
There will be approximately 250 species
and up to 35,000 marine animals on display. The main tank
contains 3 million liters of water and the animals can be
viewed through huge acrylic windows or from the 80 meters of
underwater tunnel. There are 40 separate exhibits which
include penguins, otter, piranha, sea jellies and a touch
tank for a close up "hands on" look at a variety of sea
creatures. The aquarium will provide a mixture of education
and entertainment to delight its guests and leave a long
lasting enjoyable memory of the experience.

The estuary of the Nakdong River,
Eulsukdo Islet is the biggest habitat of migratory birds in
Korea. Designated natural monument no. 179 in 1966, Eulsukdo
Islet is overgrown with eulalia and reed. As there are
abundant plankton, fishery, shellfish, and aquatic insect,
it is optimum for habitat of migratory birds. And Eulsukdo
Islet is famous for not only habitat of migratory birds also
the birds’ scenery of covering a delta and flying to the
sky.

Stretching 9.1km along the southern side
of the Yeongdo coast, Taejongdae is centered around a
250m-high peak and covers an area of about 1,793,025㎡.
There are about 200 kinds of trees -- seashore pine, silver
magnolia, camellia and so on. The 4.3km coastal road was
constructed over 3 years in the early 70’s.
The sound of the waves and the dense forest will make for a
rewarding visit. The statue of a mother and her children at
the Observation Platform sends a welcoming smile to every
visitor. You can take in Oryuk Islets and Tsushima some
distance away.

The most famous and the largest fish
market in Korea. As one of the largest fish markets in Asia,
Jagalchi Fish Market has long been the symbol of the Korea's
largest port, Busan. Always bustling with fishermen and
women, tourists, shoppers, gourmets, wholesalers and
retailers of sea products. Visitors can relish freshest
seafood at lower prices, and they can choose from as many as
300 kinds of fresh fish as bidders do in the early morning
auctions.

Haeundae Beach is the only place in Korea
where you can enjoy both sea bathing and hot springs.
Already a renowned international resort town, Haeundae sees
numerous visitors all year round, especially during summer
seasons. Main attraction of Haeundae Beach is, of course,
the long white sandy beach and the exceptionally beautiful
seascape made by Oryukdo Islands in the distance and the
pine forest of Dongbaekseom Island at the southern end of
the beach. A number of world-class hotels are dotted around
the beach along with nice cafes and restaurants.
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Yongdusan
Park-Busan Tower |

Located in the middle of Busan's busiest
area, Yongdusan Park covers an area of over 69,000 square
meters. A gem of the park is Busan Tower which soars up 120
meters high standing on a 69-meter high hilltop. As
expected, this observation tower gives a stunning bird's-eye
view of the entire city of Busan including islands and ships
dotted in the distant seas. Other attractions of the park
are Palgakjeong Pavilion, the Busan Citizen's Bell, a flower
clock, the statue of Admiral Lee Sun-sin, an aquarium, a
science museum and an art gallery.
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Yongdusan
Park-Busan Tower |

