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Luxury
Tour: An Elegant Vacation on the Beach
The Busan
luxury tour centers on fantastic seaside experiences. In early
morning, enjoy a quiet walk on the beach or spend a leisurely
hour in the hotel’s outdoor pool. In the afternoon, go sailing
on a yacht and feel the sea breeze against your skin. Then to
cap the evening off, take a dinner cruise and enjoy a fantastic
night view of Busan. This tour offers a short but romantic weekend
in Busan.
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▶09:00
Departure from Seoul
▶12:00 Arrival in Busan
The trip takes approximately three hours by KTX
from Seoul Station to Busan Station (about 48,000
won). If you depart early in the morning, you will
arrive in Busan in time for lunch. The first train
departs at 05:30, with a train leaving every 30
minutes or on the hour.
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Tip: If your hotel is located close
to Busan Station, it is advised to check-in
before you start sightseeing. However,
if you are staying near Haeundae or
downtown, which is farther away, put
your luggage in a public locker inside
the train station and start your tour
immediately. It takes about an hour
from Busan Station to the first destination,
which is Taejongdae.
• Travel
Tip: Have a simple lunch at Busan
Station. The restaurant area in the
station offers Korean, Chinese, or Western
cuisine. There are also a number of
restaurants outside the station. If
you want to save more time, buy some
sandwiches, gimbap (rice roll), and
drinks before you leave Seoul Station
and enjoy them on the train. |
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▶14:00~17:00
Visit to Taejongdae Park’s coastal cliffs
Famous for its odd-shaped rocks and cliffs, Taejongdae Park offers a great sightseeing
course along a 4.3-kilometer coastal road. The sites
include Taejongsa Temple, a lighthouse, and an observatory,
which are accessible on foot or by tram. The most
popular is the Yeongdo Lighthouse Maritime Culture
Area.
First opened in 2004, this site offers
views of the sea from a white lighthouse, which
also has a maritime theater, a library, a natural
history gallery, and a coffee shop. Visitors can
use free Internet service in the lighthouse information
center to send e-mails to families and friends.
After visiting the lighthouse, walk down to view
the sea.
You can easily access Taejongdae by
taking a Danubi tour tram.
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▶17:00~19:00
Sailing the sea on a Taejongdae Boat!
Take a pleasure boat if you want to view Taejongdae Park from the
sea. The boat passes Yeongdo Lighthouse, Suicide
Rock, Mangbuseok Rock, Sinseon Rock, and Oryukdo
Island before making a turn at Korea’s Maritime
University. The schedule and number of trips depends
on the tide and number of passengers, so you may
have to wait a while at the dock. As you wait for
the boat, enjoy some fresh sea cucumbers, sea squirts,
and shellfish served at the open-air shellfish stand.
From the Taejongdae entrance, walk towards the amusement
park to the right, and you will find a free shuttle
bus that will take you to the pleasure boat.
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▶20:00~21:00
Check-in at the hotel and have dinner
Most accommodations are located near Haeundae and downtown. In
fact, many famous hotels line Haeundae Beach as
there are numerous tourist sites and convenience
facilities nearby. After checking in, if you are
hungry, why not have dinner at the hotel or a nearby
restaurant. Then, enjoy a cocktail in the hotel
lounge as you gaze at the night view of Haeundae
Beach or perhaps take a nice stroll along the beach.
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Recommended!
Paradise Hotel in Haeundae
The Paradise Hotel is the only deluxe
hotel that is registered as a member
of the Leading Hotels of the World.
With 540 rooms, it is the largest hotel
in Haeundae. The seaside rooms have
balconies that offer a great view of
the sea. A spa, an outdoor swimming
pool, and a hot spring are also available
in the hotel, perfect for guests who
want to enjoy a relaxing tour. |
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▶08:00~09:00
Breakfast at the hotel
▶09:00~12:00 Walk on Haeundae Beach and visit
the Busan Aquarium
In the morning,
enjoy a walk on Haeundae Beach. You can sit
on the fine sand to enjoy the sea or take a
plunge in the water on hot summer days. During
the vacation season of July and August, the
beach is packed, so it is better to go in early
morning. Also visit the Busan Aquarium in Haeundae.
It is home to 35,000 sea organisms in 40 theme
aquariums, an 80-meter acryl tunnel, and a 3
million liter-aquarium. Take advantage of the
events for more fun. Check out the feeding time
for sharks and other fish as well as for the
otters and penguins.
