Option A: Haedong Yonggungsa (best if you stay in Haeundae)
A Buddhist temple built on the rocks right above the sea, on the coast north of Haeundae. Entry is free.
- MorningGet there early
It gets busy by late morning. From Haeundae Station (Line 2, exit 7) take a city bus such as 181 toward the temple, or ride the Donghae Line to OSIRIA (exit 1) and take bus 139 for a few stops. From the bus stop it is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the temple gate. A taxi from Haeundae takes about 20 minutes. - At the templeAllow 1 to 2 hours
Expect lots of stairs and narrow paths, so it is not stroller-friendly. - AfternoonGijang coast
Walk part of the coastal path near OSIRIA, or head back to Haeundae for a slow last afternoon by the beach.
Option B: Taejongdae (best if you stay in Nampo or near Busan Station)
A free coastal park on the southern tip of Yeongdo island, with cliffs, a lighthouse and sea views.
- Getting there: from Busan Station (Metro Line 1, exit 7) take bus 17, 88 or 101 and get off at Taejongdae.
- Danubi Train: the little road train that loops the park has been suspended since mid-2026 after safety incidents. A free shuttle bus has been running on some days instead (Wednesday to Sunday as of September 2026). Check the latest notice before you go, and be ready to walk the hilly loop road.
- Visiting in November? Some forest trails in the park close from November 1 to December 15 each year for wildfire prevention.
Which one should I pick?
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| stay in Haeundae | Haedong Yonggungsa |
| stay in Nampo or near Busan Station | Taejongdae |
| are visiting in November and want it simple | Haedong Yonggungsa |
| want photos of a temple on the rocks | Haedong Yonggungsa |
| want a long cliff walk | Taejongdae |
Prefer a guided day?
Busan day tours (Klook) More Busan tours (GetYourGuide)Sources we checked
- Visit Busan (official), Taejongdae page: free entry and bus routes 17, 88, 101 from Busan Station (checked 2026-11-11)
- CBS Nocut News: Danubi Train operation halted after safety incidents in 2026
- VisitKorea listing for Taejongdae: seasonal trail closures (Feb 1 to May 15, Nov 1 to Dec 15)
- Haedong Yonggungsa bus routes (181 from Haeundae Station exit 7; 139 or 1001 from OSIRIA exit 1) cross-checked across several current travel guides. The temple's own site does not list directions, so confirm the bus on Naver Map or Kakao Map.