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YONGDUSAN PARK BUSAN

Yongdu means “dragon’s head” and “sans” means mountain and i

s so called as the park set on a mountain  is said to resemble a dragon’s head.

The bell was the most interesting to me.

Bell of the Citizens is rung just three times a year.

March 1st – Independence Day from Japanese occupation

June 25th – Independence Day

December 31st – to ring in the New Year

 

 

Bell of the Citizens

 

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Yongdusan Park Busan
2019 Korea & Japan
Yongdusan Park Busan

Busan Tower offers great views of the city.

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Yongdusan Park Busan

Long silver building is the INternational Market, so named as it provided goods from other countries during the Korean War.

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From Yongdusan Park Busan

The bridge was another meeting point for refugees during and after the Korean War. I believe this is not the original bridge.

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view from Yongdusan Park Busan

View of the park. The square building is the Bell of the Citizens

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Yongdusan Park Busan

 

Tight fit on the stairs down to the elevator.

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Yongdusan Park Busan

A surprise end to the Busan Tower —infinity mirrors and other delightful light displays.

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Yongdusan Park Busan
2019 Korea & Japan
Yongdusan Park Busan
2019 Korea & Japan
Yongdusan Park Busan
2019 Korea & Japan
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