Yonggungsa (temple), uniquely set in
place where the sea water comes into the inside temple. This
temple was constructed in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty. It
is believed that when you pray here, whatever your wishes
are, one of them will definitely come true. Thus, lots of
people visit Yonggungsa every year.
Beomeosa
Temple was built in the 18th
year of King Munmu’s
reign during the Silla Kingdom
(678) by a Buddhist Monk, Uisang.
Situated halfway up Mt.
Geumjeongsan in Busan, it is one
of the nation’ s five greatest
temples. Scenic natural
surroundings harmonizing with
groves of Japanese wisteria
designated as Natural Monument
No. 176 present a marvelous
sight. It is a typical
attraction for domestic and
international tourist.
Located
at the busiest commercial
district in Busan, Gukje Market
is a huge traditional market
consisting of about 1,400 shops,
large and small. As they say,
there is nothing that you cannot
buy here, from trivial things
for everyday use to, say, nukes
(well, why don't you try). One
more thing that is good for
shoppers is that you can buy
everything at a cheaper prices
here than other places. Having
said that, don't forget to
hassle with shopkeepers before
you open your purse.
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Busan
Metropolitan City Museum |
It
exhibits our cultural assets
from prehistoric ages to modern
times and offers special
displays once or twice every
year. It was also built to treat
and preserve artifacts. It
retains various valuables, a
total about 10,000 products 972
exhibitions and 8,500
preservations for displaying).
In the first eight galleries,
artifacts from local graves,
China, paintings, Buddhist
statues, industrial arts,
remains from the new stone and
bronze ages and documents of the
Joseon era were unveiled.
Moreover, the Museum will also
display the subsidiary data for
Busan as an international
logistics city.
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Haewol
Pavilion in Dalmaji Hill |
On
Dalmaji Hill is a curved road
going over Songjeong across the
Mt. Wawoo Ridge from Mipo to
Cheongsapo. Beside the ocean
views there are 15 curves
through the woods. In the old
times, it was common for many
ancient Korean artists to visit
here.
On July 30, 1983, the hill monument was
dedicated where the sunrise and moonrise are best viewed. In
February, 1997. The Haewol Pavilion was erected on the hill,
allowing us to enjoy watching the full moon and the sea with
an antiquated mood. Also, the nearby Mystery Library,
Dongbaek Art Center and famous restaurants provied
entertainment.
Nurimaru
APEC House, constructed for the
second APEC summit, is an
international convention center
providing an amazing view of
Haeundae Beach. Nurimaru is a
combination of the pure Korean
word ‘Nuri’ which means ‘the
world’, and ‘maru’ which means
‘summit’. The name symbolizes
the coming together of world
leaders to hold an APEC meeting
at this location.
UN
Memorial Park in Busan is
founded to commemorate UN
soldiers who lost their lives
during the Korean War. About
2000 soldiers from 16 countries,
including the USA, the UK and
Australia, are buried in this
13,500 square meter cemetery.
Each tomb has a tombstone on
which stories about the dead war
heroes are inscribed. The
cemetery includes the UN
memorial tower built for those
who fought in the war although
are not buried here, a memorial
church and an exhibition hall.
When
they enter the Nampo-dong
Street, many theaters with
energetic moods tempt the
people. Here wait theaters
showing movies four to five
times per day. Here has been
held the ‘Busan International
Film Festival’ annually since
1996, so this newly decorated
theater district was renowned
‘PIFF Square’.
Ceramic
ware of Gijang is famous for
works of art. Because they are
made up soil, fire and ceramic
artist so people is Filled with
admiration. Especially Toam
Ceramic Ware (Pottery) Park can
be possible not only taking a
meal but also learning to make
ceramic wares. This place can be
possible for the bathing in the
forest, so you may go early in
the morning. Ceramic products
are in the whole garden and you
can see the scene of studying
flower arrangement out of door.
Finally, that’s a good chance
that you can appreciate Toam(Seo
Ta-won)’s works of art.
Yigidae
is famous for its beautiful
rocky cliffs, but you have to
get a boat if you want to see
the beautiful scenery because
the place where the earth and
the sea meet is a little
dangerous to pass. It’s also the
best place for fishing.
According to Choi Han-bok
(1895~1968), a folk historian,
Japanese troops took over
Suyeong Castle and then gave a
party here to celebrate their
victory. Two Gi-saeng of Suyeong
took part in this party and they
offered many liquors to the
Japanese soldiers. They then
leapt into the river dragging
with them several Japanese
soldiers and died. Hence we call
this place ‘Yigidae’.
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Gimhae
Astronomical Observatory |
This
structure was built as a
two-story building with an
observatory and exhibition hall
with an area of 5000
㎡. Built
on to of Buseongsan, Eobang-dong,
the observatory is the first of
its kind in Gyeongnam Province.
It took three years to complete
and is one of only three
observatories in the country. It
gives children the opportunity
to observe space and to look
further into their own dreams
for the future. The observatory
helps develop young scientific
minds and gives the children
confidence.
Bokcheon-dong
Tomb Museum exhibits
archeological items excavated
from the tombs of Daeposan,
north of Boksan-dong. The
Bokcheon-dong tombs are believed
to have been for the ruling
class of the Gaya and Silla
kingdoms before the 6th century.
Divided into two exhibition
halls and an open air exhibition
area, this museum currently
displays 1500 items from its
collections. It has high-tech
facilities to help visitors such
as a laser disc player, a touch
screen system and a video room.
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Geumjung
Mountain Fortress |
It
is reported that Mt. Geumjeong
Fortress was built in 1703 (the
29th year of King Sukjong’s
reign during the Joseon Dynasty)
by demand of Dongnae Magistrate
Park Tae-hang. However, the
structure of castle suggests a
Silla style of construction in
some places. When it was built,
it was a very large fortress
possessing gates to the north,
east, south, and west. But
today, these structures are no
longer attached. There are four
military secret posts, an
explosives warehouse, and a
fortress warehouse on record.
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