every 30 minutes or every hour. You can also take a Saemaeulho train (39,000 won) or a Mugunghwaho train (27,000 won), which take 4 hours and 15 minutes and 5.5 hours respectively. There are 5 to 15 trains a day. Express buses leave from Gangnam Seoul Bus Terminal between 06:00 and 09:00 every 20 to 30 minutes and the ride takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes.

• Travel Tip: If your hotel is located close to Busan Station, check-in before you start sightseeing, but if you are staying near Haeundae or downtown, which is farther away, put your luggage in a public locker inside the train station and start your tour immediately. It takes about 30 minutes from Busan Station to the first destination, which is Nampo-dong.

• Travel Tip: Have a simple lunch at Busan Station. The restaurant area in the station offers Korean, Chinese, or Western cuisine. There are also a number of restaurants outside the station. If you want to save more time, buy some sandwiches, gimbap (rice roll), and drinks before you leave Seoul Station and enjoy them on the train.


14:00~18:00 Sightseeing at Nampo-dong street ~ Yongdusan Park ~ Jagalchi Market

Well known for ‘Jagalchi Ajimae,’ the women vendors selling fish and seafood, Jagalchi Market is the venue for the annual Jagalchi Festival. The area includes a sushi center where a number of restaurants cater to the needs of visitors during lunchtime.

Across from the market is Nampo-dong. This area is also famous for the PIFF Square where the Busan International Film Festival is held every year. After you enjoy some sightseeing on the streets of Nampo-dong, make your way to the nearby Yongdusan Park, go up the Busan Tower Observatory in the center of the park or enjoy a view of the city.

Recommended!
Noodles at Nampo-dong Meokjagolmok!
The meokjagolmok (food alley) in Nampo-dong has a long history stretching over 50 years. It first started with a few cart vendors who catered to refugees after the Korean War. Today, there are about 30 to 40 vendors lining the alley to sell snack foods such as noodles, japchae (Vermicelli mixed with vegetables), gimbap (rice rolls), tteokbokki (rice cakes in hot sauce), and sundae (Korean sausage with a casing of intestines). With prices ranging between 2,000 and 3,000 won, travelers are sure to find delicious local food for a very affordable price.
 

18:00~21:00 Walk on Gwangalli Beach
Located adjacent to Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is famous as a dating place for many young couples in Busan. At night, the arch-shaped beach is more romantic as it is illuminated by the surrounding buildings and Gwangan Bridge. Then go to Gwangalli area when the sun sets for a walk on the beach and a great night view.


▶09:00~12:00 Visit to Taejongdae Park’s coastal cliffs
Famous for its oddly-shaped rocks and cliffs, Taejongdae Park offers a great sightseeing course along a 4.3-kilometer coastal road. The sites include Taejongsa Temple, a lighthouse, and an observatory, which are accessible on foot or by tram. The most popular is the Yeongdo Lighthouse Maritime Culture Area. First opened in 2004, this site offers views of the sea from a white lighthouse, which also has a maritime theater, a library (free Internet), a natural history gallery, and a coffee shop. After visiting the lighthouse, walk down to view the sea. You can easily access Taejongdae by taking a Danubi tour tram.


Visitor Information
Hours : April~October: 09:00~24:00 (Ticketing until 22:00), November~March: 09:00~21:00 (Ticketing until 20:00)
Fare : 19 years old and above: 1,500 won, 13~18 years old: 1,000 won, 12 years old or younger: 600 won
(Free for children 4 years or younger and seniors 65 years or older)

Visit to Haeundae on a City Tour Bus
Budget travelers can take a city tour bus and enjoy some of the major tourist destinations of Busan for just 10,000 won. The bus tour, which is becoming more popular, offers both one-story buses as well as the double-decker buses. It offers the Haeundae, Taejongdae, and night tour programs, which all start from Busan Station. The tours take about two hours. If you buy a one-day pass, you can enjoy a leisurely tour and get on and off any time during the route.

