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Top 10 places to visit in Gangseo, Busan
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions that showcase the diverse charms of Gangseo, Busan.
The list is based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and includes attractions with unique natural scenery, interesting history and culture, and a variety of activities.
If you want to spend special time with your loved ones, refer to this list and create wonderful memories. Hope you have a nice trip!
Daejeon Fishing Village Experience Resort Village
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Introduction to Daejeon Fishing Village Experience Resort Village
* Daehang Village located at the southern end of Gadeokdo, the largest island in Busan *
There are many beautiful mountains in Gadeokdo Island, such as Gwansan Mountain, Guksubong Peak, and Namsan Mountain (190m).
Observatory Mountain is 76m above sea level and was the site of a naval observation post during the Japanese colonial period, and Guksubong Peak is 268m above sea level and is made of strangely shaped rocks.
Historic sites on Gadeokdo Island include the Daehang Shell Plain and Oyangpo Shell Plain, and the Gadeokdo Wild Camellia Group on Aegubagu Island (Busan Monument 36) as a cultural asset.
The size of Daehanggae Muji is about 200 pyeong, and fragments of plain pottery from the Neolithic Age were unearthed.
There are two Oeyangpo clam fields, measuring approximately 150 pyeong and 50 pyeong respectively.
Folklore includes mullets from Daehang Village on Gadeokdo Island, and Daehang Village runs an experience program where you can experience catching crabs.
To get to Daehang Village, go to the dock by exiting the Garak Interchange on the Namhae 2nd Branch Expressway, heading south along National Road No. 58, then west on National Road No. 2 at Songjeong-dong, and then turning left at the Small and Medium Business Support Center toward Gadeok Noksan Wharf.
* Gadeokdo, the largest island in Busan *
Gadeokdo Island is the largest island in Busan, with a legend saying that Bogaesan Mountain sank in the middle of the sea and rose again.
Numerous mountains spread out, including the highest peak, Yeonsan Mountain (459.4m). Along the coastline, starting with the surrounding white sand beach connecting Nuulcha and Dongseon to the northeast, the scenery of the beach in front of the prayer center, and the wide gravel field of Daehang Saebaji and Yongduam to the southeast. Gadeokdo Island is reminiscent of the Haegeumgang River scenery, including the spreading camellia forest, the Aedongseom area, Dongdumal, and the sheer and strangely shaped rocks around the Gadeokdo lighthouse, Oeyangpo Beach turning southwest, the long stretch of Sol Island at Dumun, and Cheonsumal Kobawi Rock.
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Basic information about Daejeong Fishing Village Experience Resort Village
Gadeokdo Lighthouse
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Introduction to Gadeokdo Lighthouse
As one of the manned lighthouses built in the late Joseon Dynasty, it began lighting in December 1909, and was designated as a Busan Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage on September 16, 2003.
It has a Gothic style, which is why it is similar to the French light tower style. The entrance has a protruding, sloping entrance made of wood to match the width of the entrance stairs, and the upper signboard has a plum blossom pattern, a symbol of the Joseon imperial family, engraved on it. The structure is a mixture of Korean, Japanese, and European architectural styles.
It is a cultural asset with outstanding historical and architectural value because it is one of the first buildings to use modern Western architectural styles and materials, and it preserves much of its original form compared to other lighthouses.
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Gadeokdo Lighthouse Basic Information
Website https://www.bsgangseo.go.kr/visit
Operating hours : This is a military facility. Entry is permitted after prior permission.
Day off: Monday-Thursday
Daejeo Ecological Park
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Introduction to Daejeo Ecological Park
Daejeo Ecological Park is an area on the banks of the right bank of the Nakdong River from Daejeo Floodgate to Gimhae Airport Ramp, and is an area belonging to the migratory bird habitat (natural monument) of the lower Nakdong River from Gupo Bridge.
It is a place where you can enjoy leisure and relaxation as it has large and small wetlands, waterways, grasslands, rape flower fields, and various sports facilities, including Sindeok Wetland.
