Geumjeongsan, Busan

Name: Geumjeongsan
Address: Busan, South Korea

#45 among attractions in Busan

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Geumjeongsan is a mountain in the city of Busan in South Korea. It covers a large surface that extends into Dongnae-gu in the south, Buk-gu in the west, Geumjeong-gu in the east, and the city of Yangsan in the north. Its highest peak, Godang-bong, the highest peak in the region, stands at 801.5 meters on the city limit between Busan and Yangsan. ()

Local name: 금정산 Elevation: 2630 ftCoordinates: 35°16'59"N, 129°3'22"E

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금정구 (청룡노포동)Busan South Korea

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Geumjeongsan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beomeosa, Heosimcheong Spa, Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnaeeupseong.

0.7 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
Beomeosa, Busan
19 min walk • Nestled on the slopes of Geumjeongsan Mountain in the city of Busan, South Korea, the serene Beomeosa Temple stands as a testament to the country's rich Buddhist tradition. This historic temple, founded in 678 by the great monk Uisang during the reign of King Munmu of...
4.5 miS
Nature, Hot springs, Natural attraction
Heosimcheong Spa, Busan
116 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Busan, South Korea, Heosimcheong Spa holds the distinction of being one of the largest hot spring spas in Asia. This sprawling sanctuary of relaxation and wellness is renowned for its therapeutic waters and the invigorating experience it...
4.4 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Busan
112 min walk • The Busan Marine Natural History Museum is a museum displaying exhibits on marine natural history of Busan and located in Dongnae-gu, Busan. It was founded in 1994. The purpose of the foundation is to preserve, to study and to exhibit geological and biological records about the local environment.
5.5 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Dongnaeeupseong, Busan
139 min walk • The Dongnaeeupseong Fortress is located on Dongnae-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea. Traditionally In Korea, a wall-fortress was erected in each town to keep it safe from invasions.
5.5 miS
Museum, History museum
Bokcheon Museum, Busan
141 min walk • The Bokcheon Museum is an archaeology museum in Busan, South Korea. Opened on October 5, 1996, the museum is dedicated to the history of the city of Busan from the Samhan era to the Samguk era.
2.6 miSE
Mosque
Busan Al-Fatah Mosque, Busan
66 min walk • The Busan Al-Fatah Mosque is a mosque in Namsan-dong, Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea.
~0 ftN
Forts and castles
Geumjeongsanseong, Busan
1 min walk • Geumjeongsanseong is the largest mountain fortress in the Republic of Korea today. It is located on Geumjeongsan in the Busan Metropolitan City. Following the Japanese invasion of 1592 and the Manchu invasion in 1627 and again in 1637, awareness of the necessity of national defence was heightened, especially against attacks from the sea.
5.7 miS
City, Neighbourhood
Dongnae District, Busan
146 min walk • Dongnae District is a gu in central Busan, South Korea.
3.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Geumjeong District, Busan
89 min walk • Geumjeong District is a district in north central Busan, South Korea. Approximately 7.3% of Busan's population is in Geumjeong-gu.
4.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hwamyeong-dong, Busan
113 min walk • Hwamyeong is a region in Buk-gu, northern Busan, South Korea. It is situated along the east bank of the Nakdong River, and since 2003 has been divided into three dong, Hwamyeong 1, 2, and 3-dong. The total area of the three dong is approximately 12 km².
2.3 miS
35°15'6"N • 129°2'35"E
Hwamyeongsumog-won, Busan
59 min walk • Park, Botanical garden

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Geumjeongsan?

Nearby attractions include Geumjeongsanseong, Busan (1 min walk), Beomeosa, Busan (19 min walk).