Busan
Busan is Korea’s largest port city, filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises.
Busan
Busan is Korea’s largest port city, filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises.
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The natural environment of Busan is a harmonious relationship of mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline featuring superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views with hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world flock to the cities many beaches to relax or to attend festivals. The city annually hosts Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and regularly holds events at the world’s largest department store.
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Know Before You Go
Best Free Places in Busan That You Should Visit
Best Beaches in Busan That You Must Visit
Accommodations in Busan Under $20 per Night
Three famous temples you should visit in South Korea
The King: Eternal Monarch Filming Locations in Seoul and Busan
Busan Cultural Itinerary: Best Places To Go
New Year’s Eve in Busan – Here Is What You Need To Know
Travel Tips and Itineraries
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Know Before You Go
Best Free Places in Busan That You Should Visit
Best Beaches in Busan That You Must Visit
Accommodations in Busan Under $20 per Night
Three famous temples you should visit in South Korea
The King: Eternal Monarch Filming Locations in Seoul and Busan
Busan Cultural Itinerary: Best Places To Go
New Year’s Eve in Busan – Here Is What You Need To Know
Travel Tips and Itineraries
Know Before You Go
Best Free Places in Busan That You Should Visit
Best Beaches in Busan That You Must Visit
Accommodations in Busan Under $20 per Night
Three famous temples you should visit in South Korea
The King: Eternal Monarch Filming Locations in Seoul and Busan
Busan Cultural Itinerary: Best Places To Go
New Year’s Eve in Busan – Here Is What You Need To Know
Travel Tips and Itineraries
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Water Sports & Yacht Tour in Geoje Island
An hour and a half drive from Busan is Geoje Island, Korea’s beautiful blue city and floating gem. Despite being close to the bustling port city of Busan, Geoje Island is tranquil and…
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Beomeosa Temple Stay, Busan
Busan never fails to surprise me with its hidden gems and warm, familiar feeling. It feels like home, perhaps I lived here in a past life? Anything is possible. Recently, I visited a place of…
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Busan’s Hidden Treasure: Huinnyeoul Culture Village
The epitome of a hidden gem, discover Huinnyeoul Culture Village in Busan. Expect pastel colour walls, artistic expression and a gentle sea breeze. While tourists flock to Gamcheon culture…
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We all scream for 32CM Ice Cream!
Do you love to eat ice cream? I am sure many of you like to eat ice cream. Especially during these summer days. An ice cream can really make you feel cool and cold your head down. And today I…
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Cozy Cafe: Brunch Jeongseok
Since I arrived South Korea I discovered many habits and things Korean people do in which in my home country we would not do, or better saying, we are just not used to do. Talking about one of…
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Haeundae in the Moonlight, Busan
Haeundae is a seaside district in Busan, and is one of the most luxury residential districts in Korea. Locals and tourists love Haeundae, with its rolling white sands and twinkling light of…
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1 Day Busan Itinerary
Busan has so many places worth visiting. Perhaps too many if you are only visiting for a day or two…However, during my recent trip to Busan I was able to visit 5 incredible places in…
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K-Beauty: Eye Filler and Shurink at Dr.Designer
I visited Dr. Designer, a dermatologist clinic in Dongseong-ro in Daegu. Getting to the clinic was easy, and two stops off the subway train from Daegu station and a 7-minute walk from…
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Cable Car Songdo- A Spectacular View of Songdo Beach
Have you ever wanted to ride a cable car? Then I know the right place for you in Busan. Busan Air Cruise is a place where you can take a cable car over Songdo beach. You will be able to enjoy…
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Arban Hotel in Busan
My favorite aspect of traveling is discovering a hidden gem where I will be staying. It should be both to my likings and conveniently located. In this post, I will give you my honest opinion…
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Rovin Vintage Museum Cafe
Busan has a long list of fun activities on offer for travellers, including things you cannot do elsewhere in Korea. ROVIN Vintage Museum Cafe has recently gained popularity not only with…
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BTS Jimin’s Dad’s Cafe: MAGNATE
If you’re a member of the BTS ARMY, then you’ll know that member Jimin, is originally from Busan. During my last trip to Busan, I had the opportunity to visit the cafe owned by…
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Places to Visit in South Korea to Remember the Korean War
The Korean War had costed millions of civilian casualties and material losses, which also has left deep trauma among Korean citizens. In order to keep the memories of the Koreans’…
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Gukje Market, an International Market in Busan
Aside from Jagalchi Market, another most-visited market in Busan is the Gukje Market – an international market with a living history that connects the past and the present. …
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Art in the streets: Gamcheon Village in Busan
Summer vacation is just around the corner and you still don’t know where to go for a trip? Well, no problem. There are plenty of marvellous places you can visit while in South Korea. I’m sure…
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The Historic 40-step Stairway in Busan
Along the 40- step Culture & Tourism Theme Street in Busan lies the 40-step stairway. It was a center of transportation and administration during the Korean War. It is a symbol of the life…
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Visiting Busan Tower in 2021
If in Seoul, the city’s famous landmark is the N Seoul Tower, in Busan, they have Busan Tower. As a matter of fact, these two towers are connected to each other and it’s real-time.…
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Jagalchi Market – Korea’s Largest Seafood Market