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▶12:00~14:00
Lunch buffet at the Westin Chosun
Enjoy a buffet lunch in the Camellia Room of Westin Chosun Hotel.
The restaurant has a wonderful interior design
and offers a great view of Haeundae Beach from
the large glass windows. The buffet menu includes
a variety of dishes such as galbijjim, king
crab jjim, sushi, and salmon. You can also come
for dinner and enjoy the night view. Reservations
are required if you want to be seated by the
window.
Visitor
Information
Hours and Price: Morning
buffet , 06:00~10:00, 24,000 won,
lunch
buffet , 12:00~15:00 (Weekends and holidays
until 16:00), 39,000 won,
dinner
buffet, 06:00~22:00 (Weekends and holidays
until 17:30), 49,000 won (VAT included)
For inquires +82-51-1330 (Korean,
English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-749-7434
(Korean, English)
Website: twcb.echosunhotel.com
(Korean, English, Japanese)
How to Get
There : Located in Haeundae’s Dongbaekseom |
▶14:00~15:00
Visit to Nurimaru APEC House and the walking
path
Nestled in a thick camellia and pine grove, APEC house was home to
the 2nd APEC Summit in 2005. The three-story
building is an attraction in itself with its
modern architecture of a Korean traditional
pavilion. A hidden gem is the shady walking
path connecting the Chosun Hotel and APEC House.
More tourists are visiting, especially as it
offers a great view of the coastal cliffs.
Visitor Information
Hours: 09:00~17:00 (Last Entrance
is at 16:30; No admission on day of conference)
Free admissions
For inquires:
+82-51-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese),
+82-51-743-1974~6 (Korean, English)
How
to Get There: Nurimaru walk starts from
the backyard of Chosun Hotel
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▶15:00~18:00
Sailing the sea on a yacht!
Hoisting a white sail for a yacht cruise is one of the best ways
to enjoy the sea of Busan. This option is especially
popular among foreign tourists who have been
exposed to yachting since childhood. The Busan
Yacht Association operates yacht programs at
the Yacht Club for tourists. The yachts are
mostly smaller (sailing yachts) without an engine
or cabin. The basic program is usually 2 to
4 days including basic sailing theory as well
as actual sailing, but tourists can participate
in a 2, 4, or 8-hour program. A professional
sailor on board teaches the basic skills.
Visitor Information
Price: 10,000 won per person (1 hour;
minimum 8 people required to participate); for
smaller groups, price starts from 150,000 won.
For inquires: +82-51-1330 (Korean,
English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-746-5022
(Korean)
Website: www.busanyacht.co.kr
(Korean, English)
How to Get There
: Go to the Yacht Club
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▶19:00~22:00
Night view on a cruise!
Take an evening cruise to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the night
sky. The most recommended is the dinner cruise
Tiffany 21, which takes approximately two hours.
Advance reservations are required. The highlight
of the cruise can be seen near Gwangan 1 Bridge
15 minutes after departure. Go to the third-level
deck for a great night view. The wind can be
rather chilly, so be sure to bring a jacket.
Visitor Information
Hours and Price: Lunch tour, 12:00~14:00,
40,000 won;
cookie tour, 15:30~17:00,
30,000 won;
dinner tour, 19:00~21:30,
70,000 won;
night tour , 22:30~24:30,
55,000 won
For inquires: +82-51-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-743-2500(Korean)
Website: www.coveacruise.com
(Korean)
How to Get There: Go to
the Pier across from Haeundae Chosun Hotel |
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| Day
3 |
▶08:00~09:00
Breakfast at the hotel
▶09:00~12:00 Relaxation at Paradise Hotel’s
outdoor pool and hot spring!
If you
don’t enjoy swimming in the sea, try the outdoor
pool in a hotel. Overlooking Haeundae Beach,
the outdoor pool at the Paradise Hotel is located
on the 4th floor of both the Bongwan and Singwan
buildings. Opened year-round, the pool offers
a great view of the blue sea beyond the pool.
You can enjoy a more romantic ambience by going
to the pool in the early morning or night-time
when the view is at its loveliest. Next to the
pool, there is also a hot spring to relax and
rejuvenate you. Fed by Haeundae’s hot spring
water, there are five theme springs with temperatures
of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius.
