Busan is the second city in South Korea, home to nearly 4 million people and will charm you with beaches, shops and numerous activities.
Busan by Simon Williams-Im
And, the more exciting news is that Busan is a candidate city for the World Expo in 2030 is certainly worth a long weekend or even a long spell!
YouTube – Feel the Rhythm of KOREA: BUSAN
The city of Busan offers easy access to nature with easy access to mountains that are simply waiting for you to take a hike, rivers and seas – not to forget opportunities to relax at some hot springs across the city.
Photo by Simon Williams-Im
The most popular locations to be taken in on a visit include the famous Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches alongside the delicious food markets that will direct you to the beachfront with comfort!
If you can find time to escape the beach, there are a host of events to check the calendar before heading to the city, those include the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), The Busan Fireworks Festival and the One Asai Festival or SeoulTheJourney’s personal favourite the Busan Biennale (which reminds us to suggest those in Seoul to visit the KIAF).
Busan Art Gallery
One of the best galleries in Busan is The Busan Museum of Art.
Luckily, it is free to enter and really worth a visit. The gallery showcases a wide variety of artists featuring leading artists from South Korea.
The gallery spreads over five floors alongside an outdoor sculpture garden. Don’t forget to check out the small shop on the ground floor sells arts-related gifts.
Checkout 부산시립미술관 / BUSAN MUSEUM OF ART for more videos from the Busan Museum of Art.
YouTube – Busan Biennale
Don’t forget to check out the Busan Biennale a bi-annual art event and one of the biggest art events in South Korea.
YouTube – ArtBusan
[Don’t forget] Earlier this year, Busan hosted ART BUSAN (May 2022) which will return in 2023 for the 12th year in bringing domestic and international art to the city.
YouTube – Art Busan
Check out Art Busan 2022.
Location:
58 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Shinsegae Centum City (신세계 센텀시티)
Shinsegae Centrum City (Department Store) in Busan is the essential hotspot for tourists and locals alike. The department store is a Guinness World Recordsholder for being the largest department store since 2009.
Explore the store, enjoy the food court and even a spa (SpaLand)
Check out our blog on the Starfield Goyang Aquafield.
Photo by Simon Williams-Im
Location:
35, Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
for more information check out this detailed website in English.
Hiking in Busan
Busan is an ideal location for hikers. There is easy access to inland and waterfront hikes.
Take the opportunity to check out Visit Busan to plan your route..
Photos by Simon Williams-Im
Check out our personal favourite walk right here.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the beach and mountains
Photo by Simon Williams-Im
Let us know how your visit went!
But, before we go.. let us suggest a hotel!
During our stay in Busan, we headed to the beautiful Hotel Nongshim that offered easy access to a spa and an ideal location to access the local feeling of the city and a short journey to the more touristic side of the city!
YouTUbe – 앨리스의여행과일상
Take the opportunity to visit the nearby Beomeosa Temple.
Beomeosa is a temple that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. It is known for the Hwaeom traditions to seek out happiness and generosity.
SeoulTheJourney wants to give you one more idea!
Busan Tower – 부산타워 – The tower offers a great view of the city day and night.
Location:
37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
부산광역시 중구 용두산길 37-55 (광복동2가) 용두산공원 내
Busan bids for the 2030 Work Expo at the BIE
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