What to Do in Busan in 8 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

SEALIFE Busan Aquarium

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-20:00, Friday-Sunday and public holidays 9:00-22:00, all year round.

Ticket Price: 29000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Haeundae Beach Road KR, 266, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

The Busan Aquarium has about 35,000 animals including birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, making it the largest major aquarium in Korea. The aquarium with an area of about 36,000㎡ has 4 floors, 3 floors underground and 1 floor above ground. There are open-air parks and parking lots on the ground, and the first basement floor is a marine simulation hall, a lounge and a souvenir shop; the second and third basement floors are various aquariums. The Busan Aquarium is proud of the 80-meter-long underwater tunnel located on the third underground floor. Entering the tunnel is like being on the bottom of the sea. The fish swim over the head from both sides. It feels magical and interesting. The underwater tunnel is also very popular among tourists. In addition, the ocean simulation hall on the first basement floor allows visitors to swim in the illusory ocean world. There are more than 250 species on display in the museum, about 35,000 marine creatures from all over the world, among which are sharks, penguins and otters, etc. There are also ocean theaters and souvenir shops that are charged separately. A touch pool where you can directly touch aquatic creatures, an underwater tunnel where fish swim leisurely above people's heads, and a variety of special programs such as the underwater musical—the Mermaid Princess show are waiting for you. The Busan Aquarium opens a magical door to the underwater world. In addition, there are many entertainment projects in the museum, such as taking a shark transparent boat, feeling the thrill of sharks passing under your feet or experiencing shark pool diving, you can try it if you are daring.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very cool aquarium and many things to have fun and interact with. I have never been to an aquarium that had so many things to interact with, and it was different in a good way. Nice place to go and right next to the beach as well. The staff was very friendly as well. The animals looked well taken care of with clean tanks and facilities as well. If you like sea life and aquariums I would definitely recommend going to this aquarium while you are there.

Trip.com User: Aquarium could be covered within an hour as its not very big. It has many varieties of sea life and a few interesting shows with penguins and mermaids. The hospitality was great and helpful. However, you should visit in the morning to make it for the feeding sessions

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting SEALIFE Busan Aquarium, don’t forget pay a visit to SPA LAND Centum City.

SPA LAND Centum City

Opening Hours: 6:00-24:00

Ticket Price: 17000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 3.0-4.0 Hours

Location: 35 Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

SPALAND, which has the advantages of traditional Korean hot spring baths, is located in the "Shinsegae CentumCity" in Haeundae, Busan. SPALAND provides 2 kinds of natural hot spring water, creating 22 hot spring pools, 13 themed thermal treatment rooms, saunas, and outdoor foot baths that can see the sky. In addition, there are Internet cafes, restaurants, and business centers in the entertainment space. Wait.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It's the best to rest quietly because children are not allowed to enter.

Trip.com User: Great experience, I want to go again.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious SPA LAND Centum City, SIGNIEL BUSAN nearby is the best place to stay.

SIGNIEL BUSAN

SIGNIEL BUSAN is the first luxury landmark hotel representing Korea and is operated by LOTTE Hotels & Resorts, the country's biggest hotel group that boasts of half a century's expertise and premium services. As a signature brand of LOTTE Hotels & Resorts, SIGNIEL BUSAN offers the ultimate experience for top-class customers from all over the world.

Day 2 | Morning

Shinsegae Centum City

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 12000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 35 Centumnam-daero, U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

This is a very traditional Korean-style steam room with various saunas, some with music, lights, some with mineral salts, and some with steam baths. The temperature has been marked outside the room, so guests can choose whatever, the higher the temperature, the more relaxed. There are also rest rooms where you can buy food and drinks to replenish your energy. Guests can also stay overnight for an extra fee.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: We took a break at the spa Land immediately after arriving at Lushan in the morning flight and can put our luggage here. The place is large and has 2 floors. The staff is also very kind and polite. Next time we go to Lushan, we will definitely go to the spa Land sweat screen again.

