Clearing the mind on Busan Geumjeongsan | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Geumjeongsan National Geopark is a mountain that forms the root of the land of Busan, created by the uplift of granite formed about 70 million years ago as magma cooled underground. Visitors can enjoy elegant granite landforms such as jagged cliffs, tors, nunataks, inselbergs, and blockstreams, shaped over long periods by wind and rain. The main peak Godangbong, along with Janggunbong, Wonhyobong, Sanghakbong, and the ridges connecting these peaks are mostly fortified with mountain fortresses. These peaks and ridges feature numerous tors, unique rock formations created by exposures of Cretaceous Bulguksa granitic bedrocks of various sizes. The geology composing Geumjeongsan consists of Gyeongsang sedimentary rock layers, volcanic rocks intruded or erupted through these layers, and later intrusions of Bulguksa granite and Masan rocks. Registered as a national geopark, Geumjeongsan boasts beautiful scenery well harmonized with its distinctive rocky formations and nature.

Beomeosa Temple is located on the eastern foothills of Geumjeongsan in Busan Gwangyeoksi and serves as the head temple of the 14th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Along with Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon and Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Beomeosa is one of the three major temples of the southern region, making it a central site in Korean Buddhism. It was founded by Uisang Daesa in 678 (the 18th year of King Munmu of Silla's reign) and later rebuilt during the reign of King Heungdeok. At the time of reestablishment, it was a large temple complex with 360 monks' quarters, 360 parcels of land, and about 100 bonded servants. However, it was almost completely destroyed during the Imjin War. The current buildings were rebuilt in 1613 (the 5th year of King Gwanghaegun's reign) by Monk Myohwan and Monk Haemin. Beomeosa was established to realize a beautiful life on earth that is clear and pure like the ideal land of the Avatamsaka Sutra, where mutual help, understanding, and happiness abound. Historically, Beomeosa has produced many eminent monks and Seon masters, maintaining a long tradition and housing numerous cultural assets.

※ Business hours 12:00 ~ 21:00 (Break time 15:00 ~ 18:00) Dongnae Byeoljag is a large estate with a garden of about 3,000 pyeong and a total floor area of about 1,000 pyeong. It has been preserved for over 100 years, maintaining the natural beauty of 200-300 year old old pines, various trees, a pond, and cultural heritage-level pagodas and traditional houses. It was a Japanese villa during the Japanese colonial period, boasting the best garden in Korea combining Japanese and Korean traditional styles, and after liberation, it became a center for Korea’s representative performing arts heritage. Today, it inherits traditional Korean tastes and elegance by passing down traditional palace cuisine and recreating royal dishes. In its garden full of lush trees, dignified traditional weddings and other precious, fresh, and special ceremonies that happen only once in a lifetime can be held meaningfully. It is also an ideal place to hold important family events such as 60th and 70th birthday celebrations, first birthday parties, and large or small banquets.

Geumgang Botanical Garden is Korea's first botanical garden operated by a private individual, established to provide a place of rest for Busan citizens. It has approximately 2,300 species of plants, including about 560 species of tropical plants with around 20 species of palms and 540 species of succulents such as cacti. Within the garden, beautiful plants create a scenic view, and there are various artworks using natural stones and facilities for rest, making it not only a place of emotional relaxation for urban residents but also a venue for botanical research and education. The garden features an artificial waterfall, natural stones, landscaping works, and a greenhouse where visitors can enjoy a diverse range of plants and a wonderful atmosphere. Nearby Geumgang Park operates a cable car, and also hosts excellent tourist attractions including the Busan Folk Art Museum, which preserves and continues traditional performances like Dongnae Yaryu and Dongnae Hakchum, and the Busan Marine Natural History Museum, the country's first specialized marine natural history museum.

우리나라에서 가장 오래된 온천의 하나로 수온은 63℃이며, 약칼리성 식염천으로 목욕 외 온천수를 마시면 만성 위장병 및 위장근약증에 효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 또한, 류마티스성 질환, 운동장애, 신경통, 관절염, 피로회복, 혈액순환 장애에도 효과가 있는 건강온천으로 알려져 있다.