Yongdusan Park Busan

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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

 

Yongdusan Park Busan
Yongdusan Park Busan

Busan Tower offers great views of the city.

Yongdusan Park Busan

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

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.

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

 

Tight fit on the stairs down to the elevator.

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

Yongdusan Park Busan
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