Footprints of Taoist hermits left on the rocks.
Traces of the Taoist hermits’ white horses.

Sinseondae Terrace has various beautiful legends, including one about Tanggeon Rock that was said to have been formed by tanggeon (horsehair skullcap) that accidentally fell off from a Taoist hermit ascending to the sky.

Sinseondae Terrace boasts a magnificent view of sea cliffs and sea caves that have been developed from the erosion of t granite coast. Legend says that Choe Chiwon—a notable Confucian official from the late Unified Silla period—had become a Taoist hermit and came here.

As you walk along the path next to the Sinseondae Recreation Area Parking Lot, you won’t believe that you are still in the downtown area because of the incredible tranquility. This peaceful and still landscape never fails to fascinate travelers.

The gentle slope of the walking trail is good for walking.
In addition to the lush pine forest, evergreen and deciduous trees offer green scenery on all sides.

As you go along the walking trail, you’ll see the Monument to Prince Andrew’s Visit.
This monument was built in 2001 by Prince Andrew, a member of the British royal family who visited Sinseondae Terrace in Busan, to commemorate the first arrival of the British ship called Providence at Yongdangpo Port in 1797, during the reign of King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty.

The path to the observatory is not plain and boring, thanks to the vivid scenery everywhere.

How long have I climbed up the path?
Once you reach the observatory, you will be awestruck with the landscape you were looking forward to seeing.
It gives you stunning views unfolded over the sea encompassing Yeongdo, the Oryukdo Islets, and the Busanhang Port. This unobstructed scenery seems to rid your mind of any worries.
On a clear day, you can also see the Tsushima Island at a distance near the horizon.

Sinseondae Terrace is also one of the popular destinations for photographers.
There are some spots where the open coastline of the blue sea can be captured, but it is particularly popular because of the “magic hour,” a golden hour when beautiful photos can be taken.

When the sun goes down, the daylight, gliding across the entire area of Busanhang Port, is redder and softer. When the twilight darkens, the blue sea instantly glows golden. This scenery is incredibly captivating and unique to the seaport Busan.

It is also enchanting to see the lights of the port turned on one by one at sunset.
When the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge is lit, the night view blending with the harbor is overwhelming.
That’s why it’s loved by photographers.

The view of the harbor that you can only experience at the observatory makes you realize that you are in Busan.

As you gaze at the vast ocean and unique rock formations, you will finally understand why Taoist hermits loved to play here.
However, even Choe Chiwon, who is said to have visited this place, could not experience the picturesque night view of the port filled with beautiful lighting. The charm of the bright daytime and the glowing night is the uniqueness of Sinseondae Terrace.

It is believed that Taoist hermits stayed here long ago.
Sinseondae Terrace that embraces even the scenery of the city is probably “my secret garden.”