Moontan Road
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.
Soak in the Dalmaji moonbeams
■ Moontan Road
Walk along black pine-lined pathways and take in the view of Haeundae while waves crash in the distance. Honor the meaning of the word "Dalmaji," moon-viewing, with a moonlit walk.
The trail earned its name "Moontan Road" for all the visitors basking in the moonlight, building their "moon tans." The area lives up to its name, known as an ideal location for admiring an especially big and bright moon. It's a great walk during the day, and an unparalleled romantic location after dark. Each section of the road is named with pure Korean words that incorporate the word dalbit (moonlight).
Moontan Road starts at the Mipo railway. Walk up Dalmaji-gil (road) about 1.2 kilometers from the Mipo five-way intersection at the end of Haeundae Beach to reach the entrance of Moontan Road. Moon-shaped patterns돟 crescent moons, half-moons and full moons, are carved into the pillar at its entrance.
A climb down the stairs reveals dirt pathways through the pine forest Continue along the Haeundae shoreline and breathe the fresh air, rich with phytoncides. Full relaxation, completely outside of the city, is just moments away. A lookout, outdoor amphitheater and a slew of cafes await visitors along the trail.
- How to get there: Take bus Nos. 39, 100, 139, 141 or 200 and get off at the Mipo Moontan Road entrance bus stop. Walk toward Damaji Hill.
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.
Soak in the Dalmaji moonbeams
■ Moontan Road
Walk along black pine-lined pathways and take in the view of Haeundae while waves crash in the distance. Honor the meaning of the word "Dalmaji," moon-viewing, with a moonlit walk.
The trail earned its name "Moontan Road" for all the visitors basking in the moonlight, building their "moon tans." The area lives up to its name, known as an ideal location for admiring an especially big and bright moon. It's a great walk during the day, and an unparalleled romantic location after dark. Each section of the road is named with pure Korean words that incorporate the word dalbit (moonlight).
Moontan Road starts at the Mipo railway. Walk up Dalmaji-gil (road) about 1.2 kilometers from the Mipo five-way intersection at the end of Haeundae Beach to reach the entrance of Moontan Road. Moon-shaped patterns돟 crescent moons, half-moons and full moons, are carved into the pillar at its entrance.
A climb down the stairs reveals dirt pathways through the pine forest Continue along the Haeundae shoreline and breathe the fresh air, rich with phytoncides. Full relaxation, completely outside of the city, is just moments away. A lookout, outdoor amphitheater and a slew of cafes await visitors along the trail.
- How to get there: Take bus Nos. 39, 100, 139, 141 or 200 and get off at the Mipo Moontan Road entrance bus stop. Walk toward Damaji Hill.
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).