2 Best Sights in Side Trips from Busan, South Korea

Built by order of King Munmu of Silla in 674 AD, Donggung is more of a large pavilion than a palace, overlooking the serene waters of Wolji Pond. It's a lovely place to take a relaxing stroll, and really comes alive at night when the site is lit up in dramatic fashion.

Dedicated to the legendary admiral who helped save the nation from a Japanese invasion, this lovely seaside park delivers natural splendor along with a big dose of history. Yi Sun Sin is probably Korea's greatest hero, and the 17.3 meter–high (56.74 feet) statue of the great man gazes out across the water to his base at Hansando Island, where, four centuries years ago, he put his tactical genius to work.