South Korea · Hiking

4-Hour Mahasa Temple and Hwangnyeongsan Tour with Busan Night Views

4 Hours Round trip from Busan Moderate pace

The night view of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.

View from Hwangnyeongsan Beacon Fire Station

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay respects at the 1,600-year-old Mahasa Temple
02 Soak in beautiful night views of Busan from the top of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain
03 Trek from the forest temple up to a mountain summit viewpoint
04 Enjoy an optional stroll along majestic Gwangalli Beach after the tour

Sign up for this short excursion to explore the beautiful Mahasa Temple in the forest. Trek to the top of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where you can enjoy splendid night views of Busan, and go for an optional stroll along the majestic Gwangalli Beach.

Trek to the top of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where you can enjoy splendid night views of Busan, and go for an optional stroll along the majestic Gwangalli Beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mahasa Temple and Hwangnyeongsan Night Hike

Meet your guide at Cityhall Station subway station (Line 1, Exit 6).
Travel by bus to Mahasa Temple in about 20 minutes, then explore the beautiful temple for 20 minutes.
Head from Mahasa Temple to the top of Hwangnyeongsan Mountain in about 30 minutes, and enjoy the beautiful night view of Busan for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
End the tour by reaching Geumnyeonsan Station on Line 2 in 1 hour.
Enjoy Gwangalli Beach on your own with an optional 10-minute walk from Geumnyeonsan Mountain.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mahasa Temple, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain summit, Gwangalli Beach

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Headlamps and reflective straps for customer safety (free rental)
Foldable trekking poles (free rental)
Traditional Korean rice cakes and a bottle of water
Two hot packs (body warmers) to keep you warm
Photos taken under professional lighting
Public transportation from Cityhall to Mahasa Temple
English- and Chinese-speaking Korean guide

What's Not Included

Dinner
Traveller's insurance
Excursion at Gwangalli Beach

Know before you go

Infants and disabled people who require a wheelchair cannot participate.
Please refrain from taking pictures in dangerous areas.
If you want to have dinner after the tour, the guide recommends restaurants near Geumnyeonsan Station or Gwangalli Beach.

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