At the southern tip of Busan’s Nam District, a short glass bridge sticks out over the sea, and a coastal trail runs along the cliffs behind it. This guide covers both: the Oryukdo Skywalk, and the Igidae Coastal Trail that leads to it. We also add a dessert stop in Yongho-dong and tell you where our sources disagree or stop.
Every fact below comes from a named source. We checked them on 1 October 2026.
Where to Go: Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크)
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) says the skywalk stands at a point called Seungdumal, which means “saddle”, at the spot regarded as the dividing line between the East Sea and the South Sea. Construction began in September 2012, and it opened on 18 October 2013 with the theme “walking over the sky”. A 15-meter glass bridge shaped like a horse’s hoof connects iron columns set up over a coastal cliff. The floor is made of four layers of glass, 55.49 millimeters thick in total, coated with a bulletproof film. KTO says you can look down at the waves through the transparent floor.
Visit Busan, the city’s official tourism site, says it is free. It also says it may close in snow, rain, strong wind, or for repair, so check the weather first.
Hours (KTO). October to May: 09:00 to 18:00, last admission 17:50. June to September: 09:00 to 19:00, last admission 18:50. Hours can change in bad weather.
Rules (Visit Busan). Wear overshoes. Walking sticks, umbrellas and selfie sticks are not allowed, and visitors should not jump or joke around on the skywalk.
A source conflict. KTO says the skywalk’s columns stand over a coastal cliff 35 meters high. Visit Busan describes it as at the end of a coastal cliff 35 meters long. We do not use the number.
The Oryukdo Islets (오륙도)
KTO says the islets are six rocky islets off the southern end of Igidae Park. Depending on the tide they look like five or six. It names them Bangpaeseom, Solseom, Suriseom, Songgotseom, Gulseom and Deungdaeseom, and says only Deungdaeseom is accessible to visitors. From the skywalk you can see them close up.
Oryukdo Sunrise Park (오륙도해맞이공원)
KTO says this is the place where the East Sea and the South Sea meet, also known as Jallokgae or Seungdumal. A signboard below the skywalk marks the point. KTO adds that the Haeparang Trail starts here and runs 770 kilometers along the East Sea, and the Namparang Trail runs 1,463 kilometers along the South Sea. The park is open 24 hours.
Plan Your Visit: Igidae Coastal Trail (이기대 해안산책로)
KTO describes Igidae Cliff as a geological park along Busan’s south coast. It says volcanic activity about 80 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period, built up lava and ash that waves have since carved into cliffs, caves and potholes. Visit Busan says the trail is free and open all year.
The route
Visit Busan’s Igidae trail page says the trail is 4.7 kilometers and about 2.5 hours. It runs from Dongsaengmal Trail through Global Gathering, Nongbawi Rock and Eoulmadang to Oryukdo Quay. After that, the page says you go over a hill to reach Oryukdo Sunrise Park, where the skywalk is. So the 2.5 hours covers the trail to Oryukdo Quay, and the time for the extra hill walk to the skywalk is not stated.
- Dongsaengmal (동생말전망대): KTO says this observatory is the starting point of the Igidae Coastal Trail and the Haeparang Trail. It offers views of Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and it is open 24 hours.
- Global Gathering: Visit Busan says tourists stop here for a sunset view, and that it appears in the background of the movie “Haeundae”.
- The coast: Cliffs, caves and potholes. Visit Busan notes that some parts go uphill and suggests pausing often and bringing snacks.
Getting there
- To the trail: Busan Metro Line 2 to Kyungsung Univ.–Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Station (경성대·부경대역), then bus 20, 22, 24, 27, 39 or 131, or village bus Nam-gu 2 or 8, according to Visit Busan. There is a paid Igidae Public Parking Lot.
- To the skywalk: Exit 5 of the same station, then bus 131, 24 or 27, and get off at Oryukdo Skywalk Parking Lot. Another Visit Busan page says to get off at Oryukdo SK View Apartment for buses 24, 27, 131 or Nam-gu 2. The two pages use different stop names, so check the stop name on a map app.
