Busan (Pusan) City Travel Information
 
Busan (Pusan) is Korea's second largest city with close to 4 million people. It also serves as the
country's main port for international cargo, as well as passenger ferries to Japan and
Jeju Island. The city is
famous for its seafood and beaches, as well as the Hallyosudo Waterway with its picturesque
islands. The Busan fish market has a huge selection of fresh seafood in the early morning.
Although primarily known as a port, the city has many steep hills, creating a very unusual
mix of mountains and ocean. The area remained relatively untounched during the Korean War,
but the flood of refugees drastically shaped the city.
Night Life
Busan's close proximity to the ocean give it milder winters than other places in Korea, enabling people
to enjoy the night life in more comfort than other areas. As a major port of call for international
shipping, the harbor area has a thriving district that caters to the thousands of sailors and other
visitors who pass through each year. Busan's younger generation frequents the "3 daes" of Busan:
Haeundae,
Taejongdae, and
Pusandae (the Korean name for Pusan National University).
Lodging
Busan (Pusan) City has 38 lodging
facilities
listed with Life in Korea.
See all Busan (Pusan) City hotels.
Transportation
Boat: From Busan Port (Chungand-dong, Chung-gu), you can catch a ferry to a number of
domestic destinations (Cheju-do, Ulsan, Yeosu, and Inch'eon). Taking a boat to Yeosu through the
Hallyeohaesang National Park, you can view the spectacular scenery along Korea's
south coast. You can also get international passage to Japan and China.
Bus: The Express Bus Terminal (Onch'on-dong, Tongnae-gu) has express buses to most
major destination in Korea. For less popular destinations, you will need to use one of the 2
inter-city bus terminals: Dongbu (east- Myeongryun-dong, Tongnae-gu) and
Seobu (west- Kwaebeob-dong, Sasang-gu).
Plane: Kimhae International Airport, located across the Nakdong River from Busan,
has domestic flights to Seoul, Cheju-do, and Gwangju. It also has a few international flights to
Japan.
Subway: Busan's line 1 and
line 2 connect most of the major
attractions in the city. As they are both relatively new, they are much cleaner than
Seoul's.
Train: Busan
Station, located near the main port, is the terminus for the
Kyeongbu Line (going north
to Seoul) and Kyeongjeon
Line (going west along the south coast to Mokp'o).
Destinations:
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| Beaches |
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Gwangalli Beach, Haeundae Beach, Songjeong Beach |
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| Buddhist Temples |
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Beomeo-sa, Yonggung-sa |
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| Cities and Towns |
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Busan City |
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| Historical Areas |
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Chungnyeolsa Shrine, U.N. Memorial Park, Yungong-dan |
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| Hot Springs |
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Dongnae Spa |
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| Landmarks |
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BEXCO (Busan Exhibition and Convention Center), Dalmaji Hill, Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Songdo Beach, Taejongdae, Yongdu-san Park |
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| Miscellaneous |
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Busan Aquarium, Busan Cultural Center and Municipal Museum, Busan Yachting Center, Gwangan Daegyo (Bridge), Tezroc Boat Tours |
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| Museums |
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40 Steps Culture and Tourist Theme Street, Bokcheon-dong Museum, Busan Cyber Marine Museum, Woojangchun Museum |
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| Night Life Spots |
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Dongnae Spa, Gukje Market, Gwangalli Beach, Haeundae Beach, Pusan National University, Seomyeon, Texas Street |
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| Parks |
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Annam Park, Dadaepo Beach, Geumgang Park |
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| Schools |
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Pusan National University |
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| Shopping Areas |
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Busanjin Market, Gukje Market, Gwangbok-dong & Nampo-dong, Jagalchi Fish Market, Seomyeon, Texas Street |
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| Transportation Hubs |
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Busan Station |
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| World Cup Venues |
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Busan Sports Complex Main Stadium |
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(Also see
South Gyeongsang Province
for other nearby destinations.)
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