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While planning for the Busan Tours, visit Taejongdae, Busan in South Korea. The city of Busan is also known as Pusan. It is also the largest port in the Republic of Korea. After Seoul, it is the second largest metropolis and located between the Nakdong River and Suyeong River. Taejongdae, Busan is one of the popular destinations featured in the tours of Sightseeing in Busan.

Visit Taejongdae, Busan which is a park of dense evergreen trees. The park is equipped with several recreational facilities. Some of the facilities include shops for snacks and souvenirs, a seaside saltwater pool and sightseeing boats to view the gorgeous rocky cliffs. There is a monument dedicated to the five neutral nations that contributed medical support during the Korean War (1950-1953) at the entrance of Taejongdae, Busan.

It is located at the southern edge of Youngdo Island and is connected to mainland Busan by Busan Bridge or Youngdo Bridge. The park which is one of the popular Tourist Attractions in Busan also has a lovely ocean cliff which features precipice, curios rocks and woods.

This Busan Attraction is named after King Taejong Muyul (654-661) of the Silla Dynasty. It is said that the king practiced archery here after unifying the Three Kingdoms. King Taejong (1400-1418) is also known to have visited this place for recreation and pleasure during the Joseon period. The magistrate of Dongnae came here to offer prayers for rain during a major drought.

Taejongdae, Busan features a white lighthouse overlooking the green sea. Here you will see people enjoying fresh raw fish on the rocky shore. People also take boat rides to the Olyuk ('five or six') Islands and see the famous 'Suicide Rock’. On a clear day you can see the Daema Island (Tsushima in Japanese) from here which is 56 kilometers away. From the observation deck the views are breathtaking and the white lighthouse together with the green sea looks picturesque.

From the entrance of the Taejongdae, Busan to the lighthouse is quite long. But you can avail a shuttle bus which runs from the shops. While visiting here you can eat at several restaurants at the entrance near the ticket office. You can enjoy traditional Korean style meals of boiled chicken and duck at some of the restaurants.

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