Busan Citizens' Park
Picnickers take advantage of the endless lawn and shady trees at Busan Citizens' Park near downtown Seomyeon. May is the perfect time for outdoor activities within one of the city's ample park areas, many located in the midst of busy commercial zones.
Blue sky, a warm breeze, shady trees and a picnic lunch in the park: there are few combinations quite so sweet and now is the prime time to enjoy it all. Explore urban parks located in and around the downtown area while chaotic city life fills the scene outside. Spread out a mat on an open lawn for a lunchtime break, bring a book and stay all day, or discover the tranquility of the sea and riverside walkways surrounding the city at any stolen moment during the day. From glassy ponds and quiet pathways to beach sunsets and hilltop lookouts, there's a special place nearby waiting to be found.
Korea's largest urban green space
- Busan Citizens' Park
Dubbed the Central Park of Busan, Busan Citizens' Park has become Busan's signature park, with as many as 30,000 people visiting daily since it opened in 2014. Located near downtown Seomyeon, it's the largest urban park in the country.
The land, formerly known as Camp Hialeah, a U.S. forces camp, was converted into an expansive lawn, measuring six times the size of a soccer field. It's the perfect place for families to bring their Frisbees or badminton racquets. Admire the lush groves of platanus, zelkova, pine and ginkgo along the pathways, constructed with the elderly and people with disabilities in mind.
Experience the harmony of the golden sunset falling across the lawn or step into another world along the warm-lit pathways at night. Water and music flow from its fountains until October. Saturday afternoons see the park fill with live music, artisan vendors and outdoor movie screenings. It might just be the best place to enjoy the spring season.
- Address: 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It's located in Beomjeon-dong.
- How to get there: Take bus Nos. 33, 44, 63, 179 and get off at the Busan Citizens'Park bus stop, or take bus Nos. 54, 63, 81, 83-1, 88, 133 and get off at the Busanjin-gu office bus stop. For subway travel, get off at Bujeon Station (Metro line 1), go out exit 7 and walk about 15-20 minutes.
- Information: www.citizenpark.or.kr/eng/Main.do
The article above is courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (http://dynamic.busan.go.kr/enjoy-busan/view?dataNo=55322&curPage=2&bbsNo=10&srchCl=Enjoy+Busan).
Blue sky, a warm breeze, shady trees and a picnic lunch in the park: there are few combinations quite so sweet and now is the prime time to enjoy it all. Explore urban parks located in and around the downtown area while chaotic city life fills the scene outside. Spread out a mat on an open lawn for a lunchtime break, bring a book and stay all day, or discover the tranquility of the sea and riverside walkways surrounding the city at any stolen moment during the day. From glassy ponds and quiet pathways to beach sunsets and hilltop lookouts, there's a special place nearby waiting to be found.
Korea's largest urban green space
- Busan Citizens' Park
Dubbed the Central Park of Busan, Busan Citizens' Park has become Busan's signature park, with as many as 30,000 people visiting daily since it opened in 2014. Located near downtown Seomyeon, it's the largest urban park in the country.
The land, formerly known as Camp Hialeah, a U.S. forces camp, was converted into an expansive lawn, measuring six times the size of a soccer field. It's the perfect place for families to bring their Frisbees or badminton racquets. Admire the lush groves of platanus, zelkova, pine and ginkgo along the pathways, constructed with the elderly and people with disabilities in mind.
Experience the harmony of the golden sunset falling across the lawn or step into another world along the warm-lit pathways at night. Water and music flow from its fountains until October. Saturday afternoons see the park fill with live music, artisan vendors and outdoor movie screenings. It might just be the best place to enjoy the spring season.
- Address: 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It's located in Beomjeon-dong.
- How to get there: Take bus Nos. 33, 44, 63, 179 and get off at the Busan Citizens'Park bus stop, or take bus Nos. 54, 63, 81, 83-1, 88, 133 and get off at the Busanjin-gu office bus stop. For subway travel, get off at Bujeon Station (Metro line 1), go out exit 7 and walk about 15-20 minutes.
- Information: www.citizenpark.or.kr/eng/Main.do
The article above is courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (http://dynamic.busan.go.kr/enjoy-busan/view?dataNo=55322&curPage=2&bbsNo=10&srchCl=Enjoy+Busan).