2024.10.25 (Friday) 09:00~14:30
*Time schedules vary for each course.
*Schedules are subject to change.
*Application for Busan Tour has been closed. A tour course selection link will be sent only to those who registered during the early-bird period.
[10:00 Departure from Busan Station – 10:30 UNMCK – 11:35 Lunch – 12:55 Oryukdo Sky Walk – 14:10 Arrived at Busan Station]
The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea is the only cemetery in the world which is nominated as UN memorial cemetery by UN general assembly in 1955.
This is a place to honor the efforts and sacrifices of the UN soldiers. It is a sanctuary where the souls of fallen UN soldiers are resting.
There are fallen UN soldiers who devoted their lives to the peace of the world and the law of justice of freedom.
It is of great symbolic significance that reminds us of the importance of international cooperation to the peace of the world. During the Korean War, 16 countries dispatched troops and 5 countries sent the medical support group to protect the freedom and peace of Korea.
Initially, about 11,000 fallen soldiers were interred in the memorial cemetery. Currently, 2,300 remains have been resting at the request of the bereaved family or the home government.
*As it’s one of the course of Memories voluntour, Memories Busan Voluntour provides chances to remind of volunteer spirit through the meaningful place and symbolism about volunteer at the famous place in Busan. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuQIoVQgq8c&t=4s)
Please dress properly in UN Memorial Cemetery
: No sweatsuits, No clothing that overly exposes the body, No slippers with strings, and No items of clothing designed for exercise(sun-visor, mask, gloves, etc)
[09:00 Departure from Busan Station – 09:50 Haedong Yongkungsa – 11:00 Lunch – 13:00 Arrived at Busan Station]
Haedong Yongkungsa where it is holding the ocean is the most beautiful temple in Korea.
Haedong Yongkungsa was founded in 1376 by Master Naong, the royal mentor of King Gongmin, and it’s one of the three great Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sacred sites in Korea, where the sea, dragons, and giant Avalokitesvara Buddha are in harmony. It contains a deeper meaning of faith than any other place.
It is common to see many visitors throwing coins and making wishes on the 'Yongmungyo Bridge’ on the entrance. It is famous for a magical place that your wish will come true if you pray sincerely.
The zodiac gods that you first encounter on the way to the temple are like guardian spirits that protect the land in the 12 directions, block the invasion of evil spirits, and pray for the 5 blessings of humans. It was destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasions of Korea and rebuilt by Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, the monk Jeongam became the head priest of this temple and prayed for its restoration as Avalokitesvara. He saw Avalokitesvara Guan Yin dressed in white and a dragon ascending to heaven in his dream. After that, the name of the temple was changed to Haedong Yonggungsa.
[09:30 Departure from Busan Station – 10:00 Busan Cinema Center - 11:00 Busan X the SKY – 12:10 Lunch – 13:50 Arrived at Busan Station]
Busan X the Sky is located in the 'Haeundae LCT Landmark Tower', the second tallest building in Korea at a height of 411.6 meters.
The observatory, Busan's top landmark, has been selected as one of the top 100 Korean tourist destinations from 2023 to 2024. Visitors can enjoy various views of Busan and the sea on the 98th to 100th floors.
It is the largest observatory in the nation and offers stunning panoramic views of Haeundae's vast ocean and Busan's dazzling cityscape, which is 8th views of Korea.
In addition to world-famous Busan landmarks such as the Gwangan Bridge and Marine City, visitors can enjoy views of Busan during both day and night, as well as premium services including an innovative media façade inside the observatory, a top-notch lounge cafe, and a relaxed casual cafe.
I highly recommend experiencing the breathtaking vistas at Busan X the Sky.
[09:30 Departure from Busan Station - 09:50 National Maritime Museum of Korea - 11:35 Lunch - 12:50 Arte Museum - 14:00 Arrived at Busan Station]
The National Maritime Museum of Korea is the first complex maritime museum in the world, which encompasses every field like the culture, history, biology, resources, and the science of the ocean.
Many maritime-related museums are operating around the world, but most of them are specialized in certain areas, such as maritime history or ships. Differently, the National Maritime Museum operates exhibition halls in various fields.
There is a large cylindrical aquarium with over 300 fish swimming, a marine life experience center where you can touch sea creatures, and a marine experience center where you can control a cruise ship and drive through a simulation. Additionally, You get to contact with marine life and enjoy marine leisure. Through this experience, you can naturally become familiar with the ocean.
This place introduces wide knowledge about the maritime through the sailing ships, maritime history, and culture of the maritime.
[09:30 Departure from Busan Station – 09:50 Fr. Tae-seok Lee Memorial Hall - 11:05 Gamcheon Culture Village –12:30 Lunch – 13:50 Arrived at Busan Station]
Fr.Tae-Seok Lee is called by Schweizer of Sudan. He revived the poor Tonj Town through active volunteer and dedication like missionary, medical, and education at Tonj in South Sudan, the ‘land of civil war’ in Africa.
He gave children dreams and hopes. Also he built a school for them.
He who devoted himself to volunteer service, died after struggling with illness due to his inability to take care of his own body.
This memorial Hall shows his life stories and some keepsakes about Fr. Tae-Seok Lee.
*As it’s one of the course of Memories voluntour, Memories Busan Voluntour provides chances to remind of volunteer spirit through the meaningful place and symbolism about volunteer at the famous place in Busan. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szimlnJRuwk&t=155s)
