City Meets Summit
#summervacay If you're ever in Busan and want to swap the beach for a bit of elevation, Hwangnyeongsan is the move. This mountain is right in the middle of the city but somehow feels totally tucked away in nature. The trails are super well-kept and not too rough, great for a casual climb that still gives you that “heck yeah, I hiked today” feeling.
As you head up, you get little peeks of Busan’s skyline, which only get better the higher you go. Once you hit the top, bam! Full panoramic views of the whole city, the ocean, bridges, even the tower in the distance. It’s seriously beautiful, especially around sunset. The whole sky just lights up.
There’s also a road leading up for those who want to bike or even drive part of the way, but hiking it feels way more rewarding. Plenty of benches and chill spots to take a breather.
Hwangnyeongsan is that perfect combo of city energy and mountain calm. Big recommend!