Half Day Tours
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour may be cancelled.
Any charge or additional applications may be available at the on-site tour desk. However, we highly recommend that participants apply for the tour in advance to help us organize a better tour for everyone.

HT-1 & 4 : Busan Tour 1 & 4

Time & Date HT-1 : April 13 (Fri), 2012 / 13:00~18:00
HT-4 : April 15 (Sun), 2012 / 08:00~13:00
Price KRW 90,000/person (Min. 10 Pax)
Conditions - Including all admission & participation fees and transportation.
- Transportation by bus
- With an English speaking guide assistance
Itinerary Busan Gwangan Bridge - The Busan Museum - Beomeosa Temple
Busan Gwangan Bridge is the largest bridge over the ocean in Korea. It is breathtaking to overlook nearby attractions from the bridge: the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo (a popular attraction in Busan), Hwangryeongsan (Mt. Hwangryeong), Gwanganri Beach, Dongbaekseom, and Dalmaji Hill.
Equipped with artistic light, the bridge showcases splendid light that changes every day and every season. The bridge offers majesty beauty combined with nearby attractions during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night, attracting many residents and tourists.
The Busan Museum, offers seven regular exhibition rooms spread over three floors in addition to the Kiln Exhibition Hall, and the Outdoor Exhibition Hall. Opened in 1978, the museum has taken on a leading role in preserving traditional culture in Busan by obtaining a wealth of relics from strong excavation efforts, generous donations and purchases, and by meticulous research.


Beomeosa Temple is located at the edge of Mt. Geumjeongsan, a famous mountain in Busan. About 1,300 years ago it was constructed by monk Ui Sang in the 18th year (678) of King Munmu (reign 661~681) of the Silla Kingdom (the kingdom mainly occupied the Gyeongsang-do Province region in 678A.D.). In the geography book 'Donggukyeojiseungram' the origin of Beomeosa Temple is written as follows: "There is a well on the top of Mt. Geumjeongsan and the water of that well is gold. The golden fish in the well rode the colorful clouds and came down from the sky. This is why the mountain is named Geumsaem (gold well) and the temple is named 'fish from heaven'."

HT-2: Busan Tour 2

Time & Date April 14(Sat), 2012 / 13:00~18:00
Price KRW 95,000/person (Min. 10 Pax – Max. 20 Pax)
Conditions - Including all admission & participation fees and transportation.
- Transportation by bus
- With an English speaking guide assistance
Itinerary Dalmaji-gil Road(Moon Welcoming Path) - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple –
Pottery Making Experience
Dalmaji-gil Road(Moon Welcoming Path) is a small walkway on the corner to Songjeong Beach. and boasts beautiful cherry blossoms and pine trees, which are located just beyond Haeundae Beach, on the slope of Mt.Wausan. The landscape, with the blue sea, sandy seashore, and pine trees, is beautiful enough to be the representative place of this area for a long time to come.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty. During the reign of Uwang, the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong established this temple beside the sea.
Pottery Making Experience is one of the most popular for international tourists. At the start of the program, you will hear a presentation on Korean traditional pottery and see some wonderful piece by some of the best potters in the country. You can then make your own pottery under the supervision of a potter. This handmade pottery done by yourself will be a great and memorable souvenir to bring back from your trip to Korea

HT-3: Busan Tour 3

Time & Date April 16(Mon), 2012 / 13:00~19:00
Price KRW 120,000/person (Min. 10 Pax)
Conditions - Including all admission & participation fees and transportation.
- Transportation by bus
- With an English speaking guide assistance
Itinerary Busan Gwangan Bridge - Yongdusan Park -
Cooks Cooking Academy (Kimchi Making Experience)
Yongdusan Park, which harmonizes Busan Tower and 70 different species of trees, is considered a favorite resting place among the citizens of Busan. It is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain looks like the head of a dragon that climbs to land from sea. The highlight of Yongdusan Park is a night view of Busan at the 120m-height Busan Tower. And there are the statue of General Lee Sunsin who was a great commander in Joseon Dynasty period(1392-1910) and 4.19 Revolution monument, the student's anti-government revolt.
Kimchi Making Experience, One of Korea's most traditional and representative foods is kimchi. Kimchi is made by salting cabbage, and adding red-pepper powder, garlic, ginger, scallions and radishes. Visitors will be able to enjoy eating their food after finish making it.

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THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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Tel: +82-23475-2645/26918-2505
Business Registration No.: 214-82-04372 / President: Hyung-Woo Kwak