Trip.com User: Okay, rest and play

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Shinsegae Centum City, you can head to Busan Tower, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Busan Tower

Ticket Price: 8000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Gwangbokdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan

The Busan Tower is located in Yongdusan Park, which has a panoramic view of the city of Busan, and is regarded as a landmark of Busan. On the top of Busan Tower, there is an observatory built on the top of the Duobao Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, and you can see the panoramic view of Busan. The tower has cultural facilities such as cafes, children's amusement parks, musical instrument museums, and cultural heritage exhibition halls. There is also a souvenir shop in the lobby on the first floor, and many tourists come to buy Korean folk crafts. The main products include key rings, wallets, shell business card cases, photo frames, masks, mini ceramic products and dolls, etc. Among them, masks, key rings, shell fans and business card cases are very popular among foreign customers.

Reviews from Real Guests:

herazzang: I've been to Yongdu Mountain Park for 10 years, but it changed so well ^^ If you go to the Diamond Tower, there's too much to see. Please listen to it here 🤗

Trip.com User: You can enjoy the night view of Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. If you are staying in Nampo-dong, eat in the morning and enjoy the night view at night.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Asti Hotel Busan Station is the best places.

Asti Hotel Busan Station

Located only a minute's walk from Busan Train Station, Asti Hotel Busan features a 21F restaurant and a bar with harbor view.
Rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
A buffet breakfast is available at the property.
hotel features a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
Asti Hotel Busan is located about 1.2 mi from Gukje Market and Jagalchi Fish Market. It is also located within 701 m of Busan China Town.

Day 3 | Morning

Songdo Marine Cable Car

Ticket Price: 11000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2.0 Hours

Location: 171 Songdo Beach Road, Nishi-gu, Busan

Busan Songdo Sea Cable Car, with a total length of 1.62 kilometers, passes through emerald green waters. From the cable car, people can overlook Songdo Beach, Amnam Park, Yeongdo, Namgang Bridge, Yongdusan Park, etc. At night, you can also enjoy the pier, the lights of ships and the neon lights of Nampo-dong city, and you can see the night view of Songdo from the sky. The cable car route runs from Songlin Park on the east side of Songdo Beach to Amnam Park on the west side. There is a skywalk below the cable car, which attracts many tourists.

Reviews from Real Guests:

mini-mami: When you get off the cable car, you get on the dragon palace cloud bridge and the sky observatory with a young prince and fox. There are many photo zones.

zavir: Songdo Marine Cable Car is a great activity in Busan. Travelling over the sea inside a cabined cable car is altogether a different experience.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Bugok Hawaii nearby is the top choice before you leave Songdo Marine Cable Car and hit the road.

Bugok Hawaii

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-2/29(Peak Season),8:00am-8:00pm;Open from 3/1-11/30(Off Season),9:30am-6:30pm;Open from 12/1-12/31(Peak Season),8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 33000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: No. 77 Chuo-ro, Busan-on Hot Spring, Changpo-gun

Fugu got its name from its topography that looks like a cauldron. The water temperature here is as high as 78 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is a bit high. Don't take a deep breath before entering the water. After entering the water, you can slowly adjust to the temperature, and then you can rely on the stone next to you to close your eyes, or enjoy the night view while soaking. You can also scald the eggs with hot spring water, scald the eggs until half-cooked and eat them, and enjoy yourself. There is a big difference between soaking in soup in the morning and soaking in soup at night, depending on which one you prefer! After soaking in the soup, go back to the room, choose a Korean-style room when booking, and sleep on a Korean-style tatami! Don't worry about not being used to sleep, you can fall asleep soundly after soaking in this Fugu Hot Spring! Sleep until you wake up naturally in the morning, open the curtains, and you can see the clear lake, the quiet island in the middle of the lake and the rolling mountains all at once. , remember to fill your stomach a little before you go into the water, otherwise you may faint in the pool because of low blood sugar.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Malvern: The old pine trees are shot up directly into the sky, which is a wonderful recreational forest. The valley next to the house in the forest is also very beautiful.

Victor.HFT: It is very quiet on weekdays. The house in the forest is very clean. The valley is clear and the water is not deep. It is cool in summer.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Grand Josun Busan in advance, because all the tourists head to Bugok Hawaii love staying at it.

