Sightseeing in Busan - what to see. Complete travel guide

When the city appeared here at the start of our era, it had another name - Geochilsan-guk. Busan was called this way until 757. After that, the city got another name – Dongnae. There is a mountain in the southern part of the city, the shape of which is reminiscent of a cauldron. This is Hwangryeong that was famous as the Cauldron Mountain in the past. A small fishing village at the foot of this mountain gave Busan its current name. The city became a major center of trade with Japan. In 1592, a tragic event happened in the region – Japan invaded Korea.
What can Busan offer to tourists? Without a doubt, it is important to mention the city’s beaches. This is one of the main reasons to visit this amazing city. Haeundae is, perhaps, the most famous beach in South Korea. A local scientist gave the beach its current name. He lived in this region in the 9th century. When the man arrived in this coastal area and saw how beautiful this place is, he immediately wrote “hae un dae” on a rock. The length of the coast is one and a half kilometers, and its width is 30-50 meters. The beach is completely covered with soft white sand.

Gwangalli is the second most popular beach in Busan. This beach is a little closer to the center of the city. As it is less popular and famous, this beach is perfect for people who like less crowded places. This is an ideal place to enjoy tender sun and silence. It is also cleaner than Haeundae. This is a paradise-like place with striking views of the sea that never cease to charm people with their beauty and natural charm.

This is a truly grandiose celebration that is one of the largest and most colorful celebrations in South Korea. On the opening day of the event, a large scene is installed on the beach. Foreign musicians from all over the world perform on this scene. Congratulations and words of gratitude to the sea are an essential part of the event. The festival ends with festive fireworks. The festivities do not stop after that as people continue having fun until the morning.

Airplanes from Seoul to Busan take off approximately every thirty minutes. You will get to the destination in just one hour. There are also direct flights to Busan from many cities in the world. When you land in Busan, simply take a train that will get you to the city center in one hour. There are also shuttle buses and public buses to the center from the airport but the journey time will be longer in this case. Of course, tourists can take a train from Seoul to Busan. Depending on the type of train, the journey time can range from three to six hours.
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Shopping streets in Busan
♥ Shopping area ' Seomyeon' Busan, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Centum City' Busan, 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Gwangbok-dong' Busan, 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Nampo-dong' Busan, 10 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Seomyeon' Busan, 2.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Centum City' Busan, 5.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Gwangbok-dong' Busan, 9.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Nampo-dong' Busan, 10 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Busan
♥ Castle 'Busan Jinjiseong' , 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Geumjeong Fortress' , 10.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Busan Jinjiseong' , 5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Geumjeong Fortress' , 10.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Busan from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Gebul Sea Worms in Busan Restaurants
From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
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Distance from Busan center - 2.8 km.
Besides Vietnam, sea worms are popular in South Korea, where they can also be purchased at many fish markets. The cost of a marine worm is about one US dollar. It’s very important to cut the stuff properly before cooking. Tourists who do not know how to do this, are recommended to ask the seller at the market. For a small fee, he will eliminate guts and hard bristles of the worm. …
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