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Visit a work’s setting · Busan · Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Busan in My Name

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Turn the setting of a tense scene into a day appreciating a cliffside temple, Gijang’s sea and the quiet of worship.

Verified 2026-11-13

  1. 01
    Choose a starting point

    Plan subway and bus or taxi from central Busan to Haedong Yonggungsa in Gijang; arrive during a relatively quiet morning.

  2. 02
    Choose one

    Follow the worship route down the stairs, through the grounds and along the coast; spend more time on the temple and East Sea landscape than scene recreation.

  3. 03
    Plan your return

    Add either nearby Gijang Market or one coastal walk, allowing for traffic and last transport back to the city.

Three final checks

Check conditions that could disrupt plans before assessing recommendation strength.

  1. 01

    The temple is an active religious site: respect ceremonies, worshippers and photography restrictions; do not block passage with tripods or reenactments.

  2. 02

    Check waves, strong wind, wet steps and darkness around sunrise; obey coastal access restrictions.

  3. 03

    Distinguish the filming fact in KTO’s article from current temple layout and do not assume props remain.

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Verified 2026-11-13

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