Busan Haeundae Beach 
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The
Haeundae Beach is the largest in Korea and the only one to combine a beach with
a hot spring. This beach, with gently curved sands stretching 2km attracts 120
thousand visitors every summer. Haeundae is open from July 1 to August 31. The
water temperature is 22.6oc. At an incline of 10 degrees, the water is about 1m
deep.
There are dressing rooms, shower rooms, and locker
rooms run by a public service group costing a few coins. The super deluxe
hotels lining the coastal roads are equipped with graceful and fantastic
amusement facilities
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Pomo Temple

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Nestled on the eastern foot of
Mt. Keumjeong at the northern limit of Busan, Pomo Temple was founded in 18th
year of King Munmu of the Shilla Dynasty(A.D.678) and largely rebuilt during
the reign of King Heungdeok to comprise of 360 rooms, 360 kyul of in land area,
and to house 100 slave families. Pomo Temple is famous for its historic relics
and its beautiful and tranquil surroundings as well. People feel restful
sitting on the ground watching the violet hydrangea and stone pagodas which
have endured the rough and tumble treatment of the ages.
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U.N Memorial Cemetery 
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It is the cemetery for the war dead of 16 combat supporting countries
and 5 medical supporting countries under the U. N. Forces, who died for our
country during the Korean War.
2,282 war dead of the U. S., the U. K., Turkey,
Canada, and Australia etc. are buried at the Cemetery. |
Chagalch'i
Market

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The market started to be widely known among all
koreans avter the Korean War in the 1950's, producing the comfort and pleasant
name of "Chagalch'i aunts". You can feel the live of Busanians here.
Located at the southern seashore of Namp'o-dong, the market is always crowded
with customers and Chagalch'i men and women who speak a unique local accent. |
Kyongju
Anapji
(Silla's Palace Garden)

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Anapji (Duck and Geese Pond) has become a popular
resort area for tourists though little of historical nature is left to be seen.
This pond was first developed in February of 674 during the reign of King Munmu
(30th ruler) who was considered the greatest of Silla kings. Anapji is
recommended to those interested in the landscaping of the Silla Era. Anapji is
a popular place for the young couples who want to take glamour
pictures before or right after their wedding; you will see at least one
couple taking pictures in their wedding dress and tuxedo when you go to this
place, especially on a sunny day.
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Pomun Lake Resort
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Pomun Lake Resort includes a variety of resting
spaces and leisure facilities such as deluxe hotels, condominiums, golf
courses, outdoor performance theater, drive-in theater, Kyongju World amusement
park and shopping arcades, which is a place best suitable for spending a
pleasant time with family after sightseeing in this historic city.
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Pulguksa Temple
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This temple is known to have been constructed from
AD 751 to AD 774 on the site of an existing temple built some 200 years earlier
by King Peophung, the first Silla king to adopt Buddhism as the state religion.
Originally consisting of more than 80 buildings, ten times as big as today's
surviving temple, Pulguksa was the center of Silla Buddhism and one of the
largest Buddhist complexes of its time in East Asia. The name
Pulguksa literally means the Temple of Buddhist country, or
their ultimate goal of Western Paradise or Nirvana/enlightenment. As
a matter of fact, the layout of this temple depicts how to reach
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Sokkuram

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Established on the slopes of Mount T'oham in the
8th century, the Sokkuram cave contains a monumental statue of Buddha looking
at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. With the surrounding portrayals
of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, realistically and delicately sculpted in
haut relief and bas relief, it makes up a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the
Far East. The Temple of Pulguksa, built in 752, and the cave form a body of
religious architecture of exceptional significance |
Cheomsungdae

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Literally
meaning "Star Gazing Tower." this stone
astronomical abservatory is commomly accepted as
the most important structural remains in Korea and
dates back to the three kingdom period prior to
the unification. This observatory is considered
the oldest existing observatory in the Far East.
Having become symbolic of Korea itself, Chemsungdae
by the Korean government as National Treasure N0.31,
this 29 foot stone observatory is mounted on a 17
food square foundation. It is believed that a ladder
was used to reach this entrance as worn on the stone
can be observed.
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Golf
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Busan Country Club
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Located in Keumjeong-gu, Busan country club is
always crowded by golf manias in and out of Korea and known as a best place due
to the good facilities. It is famous not only because of the best green field
but also of the field not frozen even in winter. You can feel the green field
any time you visit this place. Total hole number: 18holes 72. Total course:
6,882 yards .
Tel£º+82-(0)51-508-0707
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Tongnae Benest Golf Club
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As being internationally famous, Tongnae country
club is one of the best clubs due to the large-field courses and soft grass. It
is always crowded by members of the club. Total hole number: 18 holes 72. Area:
1,550,000 square meters. Total course: 7,118 yards
Tel£º+82-(0)51-513-0103 |
Kyongju
Country Club
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Tel
: +82-(0)561-745-2227~8
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Garden Country Club
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Tel
: +82-(0)561-740-5161~2, 740-5494
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