Taejongdae
Taejongdae
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purplebackpack
Singapore, Singapore191 contributions
May 2023
Another windy day to be out, enjoying the breeze and multiple spots for photo taking, There are lots of steps to navigate here. Also a good place to get lunch, at the restaurant downstairs. It is local Korean fare. Most people will enjoy the views with food at the cafe upstairs.
Written May 20, 2023
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Lydia C
New York City, NY8 contributions
Jan 2020
I took the danubi train for less than $3usd bc i wasn't planning on going for a long hike and only wanted to see the lighthouse. But be prepared for a long walk with lots of steps to get to the lighthouse because you have to go down from the danubi train stop and then up the stairs in the lighthouse ( i had to take a couple of breaks, take off my scarf, and unzip my winter jacket because it was getting hot). I was not prepared for a hike.
Written January 13, 2020
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Jason L
Bangkok, Thailand100 contributions
Jul 2019
Very nice place to walk and enjoy the sea breeze. Even during summer, the wind from the sea was still very cold. Recommend to bring jacket along. The needle supposedly points in the direction of Japan, of course you will not be able to see Japan from here.
The walk in the park is also very nice. We enjoyed spending the day in this park.
The walk in the park is also very nice. We enjoyed spending the day in this park.
Written March 1, 2020
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Jamin_lk
Seoul, South Korea225 contributions
May 2021
Taejeong dae offers a great view on the sea with beautiful vertical cliffs. The tour is around 4 km and would take around 2 hours if you do all the stop. You can buy train tickets that shortens the time between scenic spots.
Written May 2, 2021
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thelonious22
Seongnam4,386 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Taejongdae is one of the Busan seaside parks with some great views. The two hour loop path goes through two small temples (Gumyeongsa and Taejongsa) which are worth a quick stop. From the observation deck Tsushima Island of Japan can be seen if the visibility is good. Yeongdo Lighthouse area is the highlight where the best views of the magnificent seaside cliffs are.
Written May 5, 2020
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Lou G
Busan, South Korea127 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
If you’re in Busan for more than a week a trip to Taejeondae is a worthy excursion. I recommend the hop on hop off train around the park. You can easily spend 4 hours if you do some of the hikes. I especially recommend the hike down to the water. It’s not for the faint of heart though. The trails are well designed but it’s steep!
There’s a little cafe at the bottom to rest up for the trek back to the road. Enjoy the views and exercise!
There’s a little cafe at the bottom to rest up for the trek back to the road. Enjoy the views and exercise!
Written February 23, 2020
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Travelove58
11,209 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
When we came here about 2 years ago, we liked this place.
Particularly when standing high up at the top in wide open spaces -
admiring the beautiful sea views & refreshing breezes.
It was very sunny & hot though
as before but the sea breezes helps. We decided to come here again because our children wasn't here with us the last time . We had free time to spare due some changes in original plan.
Particularly when standing high up at the top in wide open spaces -
admiring the beautiful sea views & refreshing breezes.
It was very sunny & hot though
as before but the sea breezes helps. We decided to come here again because our children wasn't here with us the last time . We had free time to spare due some changes in original plan.
Written March 15, 2020
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MisterUserName
Atlanta, GA331 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Took over a hundred pics while there. No matter where you were, the view was amazing.
We decided to walk up, but you can take a little train ride, too.
A tour we were on, dropped us off here for a couple hours. It was well spent.
Before going up, we bought some snack and drinks at the ticket station, and went to the restroom. The restroom was clean and had many stalls with regular toilets, no squatting down needed... LOL
Then started our way up. Most people waited for the train. We took the train on the way down.
We decided to walk up, but you can take a little train ride, too.
A tour we were on, dropped us off here for a couple hours. It was well spent.
Before going up, we bought some snack and drinks at the ticket station, and went to the restroom. The restroom was clean and had many stalls with regular toilets, no squatting down needed... LOL
Then started our way up. Most people waited for the train. We took the train on the way down.
