Busan

💡 About Busan

Busan, South Korea's second city and its largest port, is a dynamic coastal metropolis where mountains, beaches and a booming urban energy meet on the country's southeastern tip. More relaxed and sun-soaked than Seoul, it is Korea's summer playground and its gateway to the sea.

The city is famous for its beaches, above all Haeundae, whose broad crescent of sand is backed by a glittering skyline of high-rise towers and lined with seafood restaurants. Busan's dramatic geography sees colourful hillside neighbourhoods, like the artsy Gamcheon Culture Village, tumbling down steep slopes toward the water.

Busan is a seafood lover's paradise, home to the enormous Jagalchi Fish Market, Korea's largest, where the day's catch is sold with raucous energy. The city also hosts one of Asia's most important film festivals, cementing its role as a cultural powerhouse.

With its blend of beaches, mountain temples clinging to seaside cliffs, hot springs and hearty food, Busan offers a wonderfully varied experience. Friendly, laid-back and scenic, it is the perfect counterpoint to the frenetic pace of the capital.

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