Each seat is equipped with a personal moniter showing information on each tourist site. The audio service is available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. The best seats are usually the front seats on the top deck, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on the schedule of the double-decker bus, please visit their website.

* Taejongdae Tour: Busan Station ~ Yongdusan Park ~ Coastal Ferry Terminal ~ Taejongdae Park ~ Jagalchi Market ~ PIFF Square ~ Busan Station

* Night Tour: Busan Station ~ Gwangan Bridge ~ Haeundae Beach ~ Dalmaji ~ Busan Station

* Haeundae Tour: Busan Station ~ Busan Museum ~ UN Memorial Park ~ Gwangalli Beach ~ Nurimaru ~ Haeundae Beach ~ Municipal Museum ~ BEXCO ~ Busan Station


Visitor Information
Fare: 20 years old and above: 10,000 won; ages 5~19 years old: 5,000 won
For inquires: +82-51-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-464-9898(Korean)
Website: www.citytourbusan.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Location : Buses are lined up in front of the Lawn Plaza of Busan Station.

 Relaxation and accommodations at Vesta Jjimjilbang
To wrap up your trip, spend the night at a jjimjilbang for a uniquely Korean cultural experience. Vesta Jjimjilbang is located on Haeundae’s Dalmaji Hill. The side of the building facing the sea is all glassed in and so visitors can enjoy a fantastic night view of Haeundae and Gwangalli while taking a steam sauna.

This 5-story building has an information desk on the first floor, a women and men’s sauna on the 2nd and 4th floor, a jjimjilbang on the 3rd floor, and a fitness center and open-air bath on the 5th floor. Don’t miss the fabulous view of Haeundae from the open-air bath. Swimsuits are required. It is open from 11:00 to18:00 on weekdays and 09:00~21:00 on weekends and holidays.

Recommended!
Rejuvenate your skin at the skin treatment center
The skin treatment center on the 1st floor is popular with female customers. This space offers a nice retreat to soothe skin that has been exposed to ultra-violet rays and is a relaxing way to wrap up the day. Reservations are required. Couple rooms are available for friends and couples.

Business Hours: 10:00~22:00, the fee for a facial treatment ranges from 60,000 won to 150,000 won. For reservations, please call +82-51-742-8867 (Korean, English)

Visitor Information
Hours : 24 hrs
Price : 8 years old and above: 7,900 won, 8 years old and under: 5,000 won (price includes jjimjilbang dress)
For inquires: +82-51-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-54-743-5705(Korean)
Website: www.vesta.co.kr (Korean)
How to Get There: Go to the Haeundae’s Dalmaji Hill

Day 3

▶08:00~09:00 Breakfast
Enjoy a simple breakfast of eggs and a drink at the jjimjilbang. If you have a heavy bag, ask if you can leave it at the reception desk.

▶09:00~13:00 Visit to Yonggungsa or Beomeosa Temple
Because of their unique geographical surroundings, Yonggungsa Temple and Beomeosa Temple have totally different features. While Yonggungsa Temple, located on a coastal cliff, offers a beautiful view of the sea, Beomeosa Temple, which is nestled deep in the mountains, has a different ambience. You can choose either of the two temples depending on personal preference.

A round trip to Yonggunsa takes an hour by taxi (public transportation is not recommended) and two hours by subway to Beomeosa, so make sure to allocate enough time for a temple visit. If a temple tour isn’t how you want to spend your time, you can top off your Busan trip with a leisurely shopping trip to a duty free shopping center.

▶14:00 Departure from Busan

▶19:00 Arrival in Seoul

Good Sightseeing Option!

Ride the ferris wheel with a view at Meworld

If you are visiting Busan with your family, make sure not to miss ‘Meworld’. Of the few amusement parks in Busan, this is the newest one. While it is relatively small with only about ten amusement rides, it has all the essential rides. This is a great day trip option. Meworld’s greatest advantage is the excellent view of the sea, thanks to its location near Gwangalli Beach. Take the 103.5-meter high ferris wheel to get a birds-eye-view of Haeundae and the yacht center.

