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.
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.
Eat this
Places the planner can use
Mark places as a must or something to skip. The itinerary is built only from this list; ★ marks the destination’s highlights.
Peaceful memorial for UN soldiers killed in the Korean War.
Regional museum tracing Busan from prehistoric times through the Korean War and its growth as a port.
Pastel hillside houses, murals and viewpoints known as Korea's Santorini.
Korea's most famous beach, with a skyline backdrop and festivals.
Korea's largest seafood market, where you can pick fresh fish to eat upstairs.
Seaside Buddhist temple on cliffs, atmospheric at sunrise.
Mountain temple with forest trails and templestay options.
Cliffs, lighthouse and sea views from a park train.
Evening bars facing the illuminated Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
Night food market with fish cakes, tteokbokki and dumplings.
Huge jjimjilbang with hot spring pools, themed saunas and relaxation rooms, a classic rainy-day escape.
Rich pork-and-rice soup, a Busan comfort dish.