Written March 10, 2020
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SQKrisflyer
Singapore181 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Taejongdae is a natural park of Busan with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of island of Yeongdo-gu. Taejongdae was named after the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom - King Taejong Mu-Yeol (AD 604-661).
Getting there: Upon exiting Nampo Station (orange Line 1), you could take bus number 8, 30, 88 or 101 to the Taejongdae Cliff bus terminal. We took bus number 88 to the bus terminal and bus number 101 on the return trip; the journey time either way was about half an hour. Upon reaching the bus terminal, you cross the road and reach the entrance of the tourist attraction after walking about 100 metres along the row of shops. As this attraction is free of charge, be prepared to enjoy it with hordes of tourists. It opens from 4am to 12 midnight from March to October and 5am to 12 midnight from November to February.
The attraction: The route (comprising road and walking path) is “circular” that takes you, depending where you start, along the coast into the jungle. But either way, you would end up at the Yeongdo Lighthouse which is at the centre of the route. You could take the Danubi Train or tram (₩3000 for adult, ₩2000 for youth and ₩1500 for children) in which there are 3 stops, hence you would miss the pebble beach Taejongdae Jagalmadang (about 5 minutes’ walk from entrance) and the southern point lookout (about 10 minutes’ walk from pebble beach). Hence, we chose to walk to the Yeongdo Lighthouse and back while. While the walk from entrance direct to Yeongdo Lighthouse would take about 35-45 minutes, we took almost 2 hours because we were catching our breath at the pebble beach, Southern Point Lookout and Taejongdae Observatory Deck.
What we enjoyed: The views from the Southern Point Lookout is great – you could see Gadeokdo Island, Geojedo Island, Dadaepo Beach and Namhang Bridge The next lookout - Taejongdae Observatory Deck -offered fabulous panoramic views of surrounding rocky cliffs, the sea of Japan and several islands (nearest Saengdo (Tea Kettle) Island to the farther Daemado Island, Brother Island, Geojedo Island, Tree Island and distant Tsushima Island). To me, the most spectacular views are from the Yeongdo Lighthouse and from the “Light Beyond Limitation” sculpture of overlapping blue and red semi-circles and a sharp bar. Looking to the left (westward facing) of Yeongdo Lighthouse, you could see a group of small islets known as Oryukdo and the three towering under-construction buildings of Haeundae Beach. Looking down to your right from the “light Beyond Limitation” sculpture, you could see the iconic Mangbu Rock, Sinseon Rock plus majestic rock cliffs.
My family and I enjoyed ourselves at Taejondae. It is one “must visit” attraction that has to be on your Busan itinerary, and make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect your skin from the sun if you decide to walk.
Getting there: Upon exiting Nampo Station (orange Line 1), you could take bus number 8, 30, 88 or 101 to the Taejongdae Cliff bus terminal. We took bus number 88 to the bus terminal and bus number 101 on the return trip; the journey time either way was about half an hour. Upon reaching the bus terminal, you cross the road and reach the entrance of the tourist attraction after walking about 100 metres along the row of shops. As this attraction is free of charge, be prepared to enjoy it with hordes of tourists. It opens from 4am to 12 midnight from March to October and 5am to 12 midnight from November to February.
The attraction: The route (comprising road and walking path) is “circular” that takes you, depending where you start, along the coast into the jungle. But either way, you would end up at the Yeongdo Lighthouse which is at the centre of the route. You could take the Danubi Train or tram (₩3000 for adult, ₩2000 for youth and ₩1500 for children) in which there are 3 stops, hence you would miss the pebble beach Taejongdae Jagalmadang (about 5 minutes’ walk from entrance) and the southern point lookout (about 10 minutes’ walk from pebble beach). Hence, we chose to walk to the Yeongdo Lighthouse and back while. While the walk from entrance direct to Yeongdo Lighthouse would take about 35-45 minutes, we took almost 2 hours because we were catching our breath at the pebble beach, Southern Point Lookout and Taejongdae Observatory Deck.
