We arrive at 08.00 a.m.
The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples. The city's bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling economic success often obscures one of Asia's most sophisticated and venerable cultures.
Busan was the scene of bitter fighting during the Korean War. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery marks the final resting place for the troops from 16 nations who gave their lives during the conflict.
Excursion
Accompanied by your local guide this enjoyable half day tour starts with a breath-taking journey through glorious countryside and along coastal roads, to the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. One of the most striking landmarks in Busan thanks to its unusual location by the sea, you will climb around 108 steps to the entrance, past statues of Buddha and along a dramatic rocky backdrop. Head to Dongbaekseom Island, and the stunning APEC House, which was built for the 2005 APEC Economic Leader's Meeting.
Tour Overview
This serene and informative half day tour takes you to unique temple by the sea, past one Korea's most popular beaches.
Accompanied by your friendly local quide, you will board the motor coach at the pier for the breath-taking through glorious countryside, to the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful temples in Busan, and its unusual location by the sea, only adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Expect to climb 108 steps to get a closer look at this amazing landmark, which boasts a three-story pagoda decorated with lions. One inside, your guide will explain the legend of the Great Goddess Buddha, who lives in the sea and is said to appear on the back of a dragon.
Climb back on to the motor coach for the drive along beautiful Haeundae Beach. Considered to be Korea's most popular beach, Haeundae attracts many holiday-makers and takes it name from the 9th century Silla scholar and poet Choi Chi-won, who would write from a nearby pavilion.
Continuing along the coastal road, head for Dongbaekseom Island, and APEC House, which was built for the 2005 APEC Economic Leader's Meeting.
Another unique and picturesque location, the building is surrounded by beautiful woods of camellia and pine trees. It regularly hosts international conferences, and along with the many delegates who come here, you will also be able to view the Mermaid Statute, which stands on a rock formation on the shore.
Then there is some time for souvenir shopping as you make your way to the wonderful Gukje International Market
which is packed with around 300 shops selling crafts, artworks and antiques. On the way to the market, you will see and take the impressive 24,000 Gwangan Grand Bridge, which was completed in 2003.
After shopping, return to the ship with souvenirs and memories.
Up early again for this excursion, 2 excursions in a row. Lots of Buses lined up just past the wharf
Early rise this morning up at 5. 30 a.m. wake up call at 6.00 a.m. Off to Breakfast not many people there, I had my usual Bill had fruit and cereal. Back to our cabin to pick up coat and bag etc. Meant to rain this afternoon had to hand in our passports and copies again to be checked by Hong Kong, the stamped copy the gave us back but kept the passport. Sat in rows in theatre some of the same people on this trip, local guide very good used mike and had a sign which she held up. Went through country sides along coastal roads to the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, of the most striking landmarks in Busan thanks to its unusual location by the sea. We had to climb around 108 steps to entrance, past statues of Buddha and along a dramatic rock back drop. Very nice took many photos lots and lots of buses arrived people everywhere, had to watch where I was walking some surfaces very uneven and had to use hand rail when available. Got parted from Bill I could'nt find him and he could't find me but in the end I just stopped and waited hopefully he would come down.
Accompanied by your local guide this enjoyable half day tour starts with a breath-taking journey through glorious countryside and along coastal roads, to the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. One of the most striking landmarks in Busan thanks to its unusual location by the sea, you will climb around 108 steps to the entrance, past statues of Buddha and along a dramatic rocky backdrop. Head to Dongbaekseom Island, and the stunning APEC House, which was built for the 2005 APEC Economic Leader's Meeting.
Tour Overview
This serene and informative half day tour takes you to unique temple by the sea, past one Korea's most popular beaches.
Accompanied by your friendly local quide, you will board the motor coach at the pier for the breath-taking through glorious countryside, to the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful temples in Busan, and its unusual location by the sea, only adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Expect to climb 108 steps to get a closer look at this amazing landmark, which boasts a three-story pagoda decorated with lions. One inside, your guide will explain the legend of the Great Goddess Buddha, who lives in the sea and is said to appear on the back of a dragon.
Climb back on to the motor coach for the drive along beautiful Haeundae Beach. Considered to be Korea's most popular beach, Haeundae attracts many holiday-makers and takes it name from the 9th century Silla scholar and poet Choi Chi-won, who would write from a nearby pavilion.
Continuing along the coastal road, head for Dongbaekseom Island, and APEC House, which was built for the 2005 APEC Economic Leader's Meeting.
Another unique and picturesque location, the building is surrounded by beautiful woods of camellia and pine trees. It regularly hosts international conferences, and along with the many delegates who come here, you will also be able to view the Mermaid Statute, which stands on a rock formation on the shore.
Then there is some time for souvenir shopping as you make your way to the wonderful Gukje International Market
which is packed with around 300 shops selling crafts, artworks and antiques. On the way to the market, you will see and take the impressive 24,000 Gwangan Grand Bridge, which was completed in 2003.
After shopping, return to the ship with souvenirs and memories.
Up early again for this excursion, 2 excursions in a row. Lots of Buses lined up just past the wharf
Taken from the Balcony early in the morning
All taken from the Balcony
I had to put these photos in of the steps
These are the steps that I had up to the top and down
So far today this trip has been very enjoyable
Very impressive Island. Economic Leader's meeting surrounded by beautiful pine trees and you will view the charming Mermaid Statute.
This photo was taken where we parked the bus
APECH House
Took many photos lovely walk but legs are getting a bit tired. All got on the bus and we went to the Gukje International Market lots and lots of shops took many photos again, also fish market. After we left the market starting to rain , rain coat in bus had my warm jacket and hat, looked into some shops on the streets, Bill went down to shops under ground I stayed up on the footpath, it was raining
now hard so stayed under cover many steps down to this shopping place where Bill went. Bill said it was enormous and it went under the road that the cars were travelling on. We had been advised to be careful if we went underground to make sure that you come up at the right entrance because there are many. I found a pet shop where we were waiting for the bus tiny pups (I mean tiny) took many photos white dogs as well. They were to young to be in the shops some by themselves looking for their mates and were sold they were in glass pens.
Waited for the bus and headed back to ship. Long queues when we got off bus to go through security to board the boat not pleasant, straight back to our room for hot shower and change clothes and go to dinner. I had Chowder Soup very nice, and bun then had Tapaicoa pudding and vanilla sauce and a lovely cup of tea. Then went for a walk back to the centre of ship sat and watched people going to concert tonight at 7. 45 p.m. in theatre then may have something before we come back to our cabin. We leave Busan South Korea at 4. 30 pm. this afternoon. Hong Kong people have been on board checking out passports for their stop in 2 days time. I am typing notes while Bill is watching a movie on TV have not registered for Wifi on board but may do it in the next couple of days. I have not spent anything yet, Bill jersey and a pair of shoes, have been told Singapore very dear now. Legs are quite tired tonight pleased for a rest tomorrow, meeting some people in International bar again for coffee and talk. Met so many people need to write their names on paper and put it in my purse.
Rough night strong wind and 5 metre swell did not worry me I slept well I was very tired.
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