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A Relaxing Break To Help You Unwind And Recharge

3 Days 2 Nights Wellness Trip

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Do you need a break from work and time to relax? From healthy foods to walks in the woods and places to meditate, here are some of the ways you can look after yourself in Busan.

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Day 1 : Ujeong 1995 → Ahopsan Forest → SMB Wellness → Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch
Day 2: Children’s Grand Park Healing Forest → Heeso → Tea Café Yewon → Busan Citizens Park (Red Clay Trail)
Day 3: Beomeosa Seongbo Museum → Musimjeong → Beomeosa Temple → Beomnidan-gil

Day 1

Ujeong 1995
Ahopsan Forest
SMB Wellness
Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch

Ujeong 1995

Check out Ujeong 1995, a large cafe in Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, where you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing time against a backdrop of green mountains.

This special space, where the modern main building and the nostalgic red clay room annex come together, is a place where you can experience both the sensibilities of the past and the present.
The red clay room is full of warmth, as if you are visiting your grandmother's house. This private room is popular with families for its quiet atmosphere. The spacious front yard is great for children and pets to run around, and in the winter, a snowmaking event is held to add to the winter charm.

The main building has a really relaxing atmosphere, with a big fountain and lots of green plants. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace, you can enjoy a great view of the mountains from anywhere in the space. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and unwind. There's freshly baked bread and pastries every morning, and you can get discounts after 6 p.m. They've also got drinks and desserts for kids, so it's a great spot for families.

Make a day of it at Ujeong 1995, where modern sophistication meets traditional sensibility.

Ujeong 1995

Address : 303-1, Byeongsan-ro, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours : Everyday 10:30~21:30 (Last order 21:00)
Directions : 1-minute walk from Exit 1, Jwacheon Station, Busan Metro Donghae Line -> Bus No. 1008 from Jwacheon Station, Busan Metro Donghae Line -> Get off at Hyunjin Everville Back Gate Intersection Station -> 50-minute walk (parking available)
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-507-1436-7790

Ahopsan Forest

The forest has kept its natural condition unopened to the public throughout the Japanese occupation, liberation, war, and industrialization.
The Ahopsan Forest in Gijang-gun, Busan, is a place that was not open to the world for 400 years.

Once you pass the ticket booth, your journey to the nine mountains begins. The directions are easy to follow on trails, ensuring safe travel as long as you follow the arrows. Inside the Ahopsan Forest are the bamboo habitat, red pine trees, hinoki cypress trees, oak trees, and other trees. The vast forest has a magnificent feel that only visitors can understand. A total of 116 trees are designated as protected trees, showing how long and precious the history of the forest is.

Once you reach the entrance past the tall trees untouched by people over many years, you will come across the Gwanmiheon, the head house belonging to the family that manages the forest. Gwanmiheon, meaning “Keeping an eye out for even the most trivial grass-like bracken,” was built in the traditional method without using any nails and still uses a wooden furnace.

It takes 1 to 2 hours to explore all the trails of the Ahopsan Forest. The fragrance of trees, the birds singing, and the cool shade created by trees are more than enough to rejuvenate the hearts of those tired of busy daily life. Why don’t you walk through the old trees at the Ahopsan Forest this weekend to relieve stress?

Ahopsan Forest

Address : 520-10, Ungcheon-ri, Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours : Monday−Sunday : 09:00–18:00 (Entry closed at 17:00)
Directions : Nopo Station on Busan Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Village Bus 2-3 → Get off at Midong Village
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-51-721-9183

SMB Wellness

Check out SMB Wellness, a wellness center where you can experience true relaxation in nature.
SMB Wellness is located in "Hak-ri Village ", Ilgwang-eup, Busan, a village with the legend that cranes (hak) once descended and lived, where you can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time that lives up to the beautiful story.

Upon entering, you'll be greeted by panoramic ocean views, warm and cozy interiors, and subtle aromatic scents that will help you relax. The facilities, which include a tea ceremony room, yoga classes and massage rooms, are immaculately maintained.

For the center’s name, SMB stands for Soul-Mind-Body, and there are systematic programs to balance the body, mind and energy. In addition to the spa, yoga, tea ceremony and aesthetics, there are also programs tailored to each theme. The wellness programs are highly personalized to each customer’s needs.