What we enjoyed: The views from the Southern Point Lookout is great – you could see Gadeokdo Island, Geojedo Island, Dadaepo Beach and Namhang Bridge The next lookout - Taejongdae Observatory Deck -offered fabulous panoramic views of surrounding rocky cliffs, the sea of Japan and several islands (nearest Saengdo (Tea Kettle) Island to the farther Daemado Island, Brother Island, Geojedo Island, Tree Island and distant Tsushima Island). To me, the most spectacular views are from the Yeongdo Lighthouse and from the “Light Beyond Limitation” sculpture of overlapping blue and red semi-circles and a sharp bar. Looking to the left (westward facing) of Yeongdo Lighthouse, you could see a group of small islets known as Oryukdo and the three towering under-construction buildings of Haeundae Beach. Looking down to your right from the “light Beyond Limitation” sculpture, you could see the iconic Mangbu Rock, Sinseon Rock plus majestic rock cliffs.
My family and I enjoyed ourselves at Taejondae. It is one “must visit” attraction that has to be on your Busan itinerary, and make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect your skin from the sun if you decide to walk.
Written August 31, 2018
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Paul K
Busan, South Korea33 contributions
Dec 2015
I've been here about 5 times already and take all my friends who visit Busan here.
You can either go by car or take a bus. I've only taken the bus from Jagalchi/Nampodong. You can take the bus #8 or #30 from there. It takes about 45 minutes.
Once you get there, you can buy a ticket to ride the "train" (not an actual train, but a bus/truck pulling carts). They didn't have an order of boarding before, but now the tickets have numbers and people get in the line when their ticker number is displayed on the screen. You might have to wait about 3 rounds until your turn comes depending on the amount of people.
If you get on the train, you will want to stop at the lighthouse (after the observatory). Take the stairs down to the lighthouse and keep heading down until you reach a building detached from the lighthouse. You want to turn right there and follow a trail to a cliff. This is the best area for pictures or just to chill and relax for a bit. It is needless to say that you should watch your step here.
Once you are done taking your pictures and selfies, you have the option of going back to the entrance by "train" or by boat for 10,000 won (per person). If you want to take the train, I suggest that you walk back to the observatory and take the bus there as you will be skipping all the people that form the line at the lighthouse. If you take the boat, make sure it goes to the entrance of the park (if you parked there). I believe the last boat takes you to the port near the university (you can also take a bus back to Nampodong from here).
Another way of going about this trip, which requires being able to speak a little bit of Korean, is buying the train ticket, coming out of the park and going through the parking lot (the one on the right when facing the park) and head towards the rocky beach. You will have to go through some food tents. Eventually, you will reach where they sell the boat tickets (same price here). The boat will make a stop at the bottom of the lighthouse, but people are told not to leave the boat assuming that you don't have a train ticket. If you tell them that it is ok (since you already bought the train ticket) you can be allowed to get off the boat, look around, and the take train back to the entrance once you are done. I know it is a handful of information, but it is a place that I quite like and hope the tips help you out!
You can either go by car or take a bus. I've only taken the bus from Jagalchi/Nampodong. You can take the bus #8 or #30 from there. It takes about 45 minutes.
Once you get there, you can buy a ticket to ride the "train" (not an actual train, but a bus/truck pulling carts). They didn't have an order of boarding before, but now the tickets have numbers and people get in the line when their ticker number is displayed on the screen. You might have to wait about 3 rounds until your turn comes depending on the amount of people.
If you get on the train, you will want to stop at the lighthouse (after the observatory). Take the stairs down to the lighthouse and keep heading down until you reach a building detached from the lighthouse. You want to turn right there and follow a trail to a cliff. This is the best area for pictures or just to chill and relax for a bit. It is needless to say that you should watch your step here.
