Introduction
South Korea's second-largest city -- it's home to 3.7 million residents -- Busan (formerly spelled Pusan) is filled with towering apartment complexes, crowded streets, and a modern subway system. That description may remind you a bit of Seoul, but don't be fooled -- this is a very different city. The people of Busan are in some ways more formal and traditional, but in other ways more easy-going and open. Their accents are strong, just like everyone's in Gyeongsang-do, and even native South Koreans sometimes have trouble understanding them. Still, the people exhibit the same open friendliness you'll encounter in the most rural towns. Busan's residents are not what you'd expect of those living in a modern metropolis, but that's just part of the city's charm.
Due to its natural harbor and gentle tides, it is the largest port in the country and the third largest in the world. Located on the southeastern coast of the peninsula, Busan is in the South Gyeongsang province (Gyeongsangnam-do)...
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Busan is known for its beaches. Every summer throngs of Korean people head to Busan to relax at the popular beaches. Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are definitely the most popular beaches, but they are not the only beaches in Busan. Haeundae is a favorite among visitors due to the many nightclubs near the beach. Haeundae is simply a happening beach. There are ample restaurants along Haeundae, many of them serve Western-style food. During the summer... Read More
South Korea is well-known for its beautiful Buddhist temples.The temples usually require a hike up a mountain or hill to visit them, but for people who like hiking, its worth the experience. Most of the larger temples in South Korea have placards written in English so that foreign visitors can understand the history related to the monuments. Many temples have areas where people can buy street food or memorabilia nearby. Often along the walk up to the... Read More
Music Museum in NampodongMusic lovers who are in South Korea should trek up to Yongdu park and visit the Music Museum. It only costs 1,000 won to get into the museum and see instruments from all over the world. There are about 500 instruments in the museum. On the first floor, you’ll find that most of the instruments are in glass cases, typical of a museum, but on the second floor you are free to play the instruments that are not on the platforms or... Read More
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Haeundae Beach
Busan's (and perhaps South Korea's) most popular beach, you certainly won't be escaping the crowds if you come during the summer. From June to...
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Jagalchi Market
South Korea's largest seafood market, Jagalchi (roughly translates to "Pebble Village") Market became mostly a fish market after the Korean War....
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Gukje Market
The largest and oldest shijang in Busan, the vendors here sell a variety of items -- everything from food to industrial goods and clothes. Open...
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