Enjoy a relaxing time at SMB Wellness, where both natural beauty and private relaxation are available at the same time!

SMB Wellness

Address : 34, Hangnideungdae-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours : Everyday 10:00~19:00 (Break Time 12:00~13:00)
Directions : Exit 1, Ilgwang Station, Busan Metro Donghae Line -> Bus No. Gijang-gun 2 from Donghae Line Ilgwang Station Stop ->6-minute walk from Hangni Ipgu Stop
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-507-1303-8142

Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch

Gijang, Busan, is famous for its amazing seaweed, which has been growing in the perfect environment where warm and cold currents meet since long ago. Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch, a restaurant in Gijang, specializes in delicious seaweed soup, with a deep and rich flavor, using the finest Gijang seaweed.

Here, you can taste different types of seaweed soup, like flatfish seaweed soup, abalone seaweed soup, and beef seaweed soup. They also have a variety of seaweed porridges, which are good for people of all ages. There is a wide range of choices, such as spicy seaweed soup, to suit your taste. You can also choose from a variety of side dishes, like grilled flatfish and others.

Gijang seaweed is a special type of seaweed that was served at the king's table in the past. It is dried naturally, which preserves all its nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, and calcium. At Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch, you can enjoy the savory taste of seaweed soup, which retains the seaweed's natural flavor.

Gijanghon Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch

Address : 3, Gongsu 1-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
Directions : Exit 2, Songjeong Station, Busan Metro Donghae Line -> 21-minute walk
Opening hours : Everyday 08:30~20:30 (Break time 14:50 / Last Order 19:40
Inquiries : +82-507-1391-2332

Day 2

Children’s Grand Park Healing Forest
Heeso
Tea Café Yewon
Busan Citizens Park

Busan Children's Grand Park Healing Forest

Is there anyone who only thinks of nature that is distant from the city when it comes to wellness? You can find a forest even in the middle of the city.

There is a healing forest inside Busan Children’s Grand Park located in Busanjin-gu, where you can see a large size of cypress forest.

Why don’t you enjoy the beauty of nature wherever you go, and visit Seongjigok Valley Reservoir, a national cultural asset located inside Children’s Grand Park?

Busan Children's Grand Park Healing Forest

Address : 295, Saessak-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 7, Bujeon Station, Busan Metro Line 1 -> Transfer to Bus No. 33 at Songsanghyeon Square Bus Stop > Get off at Choeup Samgeori Bus Stop, a 6-min walk
Inquiries : +82 51-860-7848

Heeso

Vegan rice bread is the signature baked item of the bakery called Heeso, which means “Happy Smile” in Korean. As the name of the bakery suggests, the chewy texture of the bread made only with vegan ingredients will bring smile to your face. In addition to vegan rice bread, their brownies, madeleines, and cookies also also popular. However, because their menu items vary from day-to-day, make sure to check the lineup on Heeso's Instagram (@heeso_vb) before you visit the bakery.

As you will see on their menu, Heeso sells vegan and gluten-free bread, making it a good choice for those who eat vegan food due to health problems such as indigestion.
Looking for breads that are easy to digest? Visit the vegan bakery Heeso!

Heeso

Address : 1F, 16, Jeonpo-daero 186beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Opening Hours : Wed-Mon 11:00 a.m. - 20:00 p.m.
Holidays : Tuesdays
Transportation Information : Exit 6 of Jeonpo Station on Busan Metro Line 2 → 1-minute by walk
Inquiries : +82-507-1468-4002

Tea Café Yewon

Tea Cafe Yewon is a place where you can truly indulge in the joy of a cup of tea. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of premium teas, and a culture that celebrates the art of tea. The serene wooden interior, and the array of tea sets on display, create a warm and inviting atmosphere. It's a joy to take in the variety of teas and sets.

In addition to simply drinking tea, various classes are also being offered to help you learn more about it. From the “Tea Flavor Class,” where you can learn the basics of tea and how to find your own taste and “Gaewan Class,” where you can learn how to brew delicious tea using a special teapot called ‘Gaewan’, to “Tea in My Heart” Class, where you can learn the meaning of tea meditation and the different parts of the tea ceremony, there are various classes available during the day. Even if you don’t know much about tea, you're welcome to join in. So, if you're interested, don't hesitate to sign up!

