Busan Travel Guide Gijang Luge

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1. Skyline Luge Busan
This is a must-see course for your trip to Gijang! You can enjoy an exciting luge ride with a beautiful beach as the background.
* Location: 205 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan (next to Lotte World Busan)
* Operating Hours:
* Weekdays: 10:00 ~ 19:00
* Weekends and Holidays: 10:00 ~ 20:00
* Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing
* Caution: The park may close arbitrarily in case of bad weather that affects the safety of passengers, so it is recommended to check the website or call before visiting. * Usage Fee:
* Luge 2-ride ticket: 30,000 won (for 1 adult), 12,000 won (for children)
* Luge 3-ride ticket: 33,000 won (for 1 adult), 12,000 won (for children)
* Luge 4-ride ticket: 35,000 won (for 1 adult), 12,000 won (for children)
* Luge 5-ride ticket: 37,000 won (for 1 adult), 12,000 won (for children)
* There are various combo packages, so check the website.
* Reservation Method:
* You can purchase on-site, but it is more convenient to purchase online in advance. You must purchase 1 hour before your visit, and a barcode will be sent to you via SMS or KakaoTalk after purchase. Just present the barcode at the ticket booth and receive your ticket. * Boarding restrictions: Those under 85cm tall are restricted from boarding, and children between 85cm and 110cm must be accompanied by a guardian. Pregnant women, people with herniated discs, etc. may be restricted from boarding.
* Parking: Free parking is available.
2. Recommended travel courses in Gijang (including luge)
Half-day course (afternoon)
* 13:00 - 16:00 Skyline Luge Busan: Arrive and enjoy the luge to your heart's content. We recommend riding 2-3 times.
* 16:00 - 17:00 Lotte World Busan / Lotte Premium Outlet Dongbusan Branch: Located right next to the luge, so it's great for a quick look around or shopping.
* 17:00 - 18:00 Meal: Have dinner at one of the restaurants near the luge.
One-day course
* Morning:
* Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: A beautiful temple located on the beach, a must-visit place in Gijang. Not far from the luge. * Ahopsan Forest: A place where you can heal while walking along a quiet forest path.
* Lunch: Lunch at a famous restaurant in Gijang (see the recommended restaurants below)
* Afternoon:
* Skyline Luge Busan: An exciting luge experience!
* Lotte World Busan or Lotte Premium Outlet Dongbusan Branch: Things to do after the luge.
* Late Afternoon:
* Jukseong Cathedral (Dream Set): A place that used to be a drama set, with an exotic landscape with the ocean in the background. It's great for taking pictures.
* Orangdae Park: A great place to take a walk, and a beautiful landscape with the ocean in the background. There's also a Yongwangdan where you can make a wish.
* Dinner: It's also great to enjoy fresh seafood or a crab dinner at Gijang Yeonhwari Haenyeo Village.
3. Recommended restaurants around Gijang
There are so many great restaurants in Gijang! I'll recommend a few.
* Crab Dinner: A famous place in Gijang where you can taste crab and king crab. It's located near the luge. * Andong Boribap Gijang: You can enjoy a neat and delicious Korean set meal. The parking lot is also large and convenient.
* Countryside Table Pungwonjang Gijang: It is famous for its neat and clean Korean set meal.
* Shabuharu Gijang: You can enjoy shabu-shabu while looking at the Lotte World view through the glass walls.
* Jang's Haenyeo House Yeonhwari Main Branch: A representative place in Yeonhwari Haenyeo Village, where you can taste fresh seafood and abalone porridge.
* Olbarut Restaurant: It is famous for its delicious dried pollack with a great ocean view.
* Tambok: A popular abalone restaurant on Instagram, popular for its abalone butter grill and abalone rice.
4. Other places to visit in Gijang
* Haeundae Blue Line Park / Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory: A famous place in the Haeundae area near Gijang, where you can take the beach train or sky capsule to enjoy the ocean view.
* National Institute of Fisheries Science: You can see various sea creatures like in an aquarium, and you can also take a walk along the ocean. * Coralani: One of the hottest large cafes in Gijang, where you can enjoy a pretty space with an Instagram-worthy feel and an ocean view.
Tips:
* Gijang is more convenient to use by car than public transportation.
* Operating hours may vary depending on the season, so it is recommended to check each facility's website before visiting.
* Luge is a great activity to enjoy with children, but safety rules must be followed.
Have a nice trip to Gijang!