I thought Jeju Island was beautiful until I came to Busan...
Here's a detailed travel guide to Busan:
Best Time to Visit
• The best seasons are spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when the weather is pleasant and perfect for sightseeing.
Attractions
• Gamcheon Culture Village: Known as Korea's Santorini, this former forgotten Moon Village was transformed by artists and residents into a colorful tourist destination. There's a tourist information center at the entrance where you can buy a map marking all attractions. Collect stamps to exchange for postcards.
• Oryukdo Skywalk: Located on a 35-meter cliff, offering panoramic ocean views. Look down through the transparent glass floor to see waves crashing against rocks below. Free shoe covers are provided for safety.
• Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: One of Korea's three great Buddhist temples dedicated to Goddess of Mercy, named after a monk's dream of the goddess riding a dragon. Its main attraction is its unique coastal location, offering stunning ocean views and cherry blossoms in spring.
• Haeundae: Busan's famous beach surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers. Perfect for sunbathing and seafood dining.
• Gwangalli Beach: More lively than Haeundae, with more entertainment facilities and food stalls. Enjoy beach activities and try local specialties like grilled shellfish.
• The Bay 101: A cultural complex in Haeundae district with restaurants and cafes. Beautiful at night when skyscrapers reflect on the water surface.
• Songdo Skywalk: Features clean beaches and a renovated skywalk. Take the cable car for 360-degree ocean views, with seafood restaurants nearby.
• Dalmaji-gil Road: Located in Haeundae district, famous for its scenery of ocean, white sand beaches, camellia, and pine trees. Cherry blossoms line the road in spring.
Itinerary
• Day 1: Arrive in Busan, head to Haeundae for dinner and enjoy the romantic seaside atmosphere.
• Day 2: Seomyeon pork soup rice → Baekdal Culture Village → Gwangalli Beach → Bupyeong Canned Market → Little Prince Wall Painting Village. Enjoy ocean views at Baekdal Culture Village, try grilled shellfish at Gwangalli Beach, experience night market atmosphere at Bupyeong Canned Market, and take photos at Little Prince Wall Painting Village.
• Day 3: Experience Haeundae Sky Capsule and enjoy Busan's coastal views.
Transportation
• Airport: Gimhae International Airport is about 22km from downtown. Take airport bus, subway, or taxi to city center.
• City Transport: Similar to Seoul with subway, buses, and taxis. T-money card recommended for public transport with transfer discounts.
Accommodation
• Seomyeon: Convenient location with easy access to attractions, shopping centers, and restaurants nearby.
• Haeundae or Gwangalli beachfront: Better beach atmosphere with ocean views and beach activities.
Food Recommendations
• Seafood: Visit Jagalchi Market for fresh seafood.
• Pork soup rice: Try this local specialty in Seomyeon, featuring rich broth and tender meat.
• Grilled shellfish: Must-try near Gwangalli Beach, best paired with sashimi and fish cake soup.
• Dongbei grilled cold noodles: Find this spicy dish at Bupyeong Canned Market.
Shopping Guide
• Nampo-dong: Downtown shopping area with brand stores, boutiques, and local craft shops.
• Seomyeon: Great shopping destination with large malls and unique shops.
Travel Tips
• Visa and Immigration: Chinese citizens need a visa to visit Korea. Apply at least one month before travel.
• Cultural Etiquette: Koreans are generally friendly and polite. Bow, smile, and maintain eye contact when interacting. Wait to be seated at restaurants. No tipping required.
• Safety: Busan is generally safe but watch for pickpockets in tourist areas. Keep important documents and cash secure, store valuables in hotel safe.
• Health Protection: Busan has warm, humid climate with hot summers. Use sunscreen and stay hydrated. Consider travel insurance for medical coverage.
• Emergency Contact: Dial 112 for emergencies in Busan. Keep hotel card and emergency numbers handy.
very interesting village, it's so great to walk here. I wonder how people live in these houses, because there are no strict rules of silence in this village, everything is quite bustling and noisy, but people hang their things, leave flowers and parcels and live their lives. the steps are very steep, but it was not so hard to go up and down. it is very picturesque here! I wanted to walk longer
Very pretty village in Busan. You can walk through the alleyways but a lot of it is residential, the best way to experience this place is following the main road along the top. Lots of cafes where you can grab a drink or snack and enjoy the views
Very beautiful place, plenty of coffee shop for a rest with a nice view.
It is also a very special place, South Korea is very small and there is no "big scene", but these small scenes have become more interesting. In addition to the influence of Korean drama, there are still more Chinese people here, the traffic is very convenient, it is worth a visit!
I have to write about Ganchuan Cultural Village. I accidentally saw the overlooking map of the Cultural City and was deeply attracted. I chose the first stop of this Korean trip to Ganchuan Cultural Village without any reflexes. The weather was also very good and very powerful. Make the panoramic view so beautiful from any angle! From Metro Station Line 1, exit at Exit 6 of Tucheng Station, turn right after exit, and go straight to the cancer center of Lushan University Hospital before transfer to Xiaobasha 1-1, West District 2, West District 2-2. Still very easy to find. Enter the entrance of the Cultural City, you can spend 2,000 won in the visitor center, buy a map, follow the map to knock the chapter in different places, there are two knocking points can be exchanged for postcards, follow its route to walk basically strolled around the entire cultural village, very thoughtful design. I believe that the government's original intention at the beginning - the plan to change this original slum has basically been reached. People walk and watch, tired and sit down in the roadside shop, and buy a little local souvenirs, which can be said to have created a scenery. This is the power of humanities. Because the whole village is all over the mountains, remember to come here best to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes. Others, don't say much, just wait for everyone to come here. In short, after visiting Ganchuan Culture City, the whole mood is also colorful! Must recommend!!
This is a place worth visiting. Although I accidentally swim here with a day, no matter the scenery, scenery, and photo space, you will keep the camera pressing the shutter, and there are more shops, walking and watching eating, it is more than quiet. The cultural village is lively. When I was idle, I found that the hairy children were walking around, playing with the cockroaches, and I felt comfortable.
Ganchuan Cultural Village, Lushan is a famous small and fresh attraction! After the Tucheng Station of Metro Line 1 came out, it was easy to find the bus up the mountain. It is recommended that you must take the bus. I checked the distance only a little more than a kilometer before and wanted to say that you can go up. After taking the bus up the mountain, I was glad that I didn’t walk up the mountain. Because that slope should be the steepest I've ever seen in my life! Friends who don't understand Korean don't have to worry about taking the bus. The appearance of the bus is written in Chinese in Ganchuan Cultural Village. Basically, the bus is going to Ganchuan Cultural Village, so you can see where you get off at the most, you can get off at the right place! There are many foreign tourists here. There are maps sold in the tourist service center. Friends who are interested in stamping suggest that they can buy them. It is still quite interesting. I went there alone at the time, so I didn't go shopping very seriously, so I bought the map and didn't stamp it. Just as a souvenir! The houses in the cultural village are colorful and suitable for taking pictures. I think this attraction should still be seen when I come to Lushan!
In 2009, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism carried out a renovation to turn the village into a cultural center. It is known for its multi-layered streets, winding maze-like alleys and brightly painted houses. The village has, for example, the Little Prince Park with a statue of the hero and his fox, as well as a rooftop garden with flowers and nature-themed sculptures.