Jeoryeong Coastal Trail
The temperatures are getting higher and the clothes are getting lighter in the city. Donning summer shorts and light hiking gear, groups of adventurers are headed outdoors for fresh air beneath the rays at every opportunity. Naturally for Busanites, this means migrating toward the sea.
Busan has many special hiking courses with beautiful ocean views. Take a trip to the relatively unknown coastal walkways in Yeongdo and Songdo, or stick to the much-loved moonlit lanes of Dalmaji's Moontan Road. Each option offers a refreshing getaway from the city without leaving its limits.
Take a quick island getaway
■ Jeoryeong Coastal Trail
For those who are not satisfied just sticking to tourist hot spots, another option awaits in Yeongdo.
The island, connected to the mainland through the Busandaegyo Bridge and Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, has three kilometers of coastal walkway to be explored. The Jeoryeong Coastal Walkway is named for "Jeoryeongdo," Yeongdo's former name. The walkway stretches from Namhang-dong through Jungri Port to Taejongdae, entirely along the seaside.
Start the walk from the front of the Bando Bora apartment complex where mosaic murals offer a prime venue for photo shoots. Murals highlight Yeongdo's character and history. Lighthouses and Haenyeo, Korean female divers, are featured prominently in the paintings. The pathway to the village above the mosaic murals is also adorned with multicolored paint, and for this, it's known as "Piano Stairway."Murals and sculptures are installed at every alley between densely-packed houses.
Along the way, stop by the Haneul (sky) Observatory and check out the Namhangdaegyo Bridge. On a clear day, even Japan's Tsushima Island is visible. Take the walkway over a suspension bridge to Jungri Beach for fresh seafood, and eventually to Taejongdae.
- How to get there: Get off at Nampo Station (Metro line 1) and go out exit 6. Take bus Nos. 71, 82, 85 or 508 and get off at Busan High School. Walk toward the beach for five minutes.
The article above is courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (http://dynamic.busan.go.kr/enjoy-busan/view?dataNo=55589&curPage=2&bbsNo=10&srchCl=Enjoy+Busan).
Busan has many special hiking courses with beautiful ocean views. Take a trip to the relatively unknown coastal walkways in Yeongdo and Songdo, or stick to the much-loved moonlit lanes of Dalmaji's Moontan Road. Each option offers a refreshing getaway from the city without leaving its limits.
Take a quick island getaway
■ Jeoryeong Coastal Trail
For those who are not satisfied just sticking to tourist hot spots, another option awaits in Yeongdo.
The island, connected to the mainland through the Busandaegyo Bridge and Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, has three kilometers of coastal walkway to be explored. The Jeoryeong Coastal Walkway is named for "Jeoryeongdo," Yeongdo's former name. The walkway stretches from Namhang-dong through Jungri Port to Taejongdae, entirely along the seaside.
Start the walk from the front of the Bando Bora apartment complex where mosaic murals offer a prime venue for photo shoots. Murals highlight Yeongdo's character and history. Lighthouses and Haenyeo, Korean female divers, are featured prominently in the paintings. The pathway to the village above the mosaic murals is also adorned with multicolored paint, and for this, it's known as "Piano Stairway."Murals and sculptures are installed at every alley between densely-packed houses.
Along the way, stop by the Haneul (sky) Observatory and check out the Namhangdaegyo Bridge. On a clear day, even Japan's Tsushima Island is visible. Take the walkway over a suspension bridge to Jungri Beach for fresh seafood, and eventually to Taejongdae.
- How to get there: Get off at Nampo Station (Metro line 1) and go out exit 6. Take bus Nos. 71, 82, 85 or 508 and get off at Busan High School. Walk toward the beach for five minutes.
The article above is courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (http://dynamic.busan.go.kr/enjoy-busan/view?dataNo=55589&curPage=2&bbsNo=10&srchCl=Enjoy+Busan).