What comes first into mind when you think of Busan? The best beaches? Busan tower? Gamcheon Culture Village? Delicious Bussan cuisine? If you love eating seafood and you are planning to visit…
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Yongdusan Park in Busan, South Korea
Yongdusan Park is one of the most popular parks in Busan. It is not too crowded compared to other parks. Everything is also well-organized, making it a nice place to relax. In addition, the…
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Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park, Busan
Do you want to see a picturesque view of Busan City? If Seoul has Namsan Tower, Busan also has an observatory where visitors can see Busan’s panoramic view day and night. They call it…
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Oryukdo Skywalk and Oryukdo Haemaji Park
Do you want to have Instagram-worthy photos while exploring Busan? Then you should definitely add Oryukdo Skywalk and Oryukdo Haemaji Park in your itinerary! Particulary during the spring…
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Exploring Dongbaek Island in 2021
If you are planning to go to Busan, make sure to add exploring Dongbaek Island in your itinerary. My friends and I recently visited Dongbaek Island this year (2021) when the social distancing…
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Where To Eat in Songdo Beach
Heading to the beach this summer season? When you are in Korea, one the beaches that you should definitely visit is the Songdo Beach. It is the country’s first ever public beach that…
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Beomeosa – The temple with a heavenly fish
As Korea gears to celebrate Buddha’s 2565th birthday, let us visit one of the historical temples in the southern part of Korea, Beomeosa. Beomeosa is on the slopes of Geumjeongsan mountain of…
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: a beautiful Korean sanctuary
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple sits right at the edge of rocky white cliffs where the lovely blue waves crash gently on the rocks. It is one of the most scenic temples by the sea in all of Korea.…
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Igidae Coastal Walk-a walk to remember by the sea in Busan
Igidae Coastal Walk is one of the most scenic hiking trails in all of Busan. As you walk along this 3 mile coastal stretch you can enjoy some absolutely spectacular views of the sea and the…
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Haeundae beach-where waves of fun wash away city-stress.
Life in the city can often get unbearably hectic with never-ending work and home responsibilities. And sooner or later we all need a refreshing break from all these worries. That’s where…
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Check out Rooftop cafes in Busan to enjoy coffee by the sea
Have you ever wanted to sit back in a cozy place and just gaze at the sea for hours? If yes then today is your lucky day because we are going to explore one of the most beautiful rooftop cafes…
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Savor the flavors of Japan at Haemok Restaurant in Busan!
If you want to taste the best Japanese food in Busan then you have to come to Haemok Restaurant! This place is hands down the best when it comes to serving quality Japanese cuisine. So, if you…
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Gamnae Café at Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
If you are planning to explore Korea’s Manchu Picchu in Busan famously known as the Gamcheon Culture Village, you must prepare for a lot of walk. Approximately, you will need at least 3…
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Bluehouse243 Café at Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
Are you planning to explore Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village? It is the colorful village in Busan that is famous for its cute and colorful houses, artistic streets, steep stairs and,…
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Dongnaeupsong Fortress Site
Dongnaeupseong Fortress Site is a representative fortress in Korea's History. Not known by many tourists, it is the perfect attraction to enjoy nature and history.
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Best cafes in Seomyeon Busan
If you like cafe hopping and you are a big cafe fun. Here are the best cafes to check out when you visit Seomyeon Busan.
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What to do in Gwangalli Busan
Gwangalli Beach Busan is the second largest city in South Korea after Seoul. Busan is known for its beautiful beaches such as Gwangalli beach, hot springs, nature reserves and events such as…
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6 coffee shops that are uniquely relaxing in Busan city
For those of you who spend some time in Busan like us, and done visiting the popular touristic places, or for those of you who just need a break, and for those of you who just adore the coffee…
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Hogwarts in Seoul: A Must for Potterhead
You might know that is one of the famous line in Harry Potter stories if you are one of the Potterhead. And if you are one of the Harry Potter fans, then you are at the right place. Today I am…
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Busan City Tour Restarts Operations
Busan City Tour began operations on March 3 after it closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. Busan City Tour’s two main routes, Red Line that travels to Haeundae and Green…
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Korea’s first extreme theme park: Gimhae Gaya Theme Park
Are you looking for adventures? Korea’s first extreme theme park opened in Gimhae. ‘Gaya Theme Park‘ promises give you the thrill you need. An exiting experience…
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Three Best Museums to Visit in Busan
Busan is the second largest city in South Korea after Seoul. Busan is known for its beautiful beaches such as Gwangalli beach, hot springs, nature reserves and events such as the city’s…
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3 Places to visit around Busan
Busan is the largest city after Seoul. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, mountains and temples. Usually tourists when they visit Busan, they only check out Haeundae and Gwangalli…
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Korean Traditional Shoe Making Experience in Busan
Are you interested in Korean culture particularly in their fashion style? One of the unique cultural experiences that you can have in Busan is knowing how to make the Korean traditional shoes.
