Igidae Park
이기대 도시자연공원
Natural sea cliffs and a pine-lined trail on the Nam-gu coast, with Gwangan Bridge and the Haeundae skyline across the water. One of Busan's best coastal hikes.
Igidae lies in Yongho-dong, Nam-gu. It is a roughly 5-kilometer stretch of sea-carved cliffs that has kept its natural state, largely because it was a restricted military zone for many years. Walking along the coastal wooden boardwalks and suspension bridges, you can see unusual rock formations, the legendary dinosaur footprint fossil site, and haenyeo (women divers) at work. The route also faces Gwangan Bridge and the high-rise cluster of Haeundae, which looks especially spectacular at sunset and at night. The hike from the Oryukdo Skywalk to the Igidae entrance takes about 2 to 3 hours, with many ups and downs, so wear sneakers. The park is free. Getting there: take subway Line 2 to Namcheon Station or Kyeongseong Univ. Station, then transfer to a bus for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (limited lighting on trails at night)
Nearby sights
- Oryukdo Skywalk
- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Gwangalli Beach
- Shinsegae Centum City & Spa Land
- Busan Cinema Center
- National Maritime Museum of Korea
- Haeundae Beach
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