Tea Cafe Yewon is near Busan Citizens Park, so it's a great place to go for a stroll after enjoying a cup of tea. They also offer the "Tea Ceremony Picnic" Class, where you can experience a tea ceremony in the park, so you might want to check it out.

Come and spend a relaxing and comfortable day at Tea Cafe Yewon, where you can really get to know tea!

Tea Café Yewon

Address : 2F, 33, Saessak-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 11, Seomyeon Station, Busan Metro Line 2 -> 5-minute walk
Opening hours : Tuesday~Saturday 11:00~22:00 (21:00 Last order) / Sunday 11:00~19:00(18:00 Last order)
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-51-819-0407

Busan Citizens Park

Military camp and park—these two words do not match well together. However, there is a place where a military camp is reborn as a park, namely Busan Citizens Park. For 70 years after the liberation in South Korea, this place had been called the “US Army Camp Hialeah,” but now it’s back as a resting area for people in Busan.

In this park, you will see the man-made, white sand beach and a fountain.

As you walk on the wooden bridge past the white sandy beach, you can see the park's lush greenery.

In the plaza, people in groups are enjoying the afternoon while laying their mats and eating prepared food. The excited children are already on their way to the lawn field. This looks too good to simply let it pass. Thus, you settle at the side and rest. A ray of warm sunshine, a cool breeze, and the freshness of the greenery touch your body.

The round-shaped building, which is the barrack reconstruction of Camp Hayaria, has various amenities. If you are with your children, stop by “Pororo Library.” Pororo is called the president of children. They will be so excited while exploring Pororo’s world.

You see the traces of history in the beautiful scenery in front of you. It is said that the oak tree, which had lived in this place long before the park was built, is 100 years old. This old living tree had witnessed the greatest changes—from the beginning of the Japanese colonial period in South Korea to the US Army Camp Hialeah and Busan Citizens Park.
The “Pillars of Memory” still stand high, as they are recycled products of wooden power poles that remained in Camp Hialeah. This is a reminder that the park was once occupied by the US Army and had a difficult time to be back with the Busan citizens. This is why the park is very special and beautiful.

Busan Citizens Park

Address : 73, Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Opening hours : Every day 05:00–24:00
Directions : Walk for 17 min from Exit 1 of Bujeon Station on Busan Metro Line 1 Get off Bus 33, 44, 63, or 179 at Busan Citizens Park and walk for 6 min
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-51-850-6000

Day 3

Beomeosa Seongbo Museum
Musimjeong
Beomeosa Temple
Beomnidan-gil

Beomeosa Seongbo Museum

Check out Beomeosa Seongbo Museum, a hidden gem in Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Seongbo Museum is a place that displays treasures and artefacts related to Buddha and Buddhism. The Beomeosa Seongbo Museum is a great place to learn more about Buddhism, with a range of valuable Buddhist artifacts, like Buddha statues and paintings, all in one place.

When you go into the permanent exhibition hall on the first floor, you can see the history of Beomeosa Temple and the traces of its past chief monks on both walls. The entrance is also home to the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, which serves as a meaningful starting point for visitors to the museum, giving them a glimpse into the long history of the temple.

The paintings in the exhibition are all in great condition, making them easy for visitors unfamiliar with Buddhism to appreciate. The basic teachings and historical records of Buddhism are well organized, too. If you want a deeper understanding of the exhibition, it's a good idea to pick up a pamphlet at the information desk at the entrance, and read it carefully before exploring.

The museum is free to visit, which makes it even more accessible. It's open until 5 p.m., but it's best to get there before 4 p.m., so you can take your time and enjoy everything. Just remember that you can't take photos in the museum without permission.

When you need a break, why not visit the Beomeosa Seongbo Museum to learn about the history and culture of the area?

Beomeosa Seongbo Museum

Address : 296, Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 7, Beomeosa Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → Bus No. 90 from Beomeosa Temple Entrance
Stop → 1-minute walk from Sangma Village. Beomeosa Temple Museum Stop
Opening hours : Tuesday~Sunday 09:30~17:00
Inquiries : +82-51-508-6139

Musimjeong

Musimjeong is a place where you can fully experience Korean medicinal cuisine. Located at the foot of Geumjeongsan Mountain, it boasts excellent landscaping. The beautiful exterior, which blends seamlessly with the scenery, and the cozy interior will make you feel at ease. It also has private rooms, making it a popular place for formal gatherings and family reunions.

As a restaurant that specializes in medicinal cuisine, it serves high-quality, healthy, and delicious food. It has been selected as a "Healthy Restaurant Participating in Reducing Sodium" and a "Best Restaurant in Geumjeong-gu". It aims for a low-sodium, healthy diet while still providing flavorful dishes that highlight the unique taste of each ingredient.

There are a variety of course meals and individual dishes to choose from, so you can pick what you like. There are even vegan-friendly options, such as sweet and sour fresh shiitake mushrooms, so everyone can enjoy a healthy meal without any worries.

Enjoy a relaxing gourmet experience at Musimjeong, where you can savor a healthy meal against the beautiful backdrop of Geumjeongsan Mountain!

Musimjeong

Address : 23, Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Opening hours : Monday – Sunday 11:00~21:00
Directions : Exit 5, Oncheongjang Station, Busan Metro Line 1 -> Bus No. 203 from Oncheongjang Station Stop -> 200m-walk from Geumseong-dong Community Center
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-507-1410-3352

Beomeosa Temple

Beomeosa Temple in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, is the third largest temple in the Yeongnam area following Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple.
Built during the reign of Munmu of Silla, it has become famous as a Buddhist temple that has historically nurtured many Buddhist monks. Located at Geumjeongsan Mountain, the temple boasts a beautiful valley and outstanding mountains and is crowded all year around.

Beomeosa Temple has many artifacts made of stone. The stone lanterns at the entrance to Daeungjeon Hall are of great historical value as they show the typical style of the late Unified Silla. On the upper and lower footstones, lotus flowers are symmetrically carved, giving an aesthetic sense of grace, simplicity, and tidiness of the people of Silla.

The Three-story Stone Pagoda of Beomeosa Temple renowned as Korean National Treasure 250 also has traces of the Unified Silla. The thin, flat roof stones are horizontal, creating a stable atmosphere and conveying the beauty of the old Shilla.

The wisteria habitat in the Beomeosa Temple is a good place to take a short rest after walking around the temple, while the rock beach where countless stones form a colony is regarded as one of the most famous places in the temple. Relaxing in the green forest while listening to the sound of water makes you feel you’re in heaven.

Beomeosa Temple, a beautiful temple located on a quiet mountain trail.
For those who need to take a pause, the benevolent smile of Buddha provides relaxation and comfort.

Beomeosa Temple

Address : 250, Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Opening hours : Every day 08:00–17:00
Directions : Exit 5 or 7 of Beomeosa Station on Busan Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Bus 90, and get off at Beomeosa
Website : Short cut
Inquiries : +82-51-508-3122

Beomnidangil Street

When you’re moving in a fast-paced environment, you sometimes lose track of the day and become exhausted. At times when studying and working become stressful, a break from a hectic lifestyle is necessary. Give yourself time to relax and regain your peace of mind. Visit Beomnidangil Street, where you can stroll along the refreshing Geumjeongsan Mountain Range while basking in the beauty of nature!

The road that passes through Yosan Literary Museum in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, runs along the mountain ridges reaching Beomeosa Temple. As one of the three leading temples in the Yeongnam region, Beomeosa Temple belongs to the Hama Village, the center of Beomnidangil Street. Named as the region where hemp seed was planted to supply hemp cloth to the Beomeosa Temple, Hama Village used to be a town full of duck meat restaurants. Now, it is emerging as Busan’s hot spot with charming cafés. Let’s find out more.

Beomnidangil Street is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful temple with cherry blossoms in spring, the green mountain in summer, the foliage in fall, and the solemn and solitary scene in winter. Enjoy a time of healing from your busy daily life at this relaxing place that remains unchanged with nature.

Beomnidangil Street