The schedule of the excursion

        -1:30 Meeting at the lobby
1:30-2:30 move
2:30-3:20 Gamcheon Village
3:20-3:50 move
3:50-4:20 Orukdo Skywalk
4:20-5:00 move
5:00-5:50 Haedongyounggungsa Temple
5:50-6:30 Back to Hotel

Destination of Excursion

1. Gamcheon Village

Colorful roofs that seem to touch the sky, A warmth that covers the whole village, here is Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan.

While the village’s beautiful landscape gave it the nickname of the Machu Picchu of Korea, the town was a part of the painful history of Busan. Refugees settled in Gamcheon Village during the Korean War and cultivated the mountainous region to make a living. In 2009, students, artists, and residents decorated the village as a part of the Village Art Project, and the town grew into a leading tourist attraction of Busan since then.

2. Orukdo Skywalk

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.
Opened in 2013, Oryukdo Skywalk is located at the end of a 35 m-long coastal cliff. The clear glass floor looking down on the sea is made of bulletproof glass that can withstand heavy loads. The emerald waters off the coast of Oryukdo Islets, where the East Sea meets the South Sea, are spectacular. The waves breaking under the transparent glass floor against the coastal cliffs present a dizzyingly beautiful spectacle, while the sea unfolds before one’s eyes and dazzles with its color.

3. Haedongyounggungsa 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 as 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.

The main sanctuary of the temple was reconstructed in 1970 with careful attention paid to the colors that were traditionally used in such structures. On the right-hand side, inside a cave, is a uniquely designed Buddhist sanctum, while situated just in front of the main sanctuary is a three-story pagoda with four lions. The four lions symbolize joy, anger, sadness, and happiness. Other special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise.