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Busan

Korea's laid-back coast: beaches, sashimi, fish markets, mountains in the same day.

Airport → city

Gimhae Airport → city by light rail (~30 min) or KTX from Busan Station. From Seoul: KTX 2h 30m.

Passes worth it
  • Visit Busan Pass (₩50k/24h or ₩70k/48h, attractions + bus loop)

Beach + view

Gwangalli Beach

광안리해수욕장

Best view of Gwangan Bridge — go after dark.

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Songdo Cloud Trails

송도 스카이워크

Glass skywalk + cable car over the sea.

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Food

Jagalchi Fish Market

자갈치시장

Pick your fish downstairs, eat it upstairs.

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Milmyeon Halmae Gaya

가야밀면

Cold wheat noodles — Busan's answer to naengmyeon.

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Pork Soup Street (Seomyeon)

서면 돼지국밥 골목

Dwaeji-gukbap is the city's comfort food.

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Photo + neighborhood

Gamcheon Culture Village

감천문화마을

Pastel cliffside village. Bring comfortable shoes.

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Huinnyeoul Culture Village

흰여울문화마을

Sea-cliff lanes off Yeongdo island.

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