Busan (부산)
What to see in Busan. Top things to do in Busan. Where to go in Busan and the tips and tricks to make travel there amazing. (부산에서 볼거리. 부산에서 해야 할 일들. 부산 어디에 갈지, 그리고 그곳의 여행을 놀랍게 만들 수 있는 요령과 요령들.)
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Museum of Contemporary Art Busan: Where Art and Nature Meet
Picture Busan, Korea and visions of beaches and seafood may come to mind, but there’s also a thriving art scene waiting to be explored. We’re most often in Busan outside of beach season, so we’ve seen a lot more museums than sand. One of the best places to dive into contemporary art in Korea is in Busan, the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan (MOCA Busan) (부산현대미술관) was opened in 2018 on Eulsukdo Island. The building itself is a piece of art, wrapped in living greenery as part of the installation Vertical Garden by French botanist Patrick Blanc. Inside, you’ll find rotating exhibitions, interactive installations, and even a dedicated children’s library…
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Discover The Views From Oryukdo Skywalk in Busan
Head to where the East Sea and the South Sea converge and you’ll spot the Oryukdo Islets that paint a mesmerizing picture in the emerald sea. Comprising five islands that sometimes become six as the tides change, this natural wonder off the coast of Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, is a must-visit destination for those seeking the perfect blend of geological marvels, marine sanctuaries, and cultural heritage. On one of my first trips to Busan with my husband he took me to nearby Igidae and I couldn’t get enough of the rocky coastline and blue waters in this area. While the view is spectacular, it seems to be the Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도…
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Sky Capsule Busan: Tickets, Route, Tips and the Haeundae Blueline Park
If you’ve been searching Busan on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve already seen them, colorful little retro capsule pods gliding above the coast, the ocean stretching out behind them. That’s the Haeundae Sky Capsule (해운대스카이캡슐), part of the Haeundae Blueline Park (해운대블루라인파크), and it has become one of the most popular and photographed experiences in Busan since it opened in 2020. This guide covers everything you need to ride it: how to book, which direction to choose, what the prices are, how to combine it with the Haeundae Beach Train (해운대해변열차), and the attractions worth stopping at along the route. One important note before anything else: the Sky Capsule is on…
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Where To Stay In Busan: The Best Areas for First-Timers, Families & Beach Lovers
Busan is one of my favorite cities in Korea. If I could choose anywhere outside of Seoul to live, it would probably be here. Yes, my husband is from Busan, but even without that connection, this coastal city has something special. Beaches to the south, mountains to the north, fresh seafood everywhere, and neighborhoods that each feel completely different from one another. If you’re wondering where to stay in Busan, your hotel location matters more here than it does in Seoul. Busan isn’t built around one central downtown. It stretches along the coastline, which means staying on the wrong end of the city can easily add an hour to your…
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Huinnyeoul Culture Village: The Most Colorful Place To Visit In Busan
Like most people, I’ve been to the more well-known Gamcheon Culture Village, but did you know there is another colorful and more coastal culture village in Busan? Yes! The Huinnyeoul Culture Village (희여울문화마을) is a colorful seaside spot to see art, enjoy cafes and food, and have a good time with friends or family walking along the southern coast of Korea. Looking for something to do in Busan? Look no further. Here’s what you need to know about the Huinnyeoul Culture Village in Busan, Korea: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you.…
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Spa Land Centum City Busan: Complete Guide, Tips, and What To Expect
Walking into a Korean jjimjilbang for the first time is one of those experiences that sounds intimidating in theory and becomes one of your favorite Korea memories in practice. The nudity, the communal baths, the strangers in various states of undress, it all sounds like a lot until you’re actually inside and realize everyone is just relaxed and focused on their own experience. The jjimjilbang, or Korean spa, is one of the most memorable Korean experiences you can have. And if you’re going to do it once, or if you want to do it properly, the place to go is Spa Land Centum City (스파랜드 센텀시티) in Busan. Here’s why:…
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Songdo, Busan: A Beach, The Busan Air Cruise Cable Car & A Suspension Bridge Too!
Songdo is an area in Busan that might be overlooked for hotspots like Gwanganli or Haeundae but honestly, it won my heart. Songdo is home to a lovely beach as well as bridges to walk across while looking at the Busan heonyeo finding sea creatures, the Songdo Marine Cable Car, also known as the Busan Air Cruise, and a suspension bridge with a lookout, too. Basically, if you’re looking for things to do in Busan or where to stay in Busan with things to do, this might just be the perfect spot for you. It’s one of those areas that you could easily get a hotel in and never venture…
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Busan Travel Guide: Best Things To Do, Where To Stay, and What To Eat
Busan is the kind of city that gets under your skin. Korea’s second largest city sits on the southern coast with beaches on one side, mountains on the other, and some of the best seafood in the country running through the middle of it all. My husband grew up here and if we weren’t based in Seoul, Busan would be home, which means I’ve spent years learning this city the way a local does rather than a tourist. This is the guide I wish existed when I first arrived. It covers everything from the beaches and the hillside villages to the fish markets, the best food to seek out, where…
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Haedong Yonggung Temple & The Seaside Views In Busan
Buddhist temples are not terribly difficult to stumble upon while in Korea. There are temples in the middle of Seoul daring those that enter to just try and find quiet solitude and there are temples dotting the mountains across the country so any hike becomes that much more interesting with the addition of a tour of one. Rarely, though, do you find a seaside temple in Korea. Haedong Yonggung Temple (해동용궁사), which means Korean Dragon Palace Temple, is probably the most popular and widely known seaside temple in South Korea and it truly does live up to the hype that brings so many visitors to its gates in Busan, Korea.…
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Taejongdae: Scenice Cliffs and Ocean Views in Busan, Korea
Taejongdae Resort Park (태종대), named after the 29th King of the Silla Dynasty, King TaeJong, who enjoyed shooting arrows off the cliffs, is a top attraction in Busan, Korea and for good reason. Located at the southernmost tip of Yeongdo Island, it offers breathtaking views of the ocean, rugged cliffs, dinosoar tracks, and on clear days people can even spot Daema, or Tsushima, Island of Japan. Whether it’s sunny, rainy, spring, summer, winter, or autumn, the views are gorgeous and the walk around the tip of the island, fun and energizing. Whether you’re a solo adventurer, family traveler, or photography enthusiast, this park is a gorgeous coastal escape that should…
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Jagalchi Market In Busan: How To Get There & What To Eat!
Jagalchi Fish Market (부산자갈치시장) is a must see for anyone headed to Busan on the southern coast of Korea. The fish market is the largest fish market in South Korea and fun to check out even if you won’t be dining but just want to see some amazing seafood delights. Each booth of the market is run by an older woman, who may not seem so kind on the outside, but that’s just the strong southern demeanor. They seem used to foreigners ogling their fishy goods and snapping pictures without purchasing and just look the other way. Fishy water and maybe some fishy guts cover the small umbrella covered alley…