We could not find which bus stop is best for the Dongsaengmal start. Check a map app for that.
What to Eat: A Sweet Stop in Yongho-dong
KTO’s Korean listing describes Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (할매팥빙수단팥죽) in Yongho-dong. Patbingsu is shaved ice with sweet red beans. KTO says this shop boils whole red beans itself and serves them on finely shaved ice with milk and simmered fruit. The menu lists milk patbingsu (밀크팥빙수) and danpatjuk (sweet red bean porridge). KTO says the shop has received the Baekyeon Gage (“100-year shop”) certification, and that the inside is small and cozy.
Hours are 09:00 to 22:00, all year. There is no parking at the shop, and KTO’s card field says 없음 (none), so we could not confirm card payment. Bring some cash. The seats are non-smoking. The number is 0507-1401-9946, a Korean 0507 number that may not connect from abroad. To order, say 밀크팥빙수 하나 주세요 (milk patbingsu hana juseyo). It contains milk.
The shop is about 3 kilometers from the skywalk in a straight line (our estimate from listing coordinates). We have not checked a bus route.
Other Yongho-dong shops listed by KTO
KTO’s Korean database lists two pork soup shops in Yongho-dong. We have not tried either and we do not rank them.
- Hapcheon Gukbapjip (합천국밥집): a clear-broth pork soup shop. The listing says the daily quantity of pork slices is limited, so go early. Open 09:30 to 20:00, with a preparation time listed from 14:00 to 14:30 (the shop may be closed then). Phone 051-628-4898.
- Namakjip (나막집): KTO says it is a Michelin Guide-listed pork soup shop that serves a modern version of the dish. Open 11:30 to 21:00, with a break from 15:00 to 17:00 and last order at 20:30. Phone 0507-1383-4882.
If you have a food allergy or diet rule, ask staff about ingredients and broth.
First-Timer Tips
These are our suggestions.
- Check the weather before you go. The skywalk can close, and the trail is outdoors.
- Do the trail one way and take a bus back, rather than walking both directions.
- Wear shoes with grip. Visit Busan says some parts are uphill.
FAQ
Is the Oryukdo Skywalk free? Yes, according to Visit Busan.
Can I walk from Dongsaengmal to the skywalk in 2.5 hours? Visit Busan lists 2.5 hours for the trail to Oryukdo Quay. The extra hill walk to the skywalk is not timed in our sources.
What should I wear? Visit Busan says overshoes are required at the skywalk, and umbrellas, walking sticks and selfie sticks are not allowed.
Is there parking? KTO lists parking as available at the skywalk. Visit Busan names a paid lot at Igidae.
What We Could Not Confirm
- The nearest bus stop for the Dongsaengmal start.
- Walking time from Oryukdo Quay over the hill to the skywalk.
- A bus route from the skywalk to Yongho-dong shops.
- Card payment at Halmae Patbingsu.
- Allergy, halal or vegetarian information.
Related guides
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- UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan
- Busan Metro for Visitors
- Busan Museum Guide
We post short first-timer guides on Instagram too: @rolo.koreaguide.
Sources
Checked on 1 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (English service): Oryukdo Skywalk (content ID 1981825), Oryukdo Sunrise Park (3468740), Oryukdo Islets (264193), Igidae Cliff (1981827), Dongsaengmal Observatory (3468785). Korean service: Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (1805095), Hapcheon Gukbapjip (2869618), Namakjip (3444416). Photographs from these listings (KOGL Type 3), used unaltered.
- Visit Busan (official Busan tourism site): “The three major skywalks of Busan”, https://www.visitbusan.net/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000301001001000&uc_seq=282&lang_cd=en ; “Igidae Coastal Trail”, https://www.visitbusan.net/en/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000302002001000&uc_seq=323&lang_cd=en ; “Oryukdo Islets”, https://www.visitbusan.net/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000301001001000&uc_seq=278&lang_cd=en . Re-read 1 Oct 2026.
- Distance: a straight-line calculation from the KTO coordinates, not a walking route.
