Introduction

Situated in Taejongdae Park, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, Yeongdo Lighthouse was established in December 1906 and provided a guiding beacon of light to ships around Busan Port for over 100 years. The old lighthouse was replaced with a new one in 2004 and facilities were developed, making the site a maritime tourist attraction.

The newly established site consists of a lighthouse, an art gallery, and a gallery of natural history. The white cylinder-shaped lighthouse is 35 meters high and its beam can be seen from as far as 40 kilometers away. On Sinseonbawi Rock next to the lighthouse, a dinosaur footprint was discovered that is presumed to date back to the Cretaceous Period. The footprint, along with other artifacts, is on display at the natural history gallery.

 

Address: 

181, Jeonmang-ro, Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan-si[Google Map]

 

Closed: 

Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
* Periodically closed for maintenance

 

 

Homepage: 

www.taejongdae.or.kr (Korean only)

 

 

Transportation

 

[Bus]
Take Bus No. 88 or 101 and get off at Taejongdae Chagoji Bus Stop.

 

 

Additional Info

 

Available Facilities: 

SEE & SEA Gallery, outdoor performance stage, 3D theater, Natural History Museum, library, seminar room, observatory, statue, rest area, etc.

 

Restrooms: 

Available

 

tel: +82-51-405-1201

zipcode: 49127

infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-51-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-51-405-1201

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