Attractions in Busan

The only United Nations cemetery in the world, honouring soldiers from the Korean War..

Beomeosa is a serene 7th-century Buddhist temple tucked into the forested slopes of Geumjeongsan Mountain, one of Korea's five great temples and a peaceful retreat from Busan's urban energy.

Haedong Yonggungsa is a dramatic Buddhist temple perched on a cliff directly above the crashing waves of the East Sea — one of the very few oceanside temples in Korea and Busan's most spectacular religious site.

The main venue of the Busan International Film Festival, with a dramatic cantilever roof..

Geumjeongsan Fortress is Korea's largest mountain fortress, with 17 km of walls and four gates running along the ridges of Geumjeongsan Mountain above Busan, offering challenging hikes with spectacular views.

The 40-Step Culture Street is a nostalgic memorial stairway in central Busan with bronze statues depicting the hardships and resilience of Korean War refugees who camped on these steps.

Korea's first and only bascule (drawbridge), reopened in 2013 as a tourist attraction..

BIFF Square is an entertainment street near Nampo-dong celebrating Busan's status as Asia's film festival capital, with star handprints in the pavement and legendary street food stalls selling ssiat hotteok.

A hillside temple famous for its spectacular lantern displays during Buddha's birthday..

The Dadaepo Sunset Fountain is the world's largest floor fountain, performing spectacular water, music, and light shows against the backdrop of Dadaepo Beach sunsets.