Jinhae Cherry Blossom+ Busan haeundae beach sunrise+Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

1 Days

Overview

 


Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

The festival was started from 1952 for admiration for General Chungmugong
SunShin Lee of Chosun Dynasty. It was changed to cultural festival and named
Gunhangje festival and in this period, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The
festvial is held aound Jungwon rotary and Jinhaegu.
Cherry blossom trees were planted during the Japanese colonial perid when
the naval port was built but later people cut the tress because they
considered the trees were leftover from the Japanese colonial period. But later
it turned out that the origin of cherry blossom trees were Jeju Island not
Japan and people started to revive the trees.
During the festival, people can access to the The Naval Academy and enjoy
museum for Navy, General Chungmugong Sunshin Lee, and the turtle ship
made by the General and parade of the Navy.


Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is
roughly 1.5km long, over a 30~50m wide area, creating a beautiful coastline
before a shallow bay, making Haeundae Beach perfect for swimming.
People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations
from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around
the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is
also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year.
Other facilities in the area include Dongbaek Island, Busan Aquarium, a
yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.


Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern
portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a
temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the
mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great
Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. Haesu
Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main
Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a
cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out
over the ocean.
Many people often come to this spot on New Year’s Day to make a wish for
the new year as they watch the sun come up. April is an especially beautiful
time of year with cherry blossoms in full bloom. The birth of Buddha is also
celebrated in the fourth month of the lunar calendar and offers a spectacular
night view as the temple area is aglow with lit lanterns.

Includes

  • -English/Korean speaking Guide
  • -Shared Round Trip Transportation

Excludes

  • -Lunch
Additional Information

  • Online booking is available for all tours up to one day before the departure date.
  • Age 0-2 is free of charge and no seat is available.
  • Free cancellation if one day before tour date, No refund after that.

Availability

  • 03/22/2024 – 04/03/2024    Monday, Wednesday , Friday

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Jinhae Cherry Blossom+ Busan haeundae beach sunrise+Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
From $100
/ Adult