Busan is South Korea's port city, with Haeundae beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the cliff. It is a relaxed foil to Seoul. April to June and September to November are best.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
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How long to stay
3–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 15h from the US East Coast, 12h from Europe, 8h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Take the KTX from Seoul in about 2.5 hours.
- Use a T-money card for buses and subways.
- Eat fresh sashimi at Jagalchi or hwe at Gwangalli.
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