The beautiful city of Busan which is the second largest city and the largest seaport in South Korea. Visit Jagalchi Fish Market, one of the most famous fish markets in the country. You can see all kinds of seafood at the market and choose what you want to eat for lunch. Gamcheon Culture Village is a must-see colorful and artistic neighborhood full of vibrant houses and shops. The two most popular beaches in Busan are Gwangalli and Haeundae. Enjoy strolling along the beachfront while visiting many cafes, restaurants, and bars in the area. Seomyeon is the central downtown part of the city and is a great place to enjoy shopping and a bustling nightlife. The Nampo area is another main area of Busan with great food options and discount shopping centers. The Busan Film Festival is hosted in this area and there are many carts offering different types of popular street food. Travel to Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park to catch a great view of the entire city. If you’re looking to dive into the culture, make sure you visit Seokbulsa Stone Temple to experience a unique Korean Buddhist Temple. The most well-known temple in Busan is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple which is a stunning temple right on the coast and it overlooks the sea. Busan offers great hiking trails such as Jangsan Hike which is a moderate hike where you can climb rocks and see great city views. From hiking trails, temples and beaches, to shopping, nightlife, and food, Busan has so much to offer. On this trip, we will be offering you a chance to see the hidden attractions and traditional markets around the city. This tour will be an exciting experience to immerse into the culture of the local people. We have organised transportation to travel to Busan and will be visiting different attractions in Busan and give a chance to enjoy the sunrise from Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. You will have a chance to visit the city in your likings or you may view our guide on the attractions in the city of Busan.
- Known as the 2nd biggest city in Korea
- Home to seaside beaches and historical temples
- Also popular for its majestic mountains, relaxing hot springs, and fantastic seafood
- Top attractions include Beomeo-sa, Jagalchi Fish Market, Haeundae Beach, and Gamcheon Culture Village
- It is the largest seaport in Korea
- Known for the popular International Film Festival held there each year
Attractions in Busan
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a rare temple that is located along the sea shore as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. We will be able to enjoy the view from the temple during sunrise.Â
Haeundae Beach
Known by many as the most beautiful and charming beach in South Korea, Haeundae Beach stretches up to 1.5km long and considered by many as one of the best places to relax and enjoy. Because of its popularity, many visitors take it as a must to visit, but despite that, the beach is still very well-maintained and surprisingly clean. It is the perfect spot for group outings, families, romantic dates and self-relaxation. If you would like to have a taste of the food around the area, Haeundae Market has got you covered with its fresh and live seafood, as well as other traditional Korean food.
Gukje Market and Kkangtong Market
Gukje Market is one of the famous markets in Busan and has different items offered to customers, which is also why you rarely see someone return empty-handed. Aside from shopping, it also has many different traditional Korean foods to offer. The Market is famous for its exotic and local street food offered. You will be able to try especially Busan’s iconic seed hotteok (sweet pancake with nuts) in this market.
BIFF Square
BIFF stands for Busan International Film Festival Square, used to be home to a famous film festival. It is a top spot for film lovers as there are celebrities finger prints along the path. If you have time, you may be lucky to catch a K-drama film in the theatres there as well.
Jagalchi Market
Jagalchi Market is a must when it comes to seafood. Be prepared to be hit by the smell of the sea in the market as the fresh seafood offered there is directly brought to there after being caught from the sea in the early morning of the day. There are also many fresh seafood restaurants, street food and shops around the area.
Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village is the embodiment of beauty and chaos put together. While there are houses everywhere and the pathway may not seem aligned, the out-of-place structures and colourful paintings of the lego-like houses are what makes it beautiful. Along the alleys and steep steps, there are many different art pieces along the way, so be prepared for the art galleries, handicrafts shops and street arts.
Bosu-Dong Book Alley
The Bosu-dong Book Street is popular among book lovers because of its different variation of books, from old used books to new books. It covers many generations of books because of its history. During the Korean War, many people were forced to sell their possessions, including books, in order to buy food for their families. This made the street grow bigger and bigger, covering books from different genres, topics and languages. Because of this, it is no surprise that the books are piled up like mountains in the bookstores.
Yongdusan park and Busan Tower
Yongdusan Park has many attractions to offer. While Busan Tower gives you a view of the city from above, there is also the statue of the 166thcentury naval hero Yi Sun-sin, Korean Traditional Bell, Museum of World Folk Instruments, Flower Clock, Locks of Love etc.Â