Visitor
Information
Hours 06:00~22:00
/ Closed on the 4th Wednesday of every month
Admission: Free for hotel guests;
33,000 won for non-visitors (Indoor sauna, outdoor
hot springs included)
For inquires:
+82-51-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese),
+82-51-749-2358 (Korean, English)
Website:
busan.paradisehotel.co.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese)
How to Get
There: Haeundae Beach
Travel
Tip! Where to go for duty free shopping
Duty free shops in Busan can be found at
Busan Lotte, Paradise Hotel, Gimhae Airport,
and Busan Port. If you visit the pool and hot
springs at the Paradise Hotel, you can conveniently
enjoy shopping at the hotel’s duty free shops
on the first floor, preferably on the last day
of your stay in Busan. |
▶13:00~16:00
Visit to Yonggungsa or Beomeosa Temple
Because of their unique geographical surroundings, Yonggungsa Temple
and Beomeosa Temple have totally different features.
While Yonggungsa Temple, located on a coastal
cliff, offers a beautiful view of the sea, Beomeosa
Temple, which is nestled deep in the mountains,
has a different ambience. You can choose either
of the two temples depending on personal preference.
A round trip to Yonggunsa takes an hour by taxi
(public transportation is not recommended) and
two hours by subway to Beomeosa, so make sure
to allocate enough time for the temple visit.
If a temple tour isn’t how you want to spend
your time, you can top off your Busan trip with
a leisurely shopping trip to a duty free shopping
center.
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→
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▶17:00
Departure from Busan
▶20:00 Arrival in
Seoul
Good Sightseeing Option!
Ride
the ferries wheel with a view at Meworld
If
you are visiting Busan with your family, make
sure not to miss ‘Meworld’. Of the few amusement
parks in Busan, this is the newest one. While
it is relatively small with only about ten amusement
rides, it has all the essential rides. This
is a great day trip option. Meworld’s greatest
advantage is the excellent view of the sea,
thanks to its location near Gwangalli Beach.
Take the 103.5-meter high ferris wheel to get
a birds-eye-view of Haeundae and the yacht center.
Visitor Information
Hours : 10:30 (April~December 11:00)~22:00
(January and February: 21:30, March, April,
November, December: 23:00, July, August: 24:00)
Admissions: All day pass (19
and above): 20,000 won, ages 13~18 years old:
18,000 won, 12 years old and under: 16,000 won
(Ticket can be purchased separately for each
ride and prices range between 2,500 won and
4,000 won)
For inquires: +82-51-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-750-6000(Korean)
Website: www.meworld.co.kr
(Korean)
How to Get There: Go to
Gwangalli Beach |
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3 Need-to-Know Tips for Sightseeing
in Busan
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Budget
Tour. “Sightseeing on the Most Frequented Streets of
Busan!”
Oiso, boiso, saiso (Come, see,
and buy)! — Busan’s common expression, which has become
a trademark that originated from the female vendors
selling fish at Jagalchi Market. The Busan budget tour
focuses on Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong street, and Yongdusan
Observatory, where you can see the lives of the local
people. This course also includes Haeundae and the coastal
landscape of Taejongdae during the daytime and a sauna
at a jjimjilbang and a hot spring at night.
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| Day
1 |
▶09:00
Departure from Seoul, 14:00 Arrival
in Busan
The trip takes
approximately three hours by KTX
from Seoul Station to Busan Station
(about 48,000 won). There is a train
leaving every 30 minutes or every
hour. You can also take a Saemaeulho
train (39,000 won) or a Mugunghwaho
train (27,000 won), which take 4
hours and 15 minutes and 5.5 hours
respectively. There are 5 to 15
trains a day. Express buses leave
from Gangnam Seoul Bus Terminal
between 06:00 and 09:00 every 20
to 30 minutes and the ride takes
about 4 hours and 40 minutes.
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For more information on transportation,
click here! |
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Travel Tip: If your
hotel is located close
to Busan Station, check-in
before you start sightseeing,
but if you are staying
near Haeundae or downtown,
which is farther away,
put your luggage in
a public locker inside
the train station and
start your tour immediately.
It takes about 30 minutes
from Busan Station to
the first destination,
which is Nampo-dong.
• Travel Tip:
Have a simple lunch
at Busan Station. The
restaurant area in the
station offers Korean,
Chinese, or Western
cuisine. There are also
a number of restaurants
outside the station.