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The Bay 101 in Busan – Best Recommended Things To Do
Another must-visit place in Busan is the culture and art complex in Haeundae area called The Bay 101. It offers visitors exciting activities, impressive facilities and awesome experience with…
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Museum DAH in Busan: Super Nature Exhibition
Korea has got a lot of galleries and exhibitions to offer, but have you heard of the Super Nature Exhibition in Busan? If you’re interested in visual pleasing places, make sure to keep…
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Korean Celebrity-Approved Cod Fish Stew Restaurant in Busan
Can you identify the signatures of Korean celebrities in the photos below? These photos were taken at Soksiwonhan Daegutang (속씨원한대구탕) Haeundae branch, a famous restaurant in Busan that serves…
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Hayden Café in Busan
Are you looking for coffee shop where you cannot only have a nice sip of your favorite coffee but also relax by the seaside? If you are planning to go to Busan, then make sure to visit Hayden…
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A cafe owned by BTS Jimin’s dad – Cafe Magnate
Many BTS fans travel to Korea to get an impression of the home country of their idols. But did you know that there are cafes related to BTS or even owned by their family members?
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Jeonpo Art Market in Busan
Do you have an eye for artistic things? Do you love artsy stuff? If your answer is yes and you are planning to visit Busan, Jeonpo Art Market is the best place to go! About Jeonpo Art Market…
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – A Beautiful Buddhist Temple in Korea
One of the major religions in Korea is Buddhism and it is evident in the many Buddhist temple that you can find in the country. Unlike most of them that are located in the mountains, there is…
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Traditional Markets in Korea – What To Expect and Guide for Foreigners
Do you want a unique shopping experience in Korea? Then you should visit Korean traditional markets where you can find fresh meat and vegetables, delicious food, affordable clothes and variety…
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Haeundae Beach – A Visit to Busan’s Most Famous Beach
If you are planning to go to Busan, make sure to visit the city’s most famous beach – the Heaundae Beach! About Haeundae Beach Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장) is famous among locals and tourists for…
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Dongbaek Island in Busan – An Island Turned Into Peninsula
The city of Busan does not only have beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and rich culture, some of its places have interesting stories. For example, did you know that there is place in Busan…
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Instagram Worthy Cafes in Korea
In this blog post I would like to introduce you to two cafes that are unique and fulfill the Instagram aesthetics. One cafe is located in Busan, the other on in Seoul. If you’re a cafe…
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Gukje Market – A Visit to Busan’s Largest Traditional Market
Busan is Korea’s second largest city and visiting it wouldn’t be complete without going to its largest traditional market – the Gukje Market. It is one of Korea’s largest markets and…
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Bupyeong Kkangtong Market – A Visit to One of Korea’s Oldest Traditional Market
Visiting Traditional Markets in Korea is a unique experience in itself. It offers a glimpse of what are the usual food and other things that a Korean household needs in day-to-day basis.…
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Busan Tower – A Place to Marvel at Busan’s Panoramic View
Busan is Korea’s second largest city next to Seoul where travelers can visit lot of breathtaking places and enjoy many activities and attractions. If Seoul has the famous N Seoul Tower,…
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Museum DAH in Busan – Where Creativity Meets Modern Technology
What comes into you mind when you think of Busan? Is it about its scenic beaches? Or its delightful dishes especially the seafoods? Or the city’s rich history? But did you know you can also…
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Busan Modern History Museum – Learn Busan’s Modern History for FREE
Busan, Korea’s second largest city next Seoul, played an important role in the country’s struggle for independence. In the 19th century, many of its citizens including students, laborers and…
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Seoul to Busan – 3 Ways To Travel Between These Cities
South Korea has a lot of beautiful cities with serene tourist destinations. These cities are popular among tourists all over the world. Furthermore, the increase in the popularity of the South…
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Beautiful House Cafe Choryang 1941
Cafe Choryang 1941 is old Japanese style house. And This house cafe built in 1941. These days Cafe Choryang is hot place amongst Instagram photographers and bloggers. The Choryang 1941 is…
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A day in Busan
I had a chance to go on a 3-day trip with my Wowkorea family, and it consist of an itinerary of city hopping on the south region of Korea: Busan, Tongyeong, and Geojae, where we could enjoy…
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Gamcheon Culture Village To-Do List For Solo Travelers
Like most Korean villages, the Gamcheon Culture Village has a long history. It’s almost 100 years old, having been constructed in the 1920s. Originally, it was a locality for low-income…
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Busan – Places for the Best Sea View