Once you are done taking your pictures and selfies, you have the option of going back to the entrance by "train" or by boat for 10,000 won (per person). If you want to take the train, I suggest that you walk back to the observatory and take the bus there as you will be skipping all the people that form the line at the lighthouse. If you take the boat, make sure it goes to the entrance of the park (if you parked there). I believe the last boat takes you to the port near the university (you can also take a bus back to Nampodong from here).
Another way of going about this trip, which requires being able to speak a little bit of Korean, is buying the train ticket, coming out of the park and going through the parking lot (the one on the right when facing the park) and head towards the rocky beach. You will have to go through some food tents. Eventually, you will reach where they sell the boat tickets (same price here). The boat will make a stop at the bottom of the lighthouse, but people are told not to leave the boat assuming that you don't have a train ticket. If you tell them that it is ok (since you already bought the train ticket) you can be allowed to get off the boat, look around, and the take train back to the entrance once you are done. I know it is a handful of information, but it is a place that I quite like and hope the tips help you out!
Written December 30, 2015
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Elsemnteor Ker
Singapore, Singapore
Dears, may I know whether is it safe for me to go Taejongdae or Oryukdo Skywalk during 6th - 7th December period?
HidHermit
Melaka, Malaysia23 contributions
i went there around 4.30pm, the Danubi train last service was around 6.30 or 7 pm if not mistaken but tickets were sold last a bit earlier. winter days might turn darker earlier so views might be limited if you reach there later
ck88
Singapore129 contributions
How much does the bus ride cost, from Busan station to Taejongdae?
NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,853 contributions
Not a lot...but get a TCard for all your travel and get good value on all travel
bryanmatthew2016
Singapore, Singapore36 contributions
Hello
May I know if it is possible to take a cab back after having dinner at the Clam Tent place without having to climb back to the lighthouse and take the tram back to the main entrance? As the tram will not operate after 6pm, I am just wondering how do the others get back after eating dinner at the tent.
Heng
Singapore, Singapore3,627 contributions
I think it’s either tram or walk.
nonododo
S'pore18 contributions
May I know, Taejongdae, Nampo area n Gamcheon village, how should i plan my route? i wanted to spend more time in Nampo area for shopping so thinking to put it as last stop.
I stay at Busan station area.
Any advise will b greatly appreciated.
suyuien
26 contributions
how much does a 2-way danubi cost for an adult?
Gr00vyTraveller
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia290 contributions
The train wasn't running on the morning of our visit due to earlier rain - apparently quite dangerous due to wet roads. We enjoyed walking around the park - slow and easy stroll. You can always buy the train ticket at most of the stops if you run out of steam :)
n0reen26
Morfa Nefyn, UK5 contributions
Can I spend dollars in Busan?
How do I get from the Cruise Port to Taejondae and is it far. Only in Port for about 8 hrs
HotEarth
Melbourne, Australia692 contributions
Hi n0reen26,
I'm not sure if dollars are accepted in Busan. I suggest you use KRW.
The "whatsinport" website provides good information to your second question when you go to the "Busan South Korea Cruise Port" portal.
(Sorry, TA does not allow any inclusion of HTML or website links).
Please note that taxis in Busan are relatively inexpensive. Suggest you use it. Also, get a print out of the Korean name for this place:
Taejongdae Recreation Area (태종대유원지(부산))
You can find more information on this place in the official "visitkorea" english version of the website too.
Have a wonderful time there!
This place is suitable to visit in the morning or evening?
JTYY
Toowoomba, Australia285 contributions
I think depending on season, the kind of photos you'll like to take and your itinerary for the day. As I took the bus from nampo-dong area,and planned to visit other places like jalgachi and gamcheon village on my way back, I decided to go early in the morning since it does not have a "shop opening hours".I even walked the entire area rather than taking the "tram".I like the place!
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