Made my way up to Samgwang Temple (Samgwangsa, 삼광사) on a hot summer’s day. The view from the top is beautiful on any day, but this temple is particularly busy before Buddha’s birthday for the colorful paper lanterns.

I think this temple is usually overshadowed in Busan by Haedong Yonggungsa and Beomeosa, because it’s much newer (established in 1983), but it’s worth a visit. It’s built on the side of Mt. Baekyang, which you can hike from this temple. 

Take minibus number 15 across from Lotte Hotel all the way to the top. Or take the (much easier to find) bus number 133 directly outside of Lotte Hotel to stop 성곡시장 and then take minibus number 15 or walk up the hill to the temple.