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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
A spectacular seaside Buddhist temple perched on dramatic cliffs above crashing waves on Busan's northeastern coast.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Busan, South Korea · Asia
Gijang works well as a base: 15 minutes from Jangan, 11km from Haeundae Beach.
Gijang is a city located in Busan, South Korea. With a population of 176,388, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gijang sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gijang to your route.
Gijang station (Korean: 기장역) is a railway station of the Donghae Line in Gijang-eup, Gijang County, Busan, South Korea.
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Gijang is located in Busan, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2442 latitude, 129.2139 longitude.
Gijang has a population of approximately 176,388 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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A spectacular seaside Buddhist temple perched on dramatic cliffs above crashing waves on Busan's northeastern coast.
6 km · about 10 min drive
beach
South Korea's most famous urban beach stretching 1.5 kilometers along Busan's coast, surrounded by skyscrapers and seafood restaurants.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A popular Busan beach famous for its views of the illuminated Diamond Bridge and vibrant seaside cafe and bar scene.
13 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
7.4km suspension bridge across Busan's Suyeong Bay, double-decked and floodlit at night, linking Haeundae to Namcheon.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A headland on the Ulsan coast that sees the first sunrise on the Korean mainland, marked by a white lighthouse and an oversized postbox. Crowds gather here at New Year.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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South Korea's largest seafood market in Busan where visitors can pick live seafood and have it prepared fresh on the spot.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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A colorful hillside village in Busan filled with pastel houses, street art, murals, and quirky installations earning it the name Machu Picchu of Korea.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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One of Korea's three jewel temples, founded in 646, whose main hall has no Buddha statue because relics of the Buddha are enshrined in the stupa behind it. A long pine-lined approach leads in from the road.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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