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Busan Ultimate Travel Guide | Encounter the Romantic Seaside City of Korea
Want to see the sea, eat delicious food, and check in at Korean drama spots? Busan, this treasure seaside city, will satisfy you! From preparation to attractions and food, this guide helps you easily explore it all~
📝 Must-read before departure! Preparation checklist
✅ Documents: Passport (valid for more than 6 months), get your Korean visa in advance, carry a paper or electronic version with you
✅ Items:
• Power adapter (Korea uses German standard two-round-pin plugs)
• T-money transportation card (can be recharged at convenience stores, very convenient for buses and subways)
• SIM card/data package (recommended KT Olleh card, fast internet speed)
• Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses, parasol, high SPF sunscreen
✅ Currency: Exchange 50,000-100,000 KRW cash in advance for emergencies; Visa/Master credit cards and Alipay are also accepted in shopping areas
🌊 Must-visit spots! Busan’s stunning coastline
1️⃣ Haeundae and surroundings
• Haeundae Beach: fine sand + healing sea view, super romantic for evening strolls
• Dongbaek Island: a must-visit during cherry blossom season, pink flower sea contrasts beautifully with the blue sea
• Haeundae Blue Line Park: ride the vintage train, the scenery along the way is breathtaking!
• Busan X the Sky: cloud-top observatory with 360° panoramic city views
2️⃣ Gwangalli
• Gwangalli Beach: clear jelly-like sea + stunning sunsets, the night light show of Gwangandaegyo Bridge is spectacular!
• Hwangnyeongsan Observatory: perfect spot to overlook the bridge and coastline
• Igidae: cliff trail + popular swing, 100% photo-worthy!
3️⃣ Nampo-dong
• Yongdusan Park: climb the lookout tower for a full view of the port and city
• BIFF Square: movie-themed street full of food, must-try sugar pancakes and fish cakes
• Bupyeong Kkangtong Market: lively traditional market, snacks average 3,000 KRW
4️⃣ Yeongdo
• Baeksan Beach Cultural Village: colorful mural alleys, a hidden gem for Instagrammers
• Taejongdae: take the vintage train along the cliff coast, watch waves crash on rocks
• Bokcheon Temple: a thousand-year-old temple, feel the tranquil Zen atmosphere
5️⃣ Seo-gu
• Songdo Marine Cable Car: transparent cabins floating over the sea, overlooking Songdo’s stunning sea views
• Yonggung Cloud Bridge: a walkway extending into the sea, like stepping into a fairy tale
6️⃣ Saha-gu
• Gamcheon Culture Village: "Busan Santorini," colorful houses + mural stairs, every small shop is super healing
• Observatory: enjoy the sea breeze while gazing at the ocean
🍜 Taste Busan! Must-eat food list
✅ Street snacks: spicy rice cakes (sweet and spicy, addictive), honey sugar pancakes (crispy and stretchy), fish cake soup (incredibly fresh)
✅ Seafood feast: grilled eel (crispy and tender), steamed snow crab (sweet meat), sashimi platter (freshly caught and sliced)
✅ Korean classics: pork soup with rice (perfect with kimchi), samgyetang (health-boosting ginseng chicken soup), wheat noodles (refreshing and chewy)
🏨 Accommodation recommendations! How to choose by area?
• Haeundae: top choice for sea view hotels, recommended Park Hyatt Busan, Westin Chosun Hotel (go for it if budget allows!)
• Gwangalli: many affordable sea view guesthouses, best value, 5-minute walk to the beach
• Busan Station: transportation hub, good for those wanting to explore Nampo-dong and Yeongdo
• Seomyeon: city center shopping and dining all in one place, favorite among young people
🚇 Transportation guide! Navigate Busan without getting lost
• Public transport: T-money card works everywhere, free transfers within 30 minutes on subway/bus! Remember to press the bell before getting off the bus~
• Taxi: starting fare 4,800 KRW (about 25 CNY), 20% surcharge at night, convenient for short trips
• Uber: linked to international payment, very convenient, accurate location, no communication barriers
💡 Travel TIPS:
1. Gamcheon Culture Village has many slopes, wear comfortable shoes
2. Strong UV rays by the sea, sunscreen + windbreaker are essential
3. Some small shops only accept cash, having some change is more convenient
Keep this guide safe and set off to encounter Busan’s romance and vibrant life!
When visiting Busan, you must check in at Haeundae Blue Line Park. Because it was a holiday and I was afraid that there would be too many people and I couldn't buy tickets, I booked the tickets for the day on Ctrip in advance. It was quite convenient. You can enter by scanning the code. Even if you have passed the reserved time period, it will not affect you. Sitting in a seat facing the sea, it is great to enjoy the scenery all the way.
We went to Haeundae Beach first. The sand was fine and the water was mild and transparent, suitable for swimming. The sand sculptures on the beach were very beautiful. We visited the X the SKY building on the shore, but we didn't go up because we were afraid of heights. We continued to walk up for a few minutes and arrived at Mipo. We took the capsule train to Cheongsapo and saw the Dalma-gil Road and the beach scenery while traveling. It was beautiful and worth a visit.
We had a wonderful time, despite the cold and rainy weather. We were able to board the capsule early, even though our scheduled time hadn't arrived yet. The journey was fantastic, offering beautiful views of the sea. I highly recommend it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's really worth a visit❤️❤️The scenery is beautiful😻 Don't miss such a beautiful place
You can enjoy an unparalleled sea view by taking the seaside train or the sky capsule train. The seaside train allows you to sit steadily and enjoy the vastness of the sea along the way. The capsule train runs on the sky track, and you can appreciate the romance of the sea with a unique vision. Here you can experience the feeling of walking into Hayao Miyazaki's animation. It is suitable for couples, parent-child activities, or friends to play together, and it is a leisure route. However, the overall dining options are limited and the prices are relatively high.
Take a capsule train between the mountains and the sea, overlooking the endless sea view, passing through a simple fishing village, and feel relaxed
The capsule train is so popular that I sold out the tickets very early. I took the sightseeing train. The scenery on the way was more beautiful in Qingdao, haha. But the sand in Haeundae is really soft and super comfortable to step on.
this place is interesting! very scenic and the sunset was beautiful! the view from the capsule is nice! and strolling along the wooden path gives different view.