Healing by the Sea at Gijang

Gijang lies on the outskirts of Busan. Once the gateway from inland areas into Busan and long known as the town of anchovies, Gijang is a great place to set off on a coastal food journey. In spring, a shimmering silver dance of anchovies awaits. Nearby, at Yeonhwa-ri Seafood Village, you can taste fresh seafood and rich abalone porridge. And don't miss Gijang's gomjangeo (hagfish), said to be the original home of this beloved ‘Busan delicacy.’ Making a wish at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, where the sea, a dragon, and a great statue of Gwaneum come together in harmony, is also not to be missed — and it's the perfect way to help settle a full stomach.

Along the way

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   Daebyeon Village

   대변마을

   In Gijang, the town of anchovies, Daebyeon Village is considered the main production area for anchovies. Daebyeon Port faces the rough waters of the East Sea, but it is a fishing village blessed with a natural harbor, with Jukdo Island lying just offshore, naturally serving as a breakwater even when the waves come rolling in. MoreLess

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   Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

   해동용궁사

   Haedong Yonggungsa was founded in 1376 by the great monk Naong, royal preceptor to King Gongmin, and is one of Korea's three great sacred sites of Gwaneum (Avalokiteshvara) worship. Here the sea, a dragon, and a great statue of Gwaneum come together in harmony, giving the temple a depth of religious meaning found in few other places, and it is famous as a place where anyone who prays with sincerity is said to receive a revealing dream and have a single wish granted. MoreLess

   

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   Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Center

   공수어촌체험마을

   Located along the clear blue waters of the East Sea, Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Center in Gijang-gun, Busan, has drawn attention as a resort destination for city dwellers thanks to its stunning coastal scenery and pristine natural surroundings, giving it strong potential for tourism development. On the outskirts of Busan, it is connected to Haeundae and Songjeong Beach, and with the Donghae Nambu railway line and National Route 14 running through the heart of Gijang-gun, it offers very convenient access. MoreLess

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   Songjeong Beach

   송정해수욕장

   Located in Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Songjeong Beach has a long, wide sandy shore 1.2km long and 57m wide. With shallow water and calm waves, it is well suited to family vacations with children, and its water is clear and clean. Unlike the crowded, lively atmosphere of Busan's Haeundae Beach or Gwangalli Beach, it has a quiet, cozy feel.MoreLess

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   Cheongsapo

   청사포

   Following Haeundae's Dalmaji-gil hill toward Songjeong, Cheongsapo comes into view down to the right. Between Busan's Haeundae and Songjeong lie three small harbors lined up along the coast. Gudeokpo, Mipo, and Cheongsapo are those three small harbors. MoreLess

   

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