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Gimhae
Spend a half‑day to see the royal tombs and museum; add a night only if you’re already in Busan or using the airport.
Gimhae is a compact historic city west of Busan. Its main sights – the Royal Tomb of King Suro, the Gimhae National Museum and Bunsan Fortress – sit within a 2‑km walkable core. The city is also the site of Busan's international airport, so a quick stop fits into a Busan‑or‑Changwon itinerary. One half‑day covers the highlights; a night adds easy access to the airport and local eateries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain)
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, traffic congestion)
- Airport
- PUS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gimhae112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gimhae, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyGimhae is a safe city; standard precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPUS Gimhae International Airport (Light‑rail station connects airport to city centre (≈10 min).).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable; city buses and taxis serve wider areas.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food (tteokbokki, hotteok)₩2,000–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))₩3,800–4,500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketBunsan Fortress entrycheckcheck
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per person₩30,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩35,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₩55,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PUS Gimhae International Airport (Light‑rail station connects airport to city centre (≈10 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gimhae: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable; city buses and taxis serve wider areas. Light‑rail links the airport to the south‑west, but a separate ticket is required.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Busan (Gupo station)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Korail local train from Gimhae Station to Gupo, about 20 min, then subway to Busan centre.
Useful for a quick beach or market visit; return the same day.
Jangyu (Changwon suburb)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or car, about 30 min via the Changwon Tunnel.
Heavy traffic in peak hours; consider a weekday morning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gimhae City Centre
Walking distance to tombs, museum and bus terminal; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩35,000–50,000 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩55,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩90,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room2 × 1 night × ₩45,000 | ₩90,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩55,000 | ₩110,000 |
| Light‑rail airport ticket (one‑way)2 × ₩2,500 · check | ₩5,000 |
| City bus day pass2 × ₩3,500 · check | ₩7,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩21,200 |
| Trip total≈ ₩116,600 per person per day, bed included | ₩233,200≈ US$170 |
Check availability; many accept card.
2026 estimate in won; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bunsan Fortress entrycheck | check |
| Gimhae National Museum entry | Free |
| Street food (tteokbokki, hotteok) | ₩2,000–4,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | ₩3,800–4,500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Morning rush to Changwon via the Changwon Tunnel can add 30 min travel time.
- Light‑rail tickets are not integrated with Busan Metro; buy a separate fare.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours in winter – check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline
- 1330
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline1330
Embassy
US consular services are in Busan; check the official website for location.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Gimhae City Centre, light‑rail: about ₩2,500 (≈ US$2) one‑way (check)
- City bus day pass: about ₩3,500 (≈ US$3) per day (check)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 얼마예요? — How much is this? (igeo eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실 어디에요? — Where is the restroom? (hwajangsil eodieyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gimhae. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain) · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, traffic congestion) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Gimhae
- officialGimhae official website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gimhae, revision 5305238 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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