Major city
Busan부산
Go to Busan for seafood, beaches and temples on the coast; it is 2.5 hours from Seoul by KTX, so it suits two nights.
Rules in force · 3
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities that must register online changes.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Busan is South Korea's second-largest city and its largest port. Hillside neighbourhoods run down to beaches and a large fish market. The KTX high-speed train links it to Seoul in around 2.5 hours.
At a glance
- Known for
- Jagalchi Fish Market · Haeundae Beach · Gamcheon Culture Village · Haedong Yonggungsa temple
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (humid, rainy season, beach crowds)
- Nights
- 2
- Airports
- PUS Gimhae International (Light rail and taxi to the city; check the operator)
Where to sleep
Haeundae
Beach and resorts; away from the old centre.
Seomyeon
Central subway hub with food and nightlife.
Nampo-dong
Old port area, close to markets.
Getting around
Subway, buses and taxis; the city is hilly and spread along the coast. Use a transport card.
Watch out
- Typhoon season (Aug–Sep) can disrupt transport.
- Hills and stairs at Gamcheon are steep.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Busan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Visit Busan (official)
- Wikivoyage — Busan (secondary)