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Busan Tower

A 120-metre observation tower in Yongdusan Park with views toward Busan Port and Yeongdo.

Busan Tower rising above Yongdusan Park
Korea Tourism Organization · Public Nuri Type 3
Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower
Korea Tourism Organization · Public Nuri Type 3

The story

Why this place matters

Busan Tower rises 120 metres above Yongdusan Park in the old city. The observation level looks across Busan Port and Yeongdo, making the tower useful for understanding how the harbour, islands and dense downtown fit together.

The current attraction adds projection displays and themed indoor spaces to the view. The surrounding park offers a pause above the busier streets of Nampo, Gukje Market and Jagalchi.

Fit it into your trip

This is an easy addition to a Nampo market day because the park is close to Gukje Market. Go when visibility is good, or use the evening view as a transition between daytime shopping and dinner.

What to notice

  • Panorama of the port and Yeongdo
  • Central location above Nampo
  • Evening city-light option

Location

Place it on your route

Information notes

Travel information was researched from the Korea Tourism Organization English TourAPI and available official venue or Visit Busan pages. Data snapshot: 2026-08-05.

Photographs are supplied through TourAPI under the Public Nuri type shown below each image. Web copies preserve the full frame without cropping, filters or compositing.

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