1. Check out the street art in Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname of "Machu Picchu of Busan." The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
- Address: 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
- Opening hours:
From March to November: 09:00-18:00
From December to February: 09:00-17:00
- Available facilities:
Gamcheon Culture Village Information Center, Gamnae Eoulteo, Small Museum, Art shop,Mini shop, etc
2. Trek to the Taejongdae cliffs for views of the sea
Taejongdae was named after the 29th King of the Silla Dynasty, King TaeJong. Designated as a 28 Busan monument along with Oryukdo Island, Taejongdae is especially famous for its rock beach. It is a representative visitors attraction of Busan where has dense evergreen trees and several facilities for tourist such as amusement park, light house, etc
- Address: 24 Jeonmang-ro, Dongsam 2(i)-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
- Opening hours: 04:00- 23:00 every day
- Admission fee:
Adult: 1,500 won / Group (over 30): 1,200 won
Youth: 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
Children: 600 won / Group : 500 won
3. Swim at the Haeundae Beach
Haeundae is the most famous beach that you must visit when you come to Busan, especially in the summer.The white sand beach is roughly 1,5km long, over a 30-50m wide area. It creates a beautiful coastline and make Haeundae Beach perfect for swimming. All kind of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have available around the beach.
- Address: 264, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
4. Go up the Busan tower
Busan Tower is a symbol of Busan that stands proudly 69m above sea level at a height of 120m. The top of the tower is modeled after the baldaquin of Dabotap Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju.The tower offers a stunning night view and masterpieces to see such as the Statue of the Great Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Bell of the Citizens, a flower clock and a bust of the Busan-based independent activist, Baeksan An Hee-je.
- Address: 37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Opening hours: 10:00- 23:00 (ticket office closes at 22:30) (Closed on Mondays)
- Admission fee:
Observatory
Adults (ages 13 or more) 8,000 won / Children (ages 3-12) 6,000 won
Observatory for two people + Popcorn set: Adults 20,000 won / Children 16,000 won
Observatory for one person + Burger set: Adults 15,000 won / Children 13,000 won
- Available Facilities
1F: Entrance of Observatory, ticket booth, popcorn & snack, gift shop
2F: Exhibition Hall (Black Wonderland in Busan)
4F: Observatory (down elevator)
5F: Observatory, photo studio, gift shop
5. Taste fresh and delicious seafood dishes
Busan is a true paradise for people love seafood. So many restaurants and markets around in the area. Jagal-chi market is the largest seafood market located Chungmu-dong, Busan. Here are some famous restaurants and seafood markets you should visit.
Jalgal-chi market
- Address: 52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan
Geumsu Bokkuk Main
- Address: 1394-65, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Jejuga
- Address: 8,Gwangbok-ro 85beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan