Chungryeolsa

Learn about the region’s military history at this tranquil shrine dedicated to the fighters who died in the 16th-century Japanese invasion.

Interesting architecture and monuments add to the legacy of learning and public service at one of Korea’s first and foremost universities.

Site of the 2005 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, this Busan landmark has both modern architecture and a role in history on display in an elegant park.

The home of the world-renowned Busan Film Festival, a year-round hotspot for cinephiles and architecture lovers, has one of the world’s largest cantilevered roofs.

Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.

Make your way to the very top of Busan’s famous mountain, where there is a vast fortress, an ancient temple, abundant wildlife and panoramic views.