If you want to save
more time, buy some
sandwiches, gimbap (rice
roll), and drinks before
you leave Seoul Station
and enjoy them on the
train. |
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▶14:00~18:00
Sightseeing at Nampo-dong street
~ Yongdusan Park ~ Jagalchi Market
Well known for ‘Jagalchi Ajimae,’ the women vendors selling
fish and seafood, Jagalchi Market
is the venue for the annual Jagalchi
Festival. The area includes a sushi
center where a number of restaurants
cater to the needs of visitors during
lunchtime.
Across from the market
is Nampo-dong. This area is also
famous for the PIFF Square where
the Busan International Film Festival
is held every year. After you enjoy
some sightseeing on the streets
of Nampo-dong, make your way to
the nearby Yongdusan Park, go up
the Busan Tower Observatory in the
center of the park or enjoy a view
of the city.
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Click here!
→
Interested in Yongdusan Park? Click
here! |
Recommended!
Noodles at Nampo-dong
Meokjagolmok!
The meokjagolmok (food
alley) in Nampo-dong
has a long history stretching
over 50 years. It first
started with a few cart
vendors who catered
to refugees after the
Korean War. Today, there
are about 30 to 40 vendors
lining the alley to
sell snack foods such
as noodles, japchae
(Vermicelli mixed with
vegetables), gimbap
(rice rolls), tteokbokki
(rice cakes in hot sauce),
and sundae (Korean sausage
with a casing of intestines).
With prices ranging
between 2,000 and 3,000
won, travelers are sure
to find delicious local
food for a very affordable
price. |
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▶18:00~21:00
Walk on Gwangalli Beach
Located adjacent to Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is famous
as a dating place for many young
couples in Busan. At night, the
arch-shaped beach is more romantic
as it is illuminated by the surrounding
buildings and Gwangan Bridge. Then
go to Gwangalli area when the sun
sets for a walk on the beach and
a great night view.
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here!
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▶21:00
Accommodations
Travel Tip!
→
For more on low- to medium-priced
accommodations in Busan, click here!
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| Day
2 |
▶08:00~09:00
Breakfast at the hotel
▶09:00~12:00 Visit to Taejongdae Park’s
coastal cliffs
Famous
for its oddly-shaped rocks and
cliffs, Taejongdae Park offers
a great sightseeing course along
a 4.3-kilometer coastal road.
The sites include Taejongsa
Temple, a lighthouse, and an
observatory, which are accessible
on foot or by tram. The most
popular is the Yeongdo Lighthouse
Maritime Culture Area. First
opened in 2004, this site offers
views of the sea from a white
lighthouse, which also has a
maritime theater, a library
(free Internet), a natural history
gallery, and a coffee shop.
After visiting the lighthouse,
walk down to view the sea. You
can easily access Taejongdae
by taking a Danubi tour tram.
Visitor
Information
Hours
: April~October: 09:00~24:00
(Ticketing until 22:00), November~March:
09:00~21:00 (Ticketing until
20:00)
Fare :
19 years old and above: 1,500
won, 13~18 years old: 1,000
won, 12 years old or younger:
600 won
(Free for children
4 years or younger and seniors
65 years or older)
→
Interested in Taejongdae Park?
Click here! |
▶13:00~18:00
Visit to Haeundae on a City
Tour Bus
Budget travelers can take a city tour bus and enjoy some of the
major tourist destinations of
Busan for just 10,000 won. The
bus tour, which is becoming
more popular, offers both one-story
buses as well as the double-decker
buses. It offers the Haeundae,
Taejongdae, and night tour programs,
which all start from Busan Station.
The tours take about two hours.
If you buy a one-day pass, you
can enjoy a leisurely tour and
get on and off any time during
the route.
Each seat is
equipped with a personal moniter
showing information on each
tourist site. The audio service
is available in Korean, English,
Japanese, and Chinese. The best
seats are usually the front
seats on the top deck, which
are allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis. For more
information on the schedule
of the double-decker bus, please
visit their website.