Grand Josun Busan

Grand Chosun Busan is located right in front of Haeundae Beach, and it is 5 minutes walk from Haeundae Station Exit 3 of Busan Subway Line 2. The nearby SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium is a one-minute walk away and Nurimaru APEC House is about a five-minute drive away. Shinsegae Department Store Centum City is located three stops away by subway. It has a total of 330 rooms with 16 floors above ground and 4 basement floors, as well as four food and beverage (F&B) businesses, swimming pools, fitness and spa, and banquet event rooms. There is a dedicated kids' floor for family-accompanied customers, and a kids' service program, Josun Junior, offers welcome gifts, kids' amenities (water cups, gowns, slippers, baths), and kids' birthday events to make your family's trip more enjoyable. In the Deluxe Room, you can enjoy the night view of the beautiful city, and in the Ocean View, you can enjoy the warm sunshine and seascape of the ocean through open glass. There are also Ondol Suites available for customers to choose from, depending on the purpose of their journey. The Suite offers complimentary access to the Grand J Private Lounge with complimentary access to the sauna for two, including morning-time coffee and tea, day-time snacks, and night-time wine & cheese, as well as special bath amenity. Complimentary Wi-Fi, wake-up call, and room service are also available for guests. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, personal vaults, individual heating and cooling controls, refrigerators, and coffee machines.

Day 4 | Morning

Coveacruise

Ticket Price: 19500 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 33-1 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Jung-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

If you want to experience the Qianhai style of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea, it is a good choice to take the cruise ship Dongbaek, which has a history of more than 30 years, on weekends. The cruise ship departs from Haeundae and passes through well-known scenic spots such as the brightly lit Gwangan Bridge, Dongbaek Island, APEC Shifeng Tower, etc. Busan in the twilight is more beautiful than what you see in the daytime.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: The Bay 101 Yacht Club.

The Bay 101 Yacht Club

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 48000 KRW

Location: 52, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea

TheBay101 Yacht Club is located next to the sea city of Haeundae in Busan, an area that integrates dining, shopping and entertainment. Close to Haeundae in Busan, you can enjoy the beautiful night view that is no less than any big city at night. TheBay101 semi-submarine, the reason why it is called "semi-submarine", is because it only has the cabin part that can sink to a depth of 1.5 meters underwater. The sea breeze blowing from the cabin above enjoys the surrounding scenery. Through the porthole, you can enjoy the life of various fishes in the sea and the life of various marine life such as sea urchins, starfish and crabs. TheBay101 Speedboat is a 24-passenger recreational boat that provides fun and high speed with a 920 hp engine. 360-degree rotation, the speed of 120 kilometers per hour to feel the somatosensory speed of 250 kilometers.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The Westin Josun Busan in advance, because all the tourists head to The Bay 101 Yacht Club love staying at it.

The Westin Josun Busan

The Westin Josun Busan is a 10-minute walk from Dongbaek station on line 2 of the Busan Metro. Bus stops can also be found nearby - hop on and you'll have easy access to nearly every corner of the city. From the hotel, Gimhae International Airport is around 50 minutes away by metro.

Day 5 | Morning

Hill Spa Busan

Opening Hours: Sunday - Saturday am 12:00 - pm 11:59days: Sunday - Saturday, times: am 12:00 - pm 11:59,

Ticket Price: 8000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: 17-7, Dalmaji-gil 117beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

HillSpa is a steaming bath with a view of Haeundae. The equipment is very complete. The first floor is the reception hall and the gym building. The other floors are separate baths and saunas for men and women. There is an additional fee for scrubbing services.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Taejongdae Hot Spring nearby is the top choice before you leave Hill Spa Busan and hit the road.

Taejongdae Hot Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 4:00am-11:59pm

Ticket Price: 7000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: 972 Dongsam 2(i)-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea

Taejongdae is located in the south of Busan and is connected to the "Yongdo" of the Busan Bridge. The main vegetation in the vicinity is dominated by camellias and pine trees. Taejongdae also has a hot spring center built with natural hot spring water with the landscape of Taejongdae as the background. You can enjoy the mountain and sea outside the window through the glass window while soaking in the hot spring. There are multi-functional pools such as health pool, pyramid pool and open-air pool.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Taejongdae Hot Spring, Lavalse Hotel Busan nearby is the best place to stay.

