Port
Busan (Pusan), South Korea
Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$250
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Depart the pier for a short transfer to Songdo Skywalk, the longest skywalk in South Korea. This bridge spanning about ¼ mile and 20ft above the sea, offers magnificent views of the city and surrounding landscape including a lighthouse and a small rock outcrop called Turtle Island.
Gamcheon Culture Village is nestled into the side of a mountain, once a dilapidated neighborhood that housed refugees following the Korean War. The former slum is now a mishmash of pastel-colored, Lego-like houses, painted with the theme of "Dreaming of Busan Machu Picchu" in 2009 to lure visitors up steep slopes and through its tiny alleys. The campaign worked as it is now one of the most popular attractions in Busan. Enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating restoration project that is now known as Busan’s most colorful and artistic neighborhood.
Then proceed to Yongdusan Park, located on one of Busan's three famous mountains. Its name of Yongdu means dragon's head as the mountain peak is shaped similar to a dragon's head. See variety of monuments commemorating important events and historical figures including Cheokhwabi Monument, Chunghontap Pagoda, April 19 Revolution Monument, a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin, and Busan Tower. You may go up to the Busan Tower Observatory on your own to see the beautiful scenery of Busan.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit to Lotte Department Store and enjoy some free time for shopping.
On your way back to the pier, explore the most famous markets in Korea, Jagalchi fish market and Gukje international market. Gukje Market is not just a place for shopping but also carries a cultural and historical significance. During the 1950s, refugees from the Korean War began opening up stalls to make a living. Taking Busan’s geographical advantage of being Korea’s largest port city, they sold imported products including military supplies from U.S. Armies, and sometimes even smuggled items as well. This modest collection of shops later grew into Gukje Market, which is one of the largest traditional markets in South Korea. “Gukje” in its name means “International.”
Please note: Entrance to the Busan Tower Observatory is at your own expense. Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.