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City in South Gyeongsang, South Korea
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Yangsan (양산시) is a town to the north west of Busan in South Gyeongsang.
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통도사
Buddhist temple stay and museum. One of seven Korean mountain monasteries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
양산타워
Great views of the local area. At 160m tall, Yangsan Tower offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Nakdong River. It features a book cafe and exhibition hall on top, with free admission.
에덴밸리 리조트
Here is the only ski-center in Gyeongsangdo.
홍룡 폭포
This waterfall cascades down a valley in Wonhyosan Mountain. At the base of the waterfall lies a temple called Hongryongsa.
양산 시립 박물관
Yangsan city museum allows visitors to explore the history and culture of Yangsan.
임경대
Imgyeongdae Pavilion is considered one of the Eight Scenic Views of Yangsan. It is well known as a filming location for the Korean movie My Sassy Girl.
양산 워터파크 공원
Yangsan Water Park features walking trails, a lake, and artwork throughout the park. It is an especially great place to visit with children in the summer, as the ground fountains spray water.
황산 공원
Hwangsan Park is a waterfront park where you can enjoy camping and strolling along the Nakdong River. It also offers a variety of water sports activities.
대운산 자연 휴양림
Located on Mt. Daewun, which features streams and hiking trails, this recreation forest is a great place to enjoy camping and outdoor stays.
도자기공원
A space where you can try pottery and natural dyeing using materials from nature.
양산3D과학체험관
The 3D Science Experience Center is a public science museum directly operated by Yangsan City, offering three types of programs free of charge: a tour, a 3D cinema, and a creative experience classroom,
Reservations are required for all programs.
박만석 돼지곰탕
Here is one of the best restaurant in Yangsan. It got blue-ribbon which is a symbol of delicious restaurant. So, people visit here from Busan, Ulsan etc.
해양산 국밥
Yangsan is famous for pork soup served with udon noodles. This restaurant is particularly well known for its udon pork soup.
임진강 식당
Freshwater fish stew (Maeuntang), along with mountain vegetable bibimbap (Sanchae-bibimbap), is designated as an official local traditional specialty of Yangsan. While there are many freshwater fish stew restaurants near the Nakdong River, this establishment is officially recognized by the Yangsan City government as a certified local favorite.
한송정
This restaurant serves Sanchae-bibimbap (mountain vegetable bibimbap), one of Yangsan’s traditional local specialties. Located near Tongdosa Temple, it is an ideal spot to drop by for a meal after visiting the temple. The dish features rice mixed with a colorful variety of seasoned wild vegetables, making it a great option for vegetarians.
전망대매화농원
Riverview Cafe. It is known for its view of the Nakdong River and especially beautiful sunsets.
베니키아양산호텔
A historic 3-star hotel located in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, offering standard rooms and convenient access to downtown Yangsan.
평산책방
A bookstore established by former president Moon Jae-in in a remote countryside.
남부시장
A 2-minute walk from Nambu Market bus stop
By train
Trains from Seoul Station to Mulgeum Station, such as Korail's KTX, ITX, and the Mugunghwa, run 14 to 15 times a day, taking about 2 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours.
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