Gyeongsang
경상도
2 Nights · 3 Days · Busan · Gyeongju (Andong optional)
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Schedule Details
Busan Sea · Coastal Scenery
KTX Arrival at Busan
KTX from Seoul approx. 2 hrs 30 min · Join chartered bus upon arrival at Busan Station
Haedong Yonggungsa (해동용궁사)
Clifftop sea temple · Free admission · 04:30–19:00 · Approx. 1 hr · Spectacular at sunrise · Descend 108 steps · 12 zodiac statues photo spot · Coin wish-tossing inside the temple
Haeundae Beach · The Bay 101
Walk along Busan's iconic beach · Free · The Bay 101 yacht club scenery · Marine City skyline photo spot
Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장)
Korea's largest fish market · Free entry · Sashimi lunch at 2nd-floor restaurants · Experience picking and eating live fish
Taejongdae (태종대)
Coastal cliff nature park · Free entry · 09:20–17:30 (Jun–Aug until 19:30) · Closed Mondays · Approx. 1.5 hrs · Views of Yeongdo Lighthouse and Sinseon Rock
Seafood Dinner · Gwangalli
Sashimi and fish soup noodles at Gwangalli beachfront restaurants · Night view of Gwangan Bridge · Laser show (weekends, seasonal)
Busan Village Culture · Night Views
Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을)
Busan's Machu Picchu · Free · Approx. 1.5 hrs · Little Prince and fish sculpture photo spots · Pick up village map at the info center
Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)
Yeongdo coastal cliff village · Free · Approx. 1 hr · 70m Huinnyeoul coastal tunnel photo spot · Stroll through café and gallery alleyways · Comfortable shoes essential due to many stairs · Caution: slippery on rainy days
Gukje Market · BIFF Square · Ssiat Hotteok
Busan, city of cinema · Free · Approx. 1 hr · Famous spots from Busan International Film Festival
Songdo Skywalk (송도스카이워크)
Glass bridge over the sea · Free · 06:00–23:00 · Approx. 30 min · Connected to Songdo Beach
Yongdusan Park · Busan Tower (부산타워)
360-degree view of downtown Busan · 09:00–22:00 · Approx. 1 hr · Floral clock · Yongdusan escalator
Dwaeji Gukbap · Milmyeon Dinner
Busan's signature dishes · Recommended: Seomyeon food alley
Gyeongju Silla Heritage · (Andong Optional)
Bulguksa (불국사·유네스코)
UNESCO World Heritage Site · 07:00–18:00 (winter until 17:00) · Approx. 1.5 hrs · Must-see: Dabotap, Seokgatap, Cheongun-gyo, Baegun-gyo bridges · Approx. 1 hr by bus from Busan
Seokguram (석굴암·유네스코)
UNESCO World Heritage stone Buddha grotto · Shuttle from Bulguksa approx. 15 min · Approx. 40 min visit · View the main Buddha statue through glass
Yangdong Village (양동마을·유네스코)
Korea's largest traditional village · 09:00–19:00 (Apr–Sep) / until 18:00 (Oct–Mar) · Approx. 1.5 hrs · 500-year-old Joseon nobleman houses · No unauthorized entry into buildings · Panoramic photo from the upper part of the village
Bomun Lake · Daereungwon · Cheomseongdae
Lake walk at Bomun Tourist Complex (free) · Cheomseongdae outdoor area free · Approx. 1.5 hrs · Spring cherry blossom drive around Bomun Lake recommended
Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond Night View (동궁과월지)
Night view of Silla royal villa pond · 09:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30) · Approx. 1 hr · One of Korea's top night view spots · Reflection photo in the pond is a must · Lighting especially beautiful in winter
Highlights
Tourist Attractions of This Region
Haedong Yonggungsa (해동용궁사)
Sea cliff temple · 04:30–19:00 · Sunrise hotspot
Haeundae · Gwangalli Beach
Busan's iconic beaches · Gwangan Bridge night view
Taejongdae (태종대)
Coastal cliffs · Danuvi Train · Closed Mondays
Gamcheon Culture Village
Busan's Machu Picchu · Stamp tour ₩2,000
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Yeongdo coastal cliff village · Coastal tunnel photo spot
Songdo Skywalk
Glass bridge over the sea · 06:00–23:00
Busan Tower Observatory (Yongdusan Park)
360-degree view of Busan · 09:00–22:00
Bulguksa (Gyeongju · UNESCO)
UNESCO World Heritage Site · 07:00–18:00
Seokguram (Gyeongju · UNESCO)
UNESCO stone Buddha grotto · 15-min shuttle from Bulguksa
Yangdong Village (Gyeongju · UNESCO)
Korea's largest traditional village · 09:00–19:00
Daereungwon · Cheomseongdae (Gyeongju)
Silla royal tomb cluster · Asia's oldest observatory
Donggung & Wolji Night View (Gyeongju)
Silla royal villa night view · 09:00–22:00
Andong Hahoe Village (UNESCO)
UNESCO traditional village · 09:00–18:00 · Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance performance (Sep–Oct festival) · Festival tickets ₩6,000–8,000
Taste of Korea
Food Guide
Local Restaurant Guide
Fresh Sashimi (Seafood)
📍Jagalchi Market 2nd Floor Restaurants
Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork Soup Rice)
📍Seomyeon · Gukje Market alleyways
Ssiat Hotteok · Eomuk · Bibim Dangmyeon
📍BIFF Square · Gukje Market street stalls
Milmyeon (Busan-style cold noodles)
📍Milmyeon specialty restaurants in Busan
Gyeongju 10-won Bread · Hwangnam Bread
📍Gyeongju Hwangnam-dong bread alley
Getting There
Transport Info
Transport Details
From
Seoul
To
Gyeongsang
Accommodation
3-star or above hotel
Travel Tips & Notes
Busan's night views are varied — highlights include Gwangan Bridge (Gwangalli Beach), Busan Tower, and the sunset from Gamcheon Village. If adding Andong Hahoe Village, allow approx. 1.5 hrs by bus from Gyeongju. The Andong International Mask Dance Festival (late Sep–early Oct) is recommended as a separate full-day excursion. After the Gyeongsang module, connecting to the Jeolla module involves approx. 2 hrs 30 min by bus to Jeonju.
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경상도 — experience the beauty together
2 Nights · 3 Days across Busan · Gyeongju (Andong optional)
Curated for Sri Lankan families & friends · Fully guided · Custom group sizes