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Haedong Yonggungsa is an active Buddhist temple built into a steep, exposed coast. The sea view is part of the appeal, but the real visit includes early opening, a final-entry cutoff, 108 stairs and worship etiquette.
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Alight at Yonggungsa/National Fisheries Science Museum and check the current return bus.
Road congestion can be heavy at sunrise, holidays and weekends.
Ask staff about the most usable route; the complete scenic circuit is not step-free.
General temple entry is not separately priced on the current visitor guide; parking and programmes can differ.
Checked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel.
Use a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.
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Early access does not remove the need for quiet behaviour around worshippers and residents.
Arrive before the cutoff with enough time for the approach, stairs and return to the transport stop.
Do not use closing time as the start of a coastline walk; the route includes stairs and exposed sections.
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A broad beach facing Gwangan Bridge, strongest as an evening stop.
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No. It is an active Buddhist temple. Visitors may enjoy the coast, but worship etiquette, hall rules, quiet behaviour and protected areas take priority.
Do not assume so. The signature route includes 108 stairs and exposed coastal sections. Contact the temple about the most usable partial route before travelling.
The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.
Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.
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Haedong Yonggungsa is an active Buddhist temple built into a steep, exposed coast. The sea view is part of the appeal, but the real visit includes early opening, a final-entry cutoff, 108 stairs and worship etiquette.
| Current listed hours | Daily 4:30 AM-7:20 PM · final entry 6:50 PM |
|---|---|
| Correct road arrival | 86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan |
| Public transport | Donghae Line Osiria Exit 1 · bus 139 or 1001 · about 15-minute final walkAlight at Yonggungsa/National Fisheries Science Museum and check the current return bus. |
| Parking | Paid parkingRoad congestion can be heavy at sunrise, holidays and weekends. |
| Terrain | 108 stairs plus exposed coastal pathsAsk staff about the most usable route; the complete scenic circuit is not step-free. |
| Temple contact | 051-722-7744General temple entry is not separately priced on the current visitor guide; parking and programmes can differ. |
| Current official guide | Visit Busan · Haedong Yonggungsa visitor guideChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel. |
| Region | Gijang-gun · Busan |
| Map search | 해동용궁사 |
| Place type | Temple · Coast · East Busan |
| Map pin | Approximate catalogue locationUse a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route. |
| Mobility check | Sand, boardwalk gaps, slopes, wind and ferry or shuttle boarding can affect access; verify the exact route. |
Early access does not remove the need for quiet behaviour around worshippers and residents.
Arrive before the cutoff with enough time for the approach, stairs and return to the transport stop.
Do not use closing time as the start of a coastline walk; the route includes stairs and exposed sections.
A broad beach facing Gwangan Bridge, strongest as an evening stop.
Same regional route · check live directionsMarketStreet snacks, seafood and port-city energy in the Nampo cluster.
Same regional route · check live directions8-stop visual guideGroup Haeundae and the eastern coast, Gwangalli, and Nampo–Yeongdo into separate blocks; the transfer across Busan is part of the day.
Open the full regional routeNo. It is an active Buddhist temple. Visitors may enjoy the coast, but worship etiquette, hall rules, quiet behaviour and protected areas take priority.
Do not assume so. The signature route includes 108 stairs and exposed coastal sections. Contact the temple about the most usable partial route before travelling.
The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.
Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.
No traveler revision has been approved yet. You can suggest the first one.
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