Sports facilities and convenience facilities were placed at both ends of the park, and the remaining areas were created with wetlands and grasslands.
In particular, the Rape Flower Festival held every April at the Rape Landscape Complex (370,000㎡) built below Gupo Bridge has become a new attraction visited by many tourists.
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Daejeo Ecological Park Basic Information
Website http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/daejeopark01
Operating hours 06:00~21:00
Parking facility parking available
Macdo Ecological Park
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Introduction to Macdo Ecological Park
Macdo Ecological Park is a naturally formed berm area in the river from the bank of the Nakdong River Estuary to the airport ramp, and is an area designated as Nakdong River Estuary Natural Monument No. 179 (migratory bird habitat).
This area has been used as agricultural land for rice farming since the past, and is still managed as a feeding ground and resting place for winter birds.
In addition to consideration for winter birds, the characteristics of an ecological park were created by creating reed fields, lotus complexes, and aquatic botanical gardens to provide attractions for citizens. In addition, various sports and rest facilities are provided.
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Macdo Ecological Park Basic Information
Website http://www.busan.go.kr/nakdong/macdopark01
Operating hours 00:00~24:00
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Mangsando, Yujuam, Yujubigak
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Introduction to Mangsando, Yujuam, and Yujubigak
The small island off the coast of Yongwon-dong is called Mangsando, and the rocky island 70 meters southeast of this island is called Yujuam.
The monument located about 1km away from the two places is the Yuju Monument, which is related to the legend of Queen Heo, Queen Kim Suro of Gaya during the Three Kingdoms period, and was designated as a Gyeongsangnam-do monument in 1988.
Yuju Monument is a wooden tile-roofed house with one room on the front and one side, without a stylobate, with a pillar stone placed on top, and overall, it is a typical monument shape with the upper part of the wall decorated with red paint.
According to legend, when King Suro was asked to take a queen, the king replied that his queen would be chosen by heaven. One day, a ship with red sails and a red flag appeared in the southwest sea.
After that, the ship was guided, and the ship finally reached Mangsan Island, and Empress Heo and her party landed on the ship.
The king personally went out to greet the queen dowager, and that night the queen dowager said, One day, in a dream, Sangje Hwangcheon said to him, “King Suro of the Garak kingdom has not been able to decide on a person or a spouse sent down by heaven, so go and mate.” So he ran. He said he had come.
So the king took her as his queen, married her, and lived for over 150 years.
According to another legend, Mangsando is where Empress Dowager Heo first got off the boat, and the stone boat she came on capsized in the sea and became Yujuam Rock.
On the other hand, there is a theory that it is called Mangsando because King Suro personally came to meet him and waited on this island, looking out to sea far away.
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Basic information on Mangsando, Yujuam, and Yujubigak
Website https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr
Parking facilities available (parking available in the vacant lot in front of Yuju Big Pavilion)
Open all year round on days off
Oeyangpo gun emplacement
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Introduction to Oeyangpo Fortification Site
Oeyangpo is a port located at the southern end of Gadeokdo Island, Gangseo-gu, Busan.
The Japanese army, which started the Russo-Japanese War in February 1904, set Oeyangpo as a military base to secure a military base in the Korean Strait area and forcibly evicted private house No. 64.
Afterwards, the Japanese military dispatched the 3rd Temporary Construction Group to build a naval base here, completed the construction, and deployed the 2nd Company of the Jinhae Bay Fortress Artillery Battalion. Soon after, the Artillery Battalion Headquarters was moved and the troops were reinforced and the external artillery batteries were deployed. It became a military base to prepare for a naval battle with the Russian fleet.
In Oeyangpo Village, there remain many Japanese-style buildings that are believed to be military facilities, such as the battery command center, official residence, offices, barracks, and warehouses, and are still used for residential purposes by residents.
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Basic information about Oeyangpo Fortification
Website http://www.bsgangseo.go.kr/visit/main.do
Parking facilities available (Daehang public parking lot, free)
Open all year round on days off
Gadeokdo Island
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Introduction to Gadeokdo Island
Gadeokdo Island is the largest island in Busan and is a great place to travel by car.