Lavalse Hotel Busan

Located just 2.5 km from Songdo Beach, the Lavalse Hotel in Busan provides free parking, a fitness centre, and a bar. Guests at this property can also enjoy a terrace as well as family rooms. Air conditioning, cable TV, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer, and a flat-screen television are provided in every guest room. Besides having a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, the hotel rooms also include free Wi-Fi. A seating area is available in every room at the Lavalse Hotel.

Day 6 | Morning

Busan Running Man Themed Activity Experience Center

Ticket Price: 16000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 672 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

The RunningMan theme experience center (Busan store) of the popular Korean variety show RunningMan is a must-visit place for loyal fans of RunningMan to visit Korea! The RunningMan Theme Experience Center has 12 themes, challenge the levels, find R coins, and become a real RunningMan member. The theme experience hall inside is different from that in Insadong, Seoul. Come and enjoy a special experience that is different from the Seoul RunningMan theme experience hall!

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Busan Running Man Themed Activity Experience Center, Iris Yacht next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Iris Yacht

Ticket Price: 40000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 84, Haeundae Haebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Alice Yachting not only allows you to experience the sea surfing brought by yachts in multiple time periods, but also allows you to enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Busan with unique seaside scenery in different time periods, which can make you feel tired. Take it easy on your travels.

Day 6 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Iris Yacht? Paradise Hotel Busan is one of your top choices.

Paradise Hotel Busan

Indulge in exquisite meals prepared by master chefs in Paradise Hotel Busan’s 4 restaurants. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet in the On The Plate restaurant, there are scrumptious food stations like Western Grill and Ocean Island. For lunch and dinner, venture into the hotel's 3 other world-class restaurants: Nyx, gourmet Italian and American cuisines; Nampoong, fusion Cantonese Korean creations; and Sakae, authentic Japanese delicacies. Elsewhere in Busan, for the freshest seafood, Jagalchi Market is South Korea’s largest seafood market, there are many seafood restaurants and buffets in and around the market for visitors to choose from.

Day 7 | Morning

Busan targetzone Indoor 3D shooting range

Opening Hours: 13:00-2:00

Ticket Price: 15000 KRW

Location: 172-5 Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Different from the existing projection simulation photography, TARGETZONE is a high-grade projection simulation leisure sports. Taking individuals as a unit, you can choose the difficulty of each round to play shooting games, or you can accumulate points to play more interesting games, "real gun" The recoil makes you experience the thrill of shooting. The game has two modes, active target shooting and hunting shooting, providing a variety of 3D experiences. Active target shooting has TRAP/SKEETFANGS, which is composed of SINGLE/DOUBLE2 overall mode. Hunting shooting is a way to score points by shooting unannounced prey. There are 20 levels in total, and each level is divided into 3 rounds (1 round of active target shooting, 2 rounds of bullets; 1 round of hunting shooting, 3 rounds of bullets).

Day 7 | Afternoon

Haeundae Beach nearby is the top choice before you leave Busan targetzone Indoor 3D shooting range and hit the road.

Haeundae Beach

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea

Haeundae is synonymous with the Korean seaside and the pride of Busan. Haeundae Beach is wide. The sand and shell fragments of the beach have been weathered and become fine and smooth, the sea water is clear, and the waves are very calm. Because Haeundae has good conditions for enjoying sea bathing, and there are many delicious restaurants and hotels nearby, it is warmly sought after by people.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Svetlana VK: That is great beach located in the south of South Corea. The beach has a nice view with the skyscrapers, and a good long runaway for walkers with the pine trees and some cafes and restaurants. it’s quite easy to go from Busan station to Haeundae beach just took 1003 bus and in one hour we arrived, but the bus in the Saturday was very crowd. near to the beach there are a Haeundae food market which I suggest to visit too, it’s a cheap prices for a variety seafood and also some quite interesting dishes like fried omelette octopus with green onion.

panzi: If you go to Haiyuntai recently, you can see the beach during the day and see the lights at night. Because the Christmas lighting festival is held, the beach turns into a whole blue at night. It's really good to see. ～～～ It's recommended that the children who recently went to Lushan can arrange it if they have time ～～

Day 7 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Park Hyatt Busan in advance, because all the tourists head to Haeundae Beach love staying at it.

