전망 끝내주는 부산 천마산 복합전망대, 올라가다 끝장날 판

A complex panoramic viewpoint called "Cheonma-san Composite Panorama" sits atop Cheonma-san in Busan's Seo-gu, at an elevation of 324 meters. The ascent involves a 700-meter-long trail, with a 20-degree incline in places and temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. Even after just three minutes of climbing, sweat began to drip down the climber's forehead.

The discomfort of navigating this route, without any alternative transportation, is evident in the grumbles of local resident Myung-a, 57, who said, "I had to walk up the steep trail, drenched in sweat, and the road ends abruptly, leaving no option but to walk." The popularity of Cheonma-san Composite Panorama on social media has led to heavy foot traffic, as the opening of the connected tourism monorail has been delayed.

Opened on June 9th of last year, Cheonma-san Composite Panorama offers stunning views of Busan Harbor and surrounding islands, as well as Gyeongju and Tongyeong on clear days. The modern cultural town of 감천문화마을 and the ancient Seokguram stone monument are also nearby attractions. Busan Seo-gu began the development of Cheonma-san Composite Panorama as a new tourism hub in August 2019, with plans to install a 3-kilometer section of the tourism monorail and have it fully completed by 2023.

However, construction was delayed due to the relocation of nearby residents for the construction of the monorail's lower station, changes in the route due to steep terrain and cultural site discoveries, as well as financial difficulties with the construction company. The project's budget ballooned from 190 billion won to 500 billion won, with the monorail construction currently at 50% completion.

The Seo-gu government plans to complete the entire monorail route by the end of the year and officially open it in July 2024.