Views
Stunning views in the heart of Busan
The night view at Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory is like looking at a galaxy illuminated by city and car lights.
Busan is a sleepless city. By day, the ocean is a deep blue, but it transforms into a rainbow-lit spectacle under the lights of bridges, ships, lighthouses and buoys.
Last year, eight locations citywide were selected for the "Top 100 Nighttime Attractions in Korea" (대한민국 밤밤곡곡 100선), a list of must-visit places compiled by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. Busan boasts the most attractions of any area on the list.
Busan is Good presents "Starry Night Busan," an introduction to the city's unforgettable nighttime attractions.
■ Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory (Beacon Mound)
With an altitude of 427 meters, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is located in the heart of Busan and stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts. At the top of the mountain is Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Bongsudae, a site where fires were lit to signal and communicate with neighboring regions during the Joseon period. This historic site has now been transformed into a park where citizens and visitors can enjoy spectacular city views.
If you are a Tolkien fan, the Bongsudae is similar to the beacon hills of Gondor in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." These were places where great fires were lit to warn the Kingdom of Gondor in the event of an attack.
A stunning panoramic view of Busan awaits at the top of the mountain, where you can see in all four directions, from the bustling areas of Seomyeon and Yeonsan-dong to the logistic hub Busan Port and from Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, the old town Sanbok Road, and even Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Haeundae Beach.
At the summit, there is a cafe that offers a beautiful view of Haeundae Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge through its expansive windows. It is a popular spot for people who want to enjoy drinks and snacks with a view. The cafe is open daily from 11 to 2 a.m.
Since the mountain spreads across Busan, visitors can access a summit route closest to their location. Reaching the top takes two to three hours on foot. Although it is a light trek, driving to the top is much easier. For tourists, take the metro to Geumnyeonsan Station or Mulmangol Station on Metro Line 2 and hire a taxi to get to the summit.
。Address: 391-40 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Busanjin-gu
Wooden stairs lead to the summit of Hwangnyeongsan.
A panoramic view from the summit observatory.
Vocab Spotlight (단어 돋보기)
bustling: 분주한
summit: 정상