Traveling in Southeast Asia—Guide to Busan, South Korea

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Busan is the second largest city in South Korea , with the winding Haeundae White Sand Beach , the bustling Jagalchi Seafood Market , and history The time-honored Dongnae Hot Spring , and the Seomyeon Commercial Street full of youthful vitality. The "Busan International Film Festival" held in Haeundae every autumn brings starry vitality to this charming coastal city. At the same time, Busan is Korea's largest port and one of the busiest ports in the world. It has historically been a link and bridge for cultural exchanges between the East Asian continent and the ocean. .

1.Transportation strategy

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Tickets departing from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul to Gimhae International Airport in Busan can be purchased on four airlines, namely Eastar Air, Jeju Air, and Korean Air Aviation, Airbus .

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If you want to reach Busan comfortably and conveniently and enjoy the scenery along the journey, then choose KTX. At Seoul Station you can take the Gyeongbu Line , and the Gyeongbu Line runs from Seoul Station via Daejeon, Dongdaegu, and Singyeongju Routes from , Ulsan and other places to Busan Station . And Seoul Station is the departure station. Similarly, you can also take KTX at Yongsan Station to Busan Station.

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Seoul Station and Yongsan Station can not only reach Busan Station, but also reach another station in Busan called Gupo Station. Similarly, you can also buy KTX tickets at Gupo Station and arrive at Seoul Station or Yongsan Station ~

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Depart from Seoul Express Bus Terminal or East Seoul Express Bus Terminal and arrive at Busan West Bus Terminal . When purchasing tickets, you can also choose to arrive at another destination in Busan . One stop, Busan Integrated Bus Terminal~ The journey takes about about 4 hours and 20 minutes and the cost is about 23,000 won.

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Long-distance buses buy tickets on the 1st floor of and board the bus , and highway buses buy and board tickets on the 2nd floor of and board the bus . Mainly leading to Seoul suburbs and eastern and southeastern Korea.

2. Hotel recommendations

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Lotte Hotel Busan is located in a prime location in Busan, only a 5-minute walk from Seomyeon Subway Station (Busan Lines 1 and 2) y6>. The hotel is directly accessible from Seomyeon Subway Station through an underground shopping mall. (NT$140/night per person)

The hotel features a duty-free shop selling more than 200 luxury brands, a department store and a cinema. Guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and fitness center at the health club. Free access to the fitness center, sauna and indoor/outdoor pool for two guests per night.

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Grand Lct Residence is located in Busan, less than 250 meters from Haeundae Beach and 1.4 km from Dalmaji Hill , it offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is 2.2 km from Ocean City, 2.9 km from BEXCO and 2.9 km from Busan Museum of Art. In addition, the hotel also has family rooms, which are very suitable for family vacations. (NT$200/night per person)

3. Attraction Recommendations

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Gamcheon Cultural Village was formed in the 1950s Taichi Tao believers and people who took refuge on June 25, and it still retains traces of Busan modern history. In order to maintain this characteristic and give full play to the historical value of the cultural village, artists and local residents worked together to create these village arts, which is why such a beautiful Gamcheon Cultural Village was produced.

Strolling through Gamcheon Cultural Village , you can see brightly colored murals at any time. From the observatory, you can see the sea not far away, hear the whistle of the ship sailing, and you can also visit the art store. Appreciate the purchase of beautiful little gifts. With the popularity of Korean drama "My Love from the Star" , everyone is familiar with Seoul Fran Village , and Gamcheon Culture Village is called In Fran Village in Busan , you can find the little prince and the desert fox here. When you come to Gamcheon Culture Village you will have the opportunity to have a bird's eye view of the village with the little prince.

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As one of the eight scenic spots in Korea, Busan Haeundae , based on its unique natural landscape and long historical background, is surrounded by Haeundae Hot Spring, Dongbaek Island, Oryuk Island and Island, Kangetsu Road, Cheongshapo (sashimi shop), Olympic Park, speedboat racing venue and other facilities form a three-dimensional sightseeing chain. Various important domestic and foreign events (culture, art, celebrations, various events) are held here every year. It is not only an international tourist destination, but also with the opening of Busan Sea World , It has also become a best tourist destination.

The long beach is covered with thick fine sand, which is as soft as jade when you step on it. When night falls, under the warm yellow lights of Busan, the beach looks even more secluded. Sit casually and look at the dark seascape in the distance. The dazzling incandescent lights behind you are all shining here. This is a place where darkness and light interweave Haeundae. This is a fusion of the noisy world and tranquility. .

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Taejongdae is a park at the southern end of Yeongdo Island in Busan . It is surrounded by the sea on three sides. The dense pine forest and the cliffs on the seaside complement each other and outline the unique beauty here. Legend has it that King Taejong Muyeol of Silla was impressed by the beautiful scenery here and often visited here, hence the name.

You can see colorful sightseeing buses here. There are several sightseeing bus stops in the park. Visitors can freely choose to get on and off. Visitors with good physical fitness can completely explore on foot. The observation deck and Yeongdo Lighthouse are good places to enjoy the scenery of the cliffs and the sea.

4. Food Recommendations

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Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside of Nampodong, is the most famous seafood market in Busan. With a history of more than 50 years, it is a seafood wholesale, retail and seafood restaurant. Large indoor market. The underground is an open fish market with a total of more than 300 seafood shops; the second floor is a restaurant. Diners can buy seafood underground and have the restaurant cook it for them, or place orders directly at the restaurant. The prices for both almost.

The other side of the second floor is a place for selling dried seafood, such as dried fish, dried shrimps, and dried kelp. The third floor is the staff canteen, which mainly serves Korean-style set meals and is cheap. Non-employees are also welcome. The Jagalchi Culture and Tourism Festival held in October every year is an annual event, and coming here during the festival is even more interesting.

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401 BBQ Restaurant , one of the most famous BBQ chain stores in Korea, HaHa’s restaurant where Running Man is a regular guest , don’t miss it if you like Korean Wave, thick-cut grilled pork belly and pork neck Meats, grilled large intestines, fresh seafood, vegetables, etc. are all very delicious~

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Bupyeong Tin Market is a market with a long history, opened in 1910 and has 1,500 shops . The night market business hours are 19.30-23.30, and it will open at 11 am one after another!

There are BIFF Plaza, International Market, Jagalchi Market, etc. nearby, including Eulsudang, Taejongdae, Daejeon Urawa Yongdusan Park . There are various tangible and intangible cultural and famous attractions in the urban area (Guangbo Road, Yongdusan Park, Nature Conservation Bookstore Alley, Temporary Capital Memorial Hall, Modern History Museum, etc.) .