There are many things to see, including the highest peak, Yeonsan Mountain, numerous mountains, a healing trail along the coast, and historical sites from the Japanese colonial period.
In particular, beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and fishing spots where you can catch big fish all year round are our greatest pride.
* Sunrise & Sunset & Fishing & Car Camping Points: - Daehang Saebaji (sunrise) - Saebaji Lighthouse (sunrise) - Yeondaebong (sunrise/sunset) - Gadeokdo Lighthouse (sunrise) - Cheonseong Port (sunset/fishing) - Daejeon Observatory ( Sunset) - Daehang Breakwater (fishing) - Saeba Breakwater (fishing) - Oeyang Pohang (sunset/car camping) - Dongseon Saebajji (sunrise/sunset/car camping)
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Gadeokdo Basic Information
Operating hours: Always available
Parking facilities available (approximately 60 to 70 small vehicles can be parked in the Daehang Air Parking Lot)
Open all year round on days off
Gadeokdo Island Yeondaebong Peak
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Introduction to Gadeokdo Island Yeondeobong Peak
It is the highest point located on Gadeokdo Island, a name given to it because of the abundance of deodeok from ancient times.
Gadeokdo Island is the largest of the islands in Busan and is believed to have been inhabited since the Neolithic Age. It is an island that witnessed Korea's painful history from the Japanese invasions of Korea to the Japanese colonial period.
Yeondaebong is a mountain that is 459 meters above sea level and can be reached in 2 to 3 hours. It is not that high, so it is not difficult to climb, but once you reach the top, you can experience the feeling and view of a high mountain.
The gentle slope of the mountain makes it suitable for a light hike with families, and if you climb close to the top, you can see the sea of Gadeokdo Island and Geoga Bridge at a glance.
At the top of Yeondaebong Peak, you can see the beacon fire tower where the first Japanese pirates were discovered and a fire was lit during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
It is a place where you can feel the mountains and the sea at the same time.
Gadeokdo Island Yeondaebong Basic Information
Open all year round on days off
Light Color Studio
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Introduction to Mulbitsaek Studio
This is a place where you can take unique commemorative photos.
You can take underwater photos of a model in a water tank.
The Mulbit Color Studio has a large independent water tank 3.5m wide and 2.4m deep, with lights that can illuminate various colors above it.
Additionally, we have a variety of costumes and props needed for filming.
There are many choices, including various hanbok (traditional Korean clothes), dresses, and mermaid costumes.
I mainly photograph couples, weddings, and pregnant women.
There is also a shower room and all toiletries are provided.
Everything from makeup to photography is handled by experts.
Light Color Studio Basic Information
Website https://mulbitsaek.co.kr/INTRO
Operating hours 09:00 ~ 23:00
※ Please inquire by phone
Daejeon Observatory
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Introduction to Daejeon Observatory
Daejeon Observatory is located on the way from Cheonseong to Daehang Village on Gadeokdo Island, Gangseo-gu, Busan.
A monument to the song “My hometown is Gadeokdo” by composer Ki-nam Nam and a monument to the poem “Sunset seen from Daehang Observatory” by Sang-ho Park stand.
‘When the fog envelopes the Yeondaebong mountainside, even the lamplight blinks shyly and smiles, and the camellia flowers are beautiful, and my hometown is Gadeokdo... The lyrics, 'When a school of mullets dance in the sea off Daehangpo, the excited fishermen are busy', the dreams and hopes for the open sea are in harmony, and the rush of mullets and the love song of the reed forest also go together.
The charm of Daejeon Observatory can be felt in the poem, ‘O traveler, have you ever seen a feast of temptation so enchanting?’
As if representing the recent interest of Busan citizens in the new Gadeokdo International Airport, a photo zone with an airplane model floating on the sea and red camellia flowers in the background says, “It was a good thing you came to Gadeokdo Island.”
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Daejeon Observatory Basic Information
Operating hours Always open
Parking facility parking available
This was an introduction to the top 10 places worth visiting in Gangseo, Busan.
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