Busan, is the second largest city in South Korea following Seoul. With the city’s special location in between East Sea and East China Sea, Busan has been an important sea port in Asia since…
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Summer in Busan
Are you going to spend your summer in a steamy room binge watching movie? Or simply visiting coffee shops and indoor malls to escape the heat with their full blast air conditioner? Why not…
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Busan Food Hunt – Best 3 Places to Binge Snack
Are you a foodie? Have you been constantly searching for new snacks and food to taste during your trip? If so, this is definitely the article you should not miss during your exploration around…
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3 Day Busan Itinerary – Places To Visit During Your Stay In 2020
Are you thinking of making it to Busan as your next traveling destination? But you aren’t so sure where to visit or what to include in your itinerary without missing out on the beauty and…
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Busan’s Gwangalli Beach
A fantastic location in Busan – a major Korean metropolitan city located south of Seoul – is Gwangalli Beach. As a former resident of Changwon, a neighboring city equally worth…
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Extraordinary You – Visit the filming site of this Korean drama!
Extraordinary You Extraordinary You or 어쩌다 발견한 하루 (literal translation: found Haru by chance) is a 2019 Netflix original Korean drama starring Kim Hye Yoon, Rowoon, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Naeun. If…
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Beomeosa Templestay in Busan
If you are planning to visit Busan and are interested in a traditional Templestay experience, I encourage you to book a stay at Busan’s Beomeosa Temple. Located on the mountain slopes of…
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Hwamyeong Arboretum in Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village, Haedong Temple and Haeundae Beach are among the most visited places in Busan. Actually, they are so popular that have become must visit spots. People usually spend…
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Busan Taejongdae Park – A Gateway To A Scenic Escape
Are you by any chance planning to visit Busan? Or perhaps you’re already there and wanting to go somewhere sight-seeing? Perhaps somewhere you can witness the beauty of nature at its glory.…
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Beautiful ‘Gamcheon Culture Village’ of Busan
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village is famous for beautifully and colorfully painted houses, steep alleys surrounded by hills and ocean in the background. Because of its location on a steep…
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Geoje island and Tongyeong, Fast tour from Busan.
Busan is the second biggest city of South Korea and also is one of the most popular attractions that attracts not only korean tourists but also foreigner tourists thank to its beautiful…
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A Day Exploring Busan City
Busan city is one of the most famous travel destinations in Korea. The city has been ranked as the number one destination in Asia by the Lonely Planet in 2018. One does not have to guess hard…
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Busan night market
Night market where we can find handicraft things or delicious food is always a favorite place whenever we travel. If you visit Busan, I suggest BIFF, Bupyeong night market, Seomyeon street and…
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Haeundae Beach Busan
Haeundae, one of the most popular districts of Korea, is popular for its film festival that takes place there. It’s called the Busan International Film Festival. Not only…
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Gamcheon Culture Village In Busan
This Village is a must do if you are going to travel to Busan ! It’s one of the most beautiful disorder you can ever get the chance to see. Located in the middle of the mountains, this…
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Busan, the second largest city in Korea with a variety of tourist destinations
Busan is the second-largest city in South Korea, with a population of 3.5 million people. It is located on the southeast coast of the country. With a beautiful coastline and widespread…
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Busan Air Cruise
Busan Air Cruise or Songdo marine cable car: In Busan, Songdo is a famous area where include Songdo beach, an attraction visited by so many tourists especially in the summer because Haeundae…
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TRIP TO BUSAN
There are two ways to get to Busan: by bus or by high-speed train (КTX). The bus ride takes about 5.30-6 hours and is not expensive. The cheapest ticket is 24.600 won, and there are also…
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Surfing and Chilling on yacht in Busan
Busan is the second biggest city of South Korea and it is also called the summer capital of Korea. I will talk about my one day with surfing and chilling on yacht in Busan. And here is my…
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What to Do and See in Busan
Busan is South Korea’s second-most populous city after Seoul. It’s called the summer capital of South Korea, because locals and tourists love city’s amazing beaches and go there on…
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Traditional and very colorful HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA TEMPLE
In this trip I visited the main attraction of Busan – Haedong Yonggung. This temple is named as the most beautiful temple in Korea. Because the temple is located on the beachside and it…
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