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Sight Gijang, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

A sight in Gijang, Busan, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang, Busan
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Why go

Buddhist temple perched on sea rocks on Busan's east coast.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Busan, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Galmegi Brewing Gwangalli, 6.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Gijang
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Busan, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Galmegi Brewing Gwangalli

    Busan craft brewery taproom steps from Gwangalli Beach and its lit-up bridge.

    Drinks · 6.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Haeundae Beach

    Busan's best-known city beach, backed by towers and the Dongbaekseom island walk.

    Outdoors · 6.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Seomyeon Dwaeji Gukbap Alley

    Cluster of restaurants serving Busan's pork-and-rice soup, open late.

    Food · 15 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Taejongdae

    Forested headland with sea cliffs, a lighthouse and views toward Japan's Tsushima on clear days.

    Outdoors · 19 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gukje Market and BIFF Square

    Sprawling postwar market next to a street of snack stalls selling ssiat hotteok.

    Shopping · 20 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Jagalchi Fish Market

    Korea's largest seafood market; pick fish downstairs and have it served raw or grilled upstairs.

    Food · 20 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a stop on our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Busan

Another curated sight in Busan. See the full Busan guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Busan run from 8°C in January to 27°C in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Haedong Yonggungsa Temple itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Busan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Busan weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang, Busan, South Korea
Coordinates
35.18845, 129.22311
Destination
Busan, South Korea

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: quick answers

How much time do you need at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?

Plan on about an hour at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Go at opening to beat tour buses.

Is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple free?

Yes, we list Haedong Yonggungsa Temple as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is at 86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang, Busan, South Korea. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple appears on Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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