Park Hyatt Busan

The Park Hyatt Busan is well-known for its proximity to all the tourist places. It makes the hotel a must-stay location in Busan. Guests can easily commute to Haeundae Station, which is only 1.7 kilometers away from the hotel. The hotel lies 200 meters from Marine City (a 5-minute walk away). The beautiful Dongbaekseom Island is only 1 km away. The Busan Museum of Art, which is only 1.1 km away from the hotel, is a must-see for art lovers.

Day 8 | Morning

Yongdusan Park

Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00 (October - March); 8:30-22:00 (April-October)

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan 48950, South Korea

There are about 700 kinds of lush plants in Yongdusan Park, where the Busan Tower is located. The entire hillside is a park, and the Busan Tower stands on the top of the mountain. Take the escalator from Guangfu Road to Longtoushan Park. There is a beautiful "flower clock" on the top of the mountain, which is decorated with flowers all year round. Busan Tower is 120 meters high, and when you climb to the high observation deck, you can overlook the scenery of downtown Busan such as Jagalchi Market, International Market, Steel Drum Market and Yeongdo Bridge with roofs shaped like seagulls. Yongdusan Park is famous for the night view of Busan seen from the Busan Tower. At night, the blue lighting not only makes the tower more charming, but also adds a psychedelic color to the night view of Busan. In addition to the observation deck, the Busan Tower also has a commemorative bronze statue of General Yi Sun-sin, the hero of the Imjin Japanese Revolution, and an aquarium.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I love this park. I enjoy climbing up to reach the top of the hill and see the magnificent view of the city and the bell, kwan yin temple, busan tower and many things more...

Trip.com User: I'm a Yeongdo person in Busan ~ I'm a lot of memories of Yongdu Mountain Park. I recommend going to Busan Tower at night. Please go ~ You should go ~~~

Day 8 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Yongdusan Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Gamcheon Culture Village.

Gamcheon Culture Village

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 200 Gamnae 1(il)-ro, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea

Gamcheon Culture Village has preserved the historical traces of modern Busan. In order to maintain this feature, artists and local residents have joined hands to create village art. Walking through Gamcheon Culture Village, you can see the colorful murals. From the observatory, you can see the sea not far from there. In art stores. You can also enjoy and purchase some delicate small gifts.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Ganchuan Cultural Village is really a very special place. Because of the historical changes, from a remote place, it has been a group of art teams to render the beauty, so that the color decoration brought a new atmosphere, you will find that this is not only a short and small home, And can feel the historical footprint of these houses, can relax, there is no high-rise building oppression, but there is a kind of squat in the afternoon sitting in the cafe drinking tea, looking at the whole mountain, the color of the village is lively, the first time to come to Lushan, see such a beautiful scenery, The index finger praises the ingenuity of these artists, brings new business opportunities to Ganchuan Cultural Village, and lets me fall in love, and will come again next time.

藍色地中海: 1. Busan Metro Line 1 "Tucheng (토성)" Station, take exit 6 and turn right for two minutes to the Bus Station of Busan University Hospital (부산대학교병원) and then take the minibus 1000, 1-1, 2, 2-2. This three-stage mountain, get off at Ganting Primary School Station (감정초등학교). 2. Taxi from Sigaki Station to Ganchuan Cave: about 2,900 yuan (9 minutes / 2.2 kilometers), I took 3,800 yuan from Nanpu Station. This money is not saved. It is not much money to save time and convenience. It is not much money to swipe the subway bus, but it is directly sent to the top entrance, so it feels good to no one at 8 o'clock all the way. It is comfortable to take a slow walk all the way.

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