Busan’s Untold History: Japanese Occupation & the Korean War
ID: GYG1067841-1640398
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
No more Sky Capsule, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple or Gamcheon Culture Village. Do something else. It's time to uncover the powerful history that shaped modern Busan with a small group up to 14 pax.
This small-group tour will take you through Busan’s overlooked, yet deeply significant sites from the era of Japanese colonial rule to the Korean War. You’ll see where refugees once gathered, where soldiers were stationed, and where a divided nation began its modern rebirth.
1)Busan Citizens Park (former US military base: Camp Hialeah)
- Learn how a Japanese military ground turned into a U.S. army base and later became a peaceful urban park.
2)Bujeon Market
- Discover a local market that thrived during wartime and still carries the legacy of survival and community spirit.
3)UN Memorial Park
- A sacred resting place for the UN soldiers who died during the Korean War — a global story of sacrifice and hope.
4)Amnam Park
- Overlooking the ocean where wartime ships once approached, now a peaceful escape with powerful views and history under your feet.
5)Lavalse Sky Café
- From Lavalse Sky Café, gaze over Busan Port—once controlled by Japan, later a gateway for refugees and U.N. aid during the Korean War. A peaceful view, shaped by turbulent times.
Highlights
- Busan’s modern history through sites tied to colonization and the Korean War
- Storytelling that reveals what other tours miss or simply skip over.
- Unique route through places rich in hidden meaning, not tourist clichés
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please let the tour agency know when booking if you plan to bring a stroller, so we can ensure space is available.
INCLUDED
- 1)Air-conditioned Vehicle
- 2)Parking Fees
- 3)Fuel Charge
- 4)Toll Fees
- 5)English, Chinese & Korean Speaking Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
- 1)Meals
- 2)Other Personal Expenses (If applicable)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
