Overview
Founded in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty, Haedong Yonggungsa is uniquely built on seaside cliffs rather than in the mountains. Descend 108 steps to the main hall and Haesu Guanyin statue with waves crashing below - a famous sunrise spot. Tens of thousands visit on New Year's Day. Free admission. About 30 minutes by bus from Haeundae.
Travel Tips
Visit at sunrise to photograph the temple against the sun rising over the sea.
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Attractions near Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
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Haeundae Beach
Korea's largest swimming beach and the country's most popular summer destination.
📍 6.6km away
Busan Cinema Center
The ultramodern official venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
📍 8.9km away
Igidae Coastal Walk
A coastal cliff trail with Gwangan Bridge as a stunning backdrop.
📍 12.4km away
Busan Museum
A city museum covering Busan's history from prehistoric times to the modern era.
📍 12.8km away
Oryukdo Islands
A cluster of uninhabited islets off Busan that appear as five or six depending on the tide.
📍 13.8km away
Busan Citizens Park
A large downtown park in Busan reclaimed from a former US military base site.
📍 15.3km away
Beomeosa Temple
A historic Silla-era temple nestled on the slopes of Geumjeongsan Mountain.
📍 17.6km away
Taejongdae
A scenic area on Yeongdo Island with dramatic coastal cliffs and a lighthouse.
📍 19.7km away
Yeongdo Bridge
Korea's first bascule bridge, completed in 1934, which lifts open every day at noon.
📍 19.9km away
Yongdusan Park (Busan Tower)
A hilltop city park home to Busan Tower, with beautiful harbor views.
📍 19.9km away
Bosu-dong Book Street
Busan's iconic secondhand bookshop alley, formed during the Korean War refugee era.
📍 20.2km away
Jagalchi Market
Korea's largest fish market, famous for fresh sashimi and seafood.
📍 20.3km away
BIFF Square & Nampo-dong
The iconic plaza of the Busan International Film Festival and a street food paradise.
📍 20.4km away
Things to Do in Busan
Haeundae Surfing
Surf lessons at Haeundae or Songjeong Beach. Beginner-friendly. 2hr lesson with gear KRW 50,000-70,000
Gamcheon Village Stamp Tour
Buy the visitor map (KRW 2,000) and collect stamps around the village. Complete the tour to receive a souvenir postcard
Jagalchi Fish Market Sashimi
Pick fresh fish at Jagalchi Market and eat it upstairs. Sashimi + spicy fish soup set for 2, KRW 40,000-60,000