Busan Tower Opening Hours
Busan Tower’s opening hours 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
How To Get To Busan Tower?
Busan Tower is located on top of a hill that is about 120 meters above sea level. However, before getting to the top you must find the escalators. The starting point is to look for the tower entrance at Yongdusan Park Escalator.
The Yongdusan Park Escalator makes you feel like you’re in a galactic world as you approach the top of Busan Tower.
Escalator Address: wangbok-dong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea
Once you exit the escalator area you can clearly see Busan Tower (Diamond Tower). You’re getting closer! Unfortunately, the escalators stop here. This staircase will lead you to the top of Yongdusan Park where the entrance of Busan Tower is located.
Yongdusan Park, the park’s name means “Dragon Head Mountain”. It features attractions like Busan Tower, the Statue of Yi Sun-sin, a colorful flower clock, and a traditional bell pavilion.
Busan Tower Ticket Office & Price
The Busan tower ticket cost is 12,000 KRW for adults and 9,000 KRW for children. This is approximately USD 8 and USD 6 respectively.
We didn’t have to purchase a Busan Tower Ticket because it was included in our Visit Busan Pass. We purchased the 48-Hour Busan Discover Pass. During our trip to Busan, we completed 238,000 KRW (~ USD 180) worth of attractions. We paid only 69,000 KRW (~USD 52) over 48 hours and used the pass to see the Diamond Tower.
Before entry, the staff will ask you if you want to opt in and play a game. The game includes multiple sections of the observatory in search of QR codes to find a series of numbers. Once you collect them all you can redeem a prize at the end. It sounded easy enough, so we did it!
Busan Tower Observatory
The Diamond Tower’s main elevator will take you in a couple of seconds. There are 4 main sections of the tower observatory to note which we will discuss below.
Busan Tower - Section 1
This is the best section to see the panoramic views of Busan’s skyline, mountain, and coastline. This is the area to take photographs of Busan through the glass windows. Surprisingly wasn’t very busy when we arrived in the late afternoon. We thought the other areas around Busan Tower would look like this too but nope, they are very different. Let’s move onto the next section of the tower.
Busan Tower - Section 2
This is the submarine-themed section of Busan Tower. You will find interactive activities that include taking photos of yourself and then seeing your face appear on screen. Kids would surely love this section. Then you’ll head down a series of stairs to the third section.
Busan Tower - Section 3
Section 3 of the Busan Tower is one vibrant, colorful room. It honestly resembled a paint color palette. There is a Busan Tower sign where you can take a candid photo.
Busan Tower - Section 4
Walk into the Glow In The Dark Room. This is one of the coolest rooms inside the Busan Tower. You will see a lot of neon lights and artsy murals. It sure does look like the city of Busan with fireworks exploding in the air.
Busan Tower - Complete The Game
After you finish exploring all the rooms inside Busan Tower, it’s now time to complete the game! Make your way downstairs to the game portal to input all your numbers.
You will have received numbers by scanning the barcodes. Once you have all your numbers, type them into the ticket machines where you entered. Subsequently, retrieve your reward coupon from the machine. You will need both the original tickets and the reward ticket to redeem the prize.
We lost our original ticket but they allowed us to choose a prize that was randomized. The prizes that we could win were a pencil, hand sanitizer wipes, and a Busan Tower Soju glass.
Other Busan Attractions
If you’re planning you’re ultimate Busan itinerary, check out our detailed guides to the below top attractions in Busan.
Songdo Beach Attractions
Gamcheon Culture Village
Jagalchi Fish Market
Busan Tower - FAQs
Does Busan Tower have an elevator?
Yes, Busan Tower has an elevator you can take from the main level. You will reach the top observatory in 40-45 seconds.
What is the history of the Busan Tower?
Busan Tower was constructed in 1973 and stands 120 meters tall. Inspired by traditional Korean pagodas, the tower is for recreation, not a broadcasting studio. Located in Yongdusan Park, meaning “Dragon Head Mountain,” the area symbolizes protection and good luck in Korean culture. The tower offers a 360-degree view of Busan’s mountains, sea, and city. Over the years, it’s been updated with exhibitions, light shows, and modern displays.
How tall is the Busan Tower?
The Busan Tower is 120 meters tall which is approximately 394 feet.
How do I get to Busan Tower from Busan station?
There are a few different options to get to Busan Tower from Busan Station.
You can take subway line 1 to Jung-Ang station where you will exit. From here walk about 8 minutes to the Diamond Tower.
Alternatively, the fastest but most expensive route will be the taxi commonly available outside Busan Station.