New Year's Festival of busan korea

People's growing concem and wish for thier family's health and happiness have been
transformed into a festive expression. 

introduction busan of south korea

About Busan

Busan is the second largest city in Korea. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the fifth largest in the world. The city's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture, and it is also becoming renowned as an international convention destination.

Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.5 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. The size of Busan is 765.64km² which is 0.8% of the whole land of the Korean Peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold.

Location
Geographically, Busan has the Straits of Korea to its south; Ulsan to the north;Gimhae to the West. Cities that share almost the same latitude with Busan include Jinhae and Gwangju in Korea, as well as Tokyo, Jeongsen, Algiers and Oklahoma City abroad. Busan is eight hours ahead of GMT. As for its geopolitical location, the city comes at the Southern tip of a strip that connects Asia, Siberia and Europe. It also serves as a main gateway to the Pacific Ocean. This location places the city at the center of international sea transportation.

Climate
Busan is located at the southeastern most tip of the Korean peninsula and in the mid-latitude temperate zone, which has seasonal winds. It has four seasons : Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The annual average temperature is 15°C. The annual average precipitation is 1,168.3mm. Busan has strong winds compared to other areas in Korea. Spring begins in March and ends in late June. Cherry blossom trees bloom in late March. and the temperature is very comfortable in April, May and June. The rainy season at the end of June and July signals the beginning of the coming of the summer heat. The highest mean temperatures of around 32°C are at the end of July through mid-August. Fall is from early September through late-November. The weather is nice and cool at this time because of the continental high atmospheric pressure. Winter starts by the end of November and continues until February. but Busan rarely has any snowfalls. The average winter temperature is 3.8°C. Tourists can enjoy Busan throughout all seasons because of the nice weather and beautiful scenery. In summer, the city is crowded with visitors who come to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

Population
From its opening in 1876, the port city of Busan quickly developed into a hub of trade, commerce and industry. This development resulted in a rapid increase in its population, which had already reached 200,000 by 1936. A major leap in Busan's population came with the breakout of the Korean War, which resulted in an endless stream of people into the city. As a result, the population of Busan exceeded 1 million by the end of 1955. Another factor that spurred the population increase was the government policy for economic growth. People from urban areas kept streaming into the city for jobs. By the end of 1994, there were approximately 4 million people who called Busan their home. Since 1995, the population has slowly begun to decrease. As of December 2009, Busan was home to 3,574,340 people.

Jwasuyeong eobang-nori, the fishing songs of korea

Jwasuyeong eobang-nori, the fishing songs

Since Suyeong is a flourishing costal fishery, it also has well-developed Eobang, cooperative association for fishing. Jwasuyeong eobang-nori is the modern version of Obang training and education on anchovy fishing and fishing in an arts form. It is a sort of Eobang song consisting of four parts such as Naewangsori, Sarisori, Garaesori, and Chingchingsori.

The fishing songs of the fishermen those who were being engaged in the coastal fishery on the Bay of suyeong, have been transmitted as the folklore fishery play called the Eubang-nori The conspicuousness of fishing songs is superior and was rewarded the presidential prize, the highest award at the 14th National folkoore Art Contest in 1973, and then was recongnized as a transmitting culture and designated in 1978.

Suyeong(or Jwasuyeong)was in the area of the Left Naval Command near the fishing villages and it is said that both the civilians and the soldiers mutually co-operated in fishing seasons on the Bay of Suyeong.

The songs have been originated from the songs called naewang-sori of fixing and repairing the net and twisting the twines to flip, secondly the songs called sari-sori of throwing the net and pulling up it again, ladling away from the net, thirdly the songs called garae-sori of shovelling out the fishing, finally the songs called ching-ching-sori of exilarating and self-congratulating the bountiful fishing. It may be given as a conclusion that Jwasuyeong fishing songs in general are recongized to be one of the typical folklore plays.

       A regular performance is held every August at the Gwangalli beach.