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Geumjeong District is a district in north central Busan, South Korea. Approximately 7.3% of Busan's population is in Geumjeong-gu. The Hoedong Reservoir is located on the district's eastern boundary, and the mountain Geumjeongsan on the west.
The culture of Geumjeong-gu, a district located in the northern part of Busan, differs from other areas in Busan in several ways. 1. Traditional Roots: Geumjeong-gu has a strong connection to traditional Korean culture and heritage.
Welcome to Geumjeong-gu, a district located in the northern part of Busan, South Korea. With its stunning natural landscapes and rich historical heritage, Geumjeong-gu offers a wide range of attractions for travelers to explore.
Geumjeongsan Trails. Press the button on the right, and you can see an enlarged image of the Geumjeongsan hiking map. See the Geumjeongsan hiking map. 확대보기. 1 Entrance of Gyeongdong Apt. 2 Entrance of Beomeosa Temple. 3 Sangma Village. 4 Gunam Tower.
- How to Get to Beomeosa Temple & Mount Geumjeongsan
- What to Know About Beomosa Temple
- Hiking Mount Geumjeongsan, One of The Best Hiking Trails in Busan
- What to Know About Hiking from Beomeosa Temple to Geumjeong Fortress
- A Chance Encounter with The Cats of Mount Geumjeongsan
- What You Need to Do About Hiking Mount Geumjeongsan
Getting to Mount Geumjeongsan and to Beomeosa temple is quite easy. The journey to get to Mount Geumjeongsan from our hotel in Haeundae is simple. The simplest way is to head to Beomosa Temple. Take the subway to the Beomosa stationon Busan’s subway line 1. Once you get there, jump onto bus number 90 and get off at the Beomeosa Ticket Office Bus St...
Beomosa Templeis also known as the temple of the Nirvana fish, which is a pretty cool name if you ask me! It was built in 678 and for a fee, you can stay here with the resident monks to get the full experience. Also pretty cool! The temple itself was really nice, especially on a nice sunny day like we had. All the colorful lanterns were gently rock...
From Beomosa Temple, there is a nice hike up to Geumjeong Fortress. The hike was supposed to take roughly an hour, so we said: “why not give it a go”and see what this fortress is all about! Another hiking adventure! After taking in the sights at the temple, we set off on our hike up Mount Geumjeongsan. We left the temple and followed the little sig...
Once we reached the north gate of Geumjeong Fortress, a few things dawned on us. The first was that this fortress was literally just a long wall that served as a naval base centuries ago. It has one gates, one at each compass point. On the hike up Mount Geumjeongsan, you will run into only one of the gates. Parts of the fortress walls are still ver...
Along the way, we started to notice something out of the ordinary. At first, we saw a stray cat and tried to lure it to us. Being cat lovers, this always happens. We miss our cat Jax, so any chance we have to get a little cat love in we take. But as we kept climbing, we started to notice more cats. And more cats. Oh, and MORE cats. They were everyw...
All in all, it probably took us about 3-4 hours to do the hike (counting the mediation and the cat-loving). It’s not at all a hard or steep a hike. It can easily be done if you are a beginner, the trail is well-maintained, groomed, and has a small incline, most of the time. The end of the hike up the mountain has stairs, so if you take your time, y...
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress is a treasure trove of South Korea’s past, offering a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. So, pack your sense of adventure and embark on a journey through time at this enchanting historic site.
Introducing Geumjeong-gu, a vibrant destination in South Korea known for its natural beauty and cultural attractions. In this blog, you will discover what to do, where to go, the top attractions, and the best hotels to stay in while exploring this charming district.
