BTS Pilgrimage to Jungkook’s Hometown, Mandeok-dong, Busan
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128 BTS: Famous for having 3 no. 1 albums in less than a year on the Billboard charts as of November 2019!
Even if you’re not familiar with K-pop idols, you must have heard of BTS, whose members have a special relationship with Busan. This is because Jimin and Jungkook of this seven-person idol group come from Busan.
Today, you can follow the memories and traces of Jungkook, the youngest member of the BTS, who spent his childhood in Mandeok-dong. It would also be great to listen to one of BTS’s songs associated with each destination.
Jungkook Tour Course Baekyang Elementary School - Baekyang Middle School - Mandeok Lego Village - Mandeok Duck Folk Village - Seokbulsa Temple
66,662 44 44 Colorful roofs that seem to touch the sky,
A warmth that covers the whole village,
here is Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan.
Haeundae Beach: The Busan representative
55,758 26 18 When people mention Busan, the first thing that comes to mind is the sea! Among Busan’s various beaches, Haeundae Beach is the best-known destination. Not only in summer but all year round, Haeundae Beach attracts a multitude of tourists seeking the dynamic atmosphere of Busan.
All Aboard the Romantic Haeundae Beach Train on Busan Green Railway Trail
49,259 10 32 ** This content was filmed in compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.
Imagine a trail by a railway track where the blue seas and open skies greet you. Romantic, isn’t it? Treat yourself to a retro view of the Busan Green Railway walking trail, and catch the beach train whipping past with a merry whistle. This is the best place for a therapeutic walk in Busan.
Busan Green Railway’s Entire Section Haeundae Olympic Junction Busan National Mechanical Technical High School Former Haeundae Station Mipo Port Dalmaji Park Cheongsapo Port Gudeokpo Port Former Songjeong Station East Busan Tourism Complex
Today’s Trail Route: Mipo Port – Haeundae Beach Train Mipo Station – Dalmaji Tunnel – Cheongsapo Port – Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory – Gudeokpo Port – Songjeong
Gwangalli offers a spectacular view at night.
46,687 16 5 Gwangalli Beach is a famous beach and one of Busan’s representative hot spots together with Gwangandaegyo Bridge. It is the closest beach to the city center and also a trendy meeting place for Busan’s youth.
Along with its white sandy beach, Gwangalli is filled with diverse attractions such as restaurants serving delicious foods, coffee shops with an open view of the sea, exotic stores hidden in alleyways, and the Namcheon-dong Cherry Blossom Street, which shines with pink cherry blossoms in spring.
Huinnyeoul Culture Village at the end of the steep cliff
45,134 2 6 Above the steep wall of the Jeoryeong Coastal Trail is a unique view of the village, where you can see small houses clustered along the narrow alley formed by the coast at the end of the cliff. This is where the sorrowful lives of refugees began and where the current cultural village community of Huinnyeoul Culture Village has been established.
Igidae Coastal Trail the best hiking trail in Busan
41,528 5 17 “Igidae” refers to the beautiful bedrocks consisting of delicate rocks
in the eastern sea that the Jangsanbong Peak of Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, faces.
The name “Igidae” stands for the two gisaeng (female professional entertainers in Korean) from the Suyeong district who sacrificed their lives.
During the Japanese invasion in Korea, when Japan conquered Suyeongseong Fortress and held a feast to celebrate their victory, two gisaeng, who are taken to the feast, grabbed a drunken Japanese commander and jumped into the sea.
The Igidae area was once closed for military operation reasons, but since 1993, it has been open to the public. At present, it contains dense forests that are difficult to meet in urban areas and is kept clean to serve as habitats for wildlife. Because of its clear water, the place is perfect for fishing.
The three major skywalks of Busan: Oryukdo, Songdo, and Cheongsapo
38,429 6 14 The Busan Sea, encountered between sandy beaches and coastal roads, offers a special view of the ocean. Walk along the three major skywalks of Busan to enjoy the sky and ocean from high above.
Choryang Ibagu-gil, yesterday’s memories blossoming into stories
37,526 4 3 Houses are packed on the midslope of the mountains surrounding Busanhang Port.
Refugees who left their hometowns to come to Busan climbed up the mountains to build the villages. As long as there was work, people would go up and down 168 Stairs multiple times a day to the dock, station, and Gukje Market.
Let’s go see Choryang Ibagu-gil, a storytelling path narrated by people who did not even speak the Gyeongsang-do Province dialect.
Choryang Ibagu-gil Former Baekje Hospital - Namseon Warehouse Site – Choryang Church - 168 Stairs - Kim Min-bu Observatory - Ebagu Archive Center - Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall - Yoo Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory
36,003 0 1 A Busan coastal drive Course 1: Gwangalli Beach – Haeundae Beach – Dalmajigil Road – Songjeong Beach – Daebyeonhang Port – Jukseong Catholic Church Course 2: Taejongdae Park – Namhangdaegyo Bridge – Songdo Beach – Dadaepo Beach A romantic drive on the mountainside road Course: Leejungseop View Point – Yoo Chihwan Postbox – Jungang Park – Ebagu Archive Center
The reborn of Songdo Beach after 100 years
35,075 3 6 The elderly’s beach destination back in the day is transformed into a hot spot for the youth!
Let’s check out Songdo Beach, the trending hot spot on social media.
Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is the first beach in Korea. After its golden period in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Those who wished to bring it back to its former beauty joined forces to repair the abandoned beach, making it even more breathtaking than it was in its heyday. With its spotless sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is once again a popular tourist destination receiving over five million visitors per year.
Hocheon Village is famous for the K-drama “Fight for My Way” and wall paintings of tigers
34,287 8 10 Places around mountainside roads are counted among the unique attractions of Busan, and the most famous is Gamcheon Culture Village. Hocheon Village is also one of them, widely known as the location for the K-drama “Fight for My Way.” In the old days, tigers were said to frequently roam the mountain’s rough and irregular sides. Now, they’re gone, but the hillside is dotted with clusters of households with orange-warm street lamps that illuminate the alleys.
Taejongdae Park’s 100 years of history with Yeongdo Lighthouse
34,223 7 6 This place allows you to walk along the green forest path and view the blue ocean simultaneously. The multicolored rocky coast boasts its beauty formed by years of crashing waves. We’re talking about Taejongdae Park at the southern end of Yeongdo, Busan. Taejongdae was named after King Taejong Muyeol of Silla, who used to stop by the region and practice archery as he was mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape. Taejongdae Park, where unique rocks are formed and visitors are greeted by the dense forest surrounded by the deep blue ocean, is a leading travel destination in Korea.
Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge
33,954 12 14 You have probably heard of Songdo Beach in Busan which is the first beach in Korea. This well-known beach has been reorganized and reborn as the new hot spot of Busan.
Songdo Beach is known for its four famous sites names the Songdo Cloud Trails, Busan Air Cruise, Songdo Coastal Trail, and Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge. Today, we would like to introduce to you the Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge that is getting popularity on social media.
The starting point of Korea’s surfing, Busan Surfing!
30,538 8 19 Surfing cleaving the waves is becoming a popular activity for leisure and sports.
According to the Korea Surfing Association, the population of surfers has more than quadrupled in just three years. Introduced to Korea in 1995, surfing has become popular in the country for the last few years. The starting point of surfing is Busan!
Teeming with cherry blossoms on every corner of Busan
30,336 1 6 Let’s see the spots where cherry blossoms bloom first in Korea, except Jeju Island, and
where you can enjoy them along the streets of every city or out of town
while appreciating mountains, rivers, and the sea.
Come and feel the spring of Busan.
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