
Busan Tower
부산타워
About
A compact Yongdusan Park observation deck with panoramic views over Busan’s harbor and city.
Busan opens out below the observation deck: harbor, rooftops and city streets spread across a broad panorama, with the view clearest on a clear day. At night, the lights give the scene a different character from Seoul’s tower views. The tower stands about 120 metres tall in Yongdusan Park and was completed in 1973; the upper deck itself is small, so the main event is looking out rather than exploring a large interior. There is no meal to plan around. A small café inside the tower offers a place to get a drink, and a QR game can add time to the visit. Otherwise, take a slow lap of the viewing area and look for the harbor and the changing pattern of the city below. After renovation, visitors have described the outlook as through glass, with some windows dirty or partly covered, so the view can be less crisp than the panorama suggests. The tower is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Admission is ₩12,000 for adults and ₩9,000 for seniors and children; children under 36 months enter free. Allow extra time for the elevator: waits can be long, and there are reportedly few elevators. There is no parking at the tower; Yongdusan public parking lot nearby is open around the clock. The tower is tagged as accessible for visitors with mobility impairments. It sits in Yongdusan Park, making it easy to pair the visit with a walk through the park or a trip toward BIFF Square and Gukje Market. This suits couples after a night view, families, and visitors who want a high-level orientation to Busan. The ticket can feel steep for a small deck with limited indoor content, and the glass and window condition may blunt the payoff. Go mainly for the outlook, and check visibility before making it the day’s main stop.
Menu
- 대인₩12,000
- 경로·소인₩9,000
- 유아(36개월 미만)
Local tips
- Check the weather and visibility before you go for the clearest harbor view.
- Allow extra time for the elevator queue, especially at busy times.
- Arrive before 21:30 if you hope to use the nearby kiosk.
- Use Yongdusan public parking lot nearby; the tower has no parking.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00