*
Taejongdae Tour: Busan Station
~ Yongdusan Park ~ Coastal Ferry
Terminal ~ Taejongdae Park ~
Jagalchi Market ~ PIFF Square
~ Busan Station
* Night
Tour: Busan Station ~ Gwangan
Bridge ~ Haeundae Beach ~ Dalmaji
~ Busan Station
* Haeundae
Tour: Busan Station ~ Busan
Museum ~ UN Memorial Park ~
Gwangalli Beach ~ Nurimaru ~
Haeundae Beach ~ Municipal Museum
~ BEXCO ~ Busan Station
Visitor
Information
Fare:
20 years old and above: 10,000
won; ages 5~19 years old: 5,000
won
For inquires:
+82-51-1330 (Korean, English,
Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-464-9898(Korean)
Website: www.citytourbusan.com
(Korean, English, Japanese,
Chinese)
Location
: Buses are lined up in front
of the Lawn Plaza of Busan Station.
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▶18:00~22:00
Relaxation and accommodations
at Vesta Jjimjilbang
To wrap up your trip, spend the night at a jjimjilbang for a uniquely
Korean cultural experience.
Vesta Jjimjilbang is located
on Haeundae’s Dalmaji Hill.
The side of the building facing
the sea is all glassed in and
so visitors can enjoy a fantastic
night view of Haeundae and Gwangalli
while taking a steam sauna.
This 5-story building has
an information desk on the first
floor, a women and men’s sauna
on the 2nd and 4th floor, a
jjimjilbang on the 3rd floor,
and a fitness center and open-air
bath on the 5th floor. Don’t
miss the fabulous view of Haeundae
from the open-air bath. Swimsuits
are required. It is open from
11:00 to18:00 on weekdays and
09:00~21:00 on weekends and
holidays. |
Recommended!
Rejuvenate
your skin at the
skin treatment center
The skin treatment
center on the 1st
floor is popular
with female customers.
This space offers
a nice retreat to
soothe skin that
has been exposed
to ultra-violet
rays and is a relaxing
way to wrap up the
day. Reservations
are required. Couple
rooms are available
for friends and
couples.
Business
Hours: 10:00~22:00,
the fee for a facial
treatment ranges
from 60,000 won
to 150,000 won.
For reservations,
please call +82-51-742-8867
(Korean, English) |
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Visitor
Information
Hours
: 24 hrs
Price
: 8 years old and above: 7,900
won, 8 years old and under:
5,000 won (price includes jjimjilbang
dress)
For inquires:
+82-51-1330 (Korean, English,
Japanese, Chinese), +82-54-743-5705(Korean)
Website: www.vesta.co.kr
(Korean)
How to Get There:
Go to the Haeundae’s Dalmaji
Hill |
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| Day
3 |
▶08:00~09:00
Breakfast
Enjoy
a simple breakfast of eggs
and a drink at the jjimjilbang.
If you have a heavy bag,
ask if you can leave it
at the reception desk.
▶09:00~13:00
Visit to Yonggungsa or Beomeosa
Temple
Because of their unique geographical surroundings, Yonggungsa
Temple and Beomeosa Temple
have totally different features.
While Yonggungsa Temple,
located on a coastal cliff,
offers a beautiful view
of the sea, Beomeosa Temple,
which is nestled deep in
the mountains, has a different
ambience. You can choose
either of the two temples
depending on personal preference.
A round trip to Yonggunsa
takes an hour by taxi (public
transportation is not recommended)
and two hours by subway
to Beomeosa, so make sure
to allocate enough time
for a temple visit. If a
temple tour isn’t how you
want to spend your time,
you can top off your Busan
trip with a leisurely shopping
trip to a duty free shopping
center.
→
Interested in Beomeosa Temple?
Click here!
→
Interested in Yonggunsa
Temple? Click here!
▶14:00
Departure from Busan
▶19:00
Arrival in Seoul |
Good
Sightseeing
Option!
Ride
the ferris wheel
with a view
at Meworld
If you are visiting
Busan with your
family, make
sure not to
miss ‘Meworld’.
Of the few amusement
parks in Busan,
this is the
newest one.
While it is
relatively small
with only about
ten amusement
rides, it has
all the essential
rides. This
is a great day
trip option.
Meworld’s greatest
advantage is
the excellent
view of the
sea, thanks
to its location
near Gwangalli
Beach. Take
the 103.5-meter
high ferris
wheel to get
a birds-eye-view
of Haeundae
and the yacht
center. |
Visitor Information
Hours
: 10:30 (April~December
11:00)~22:00 (January and
February: 21:30, March,
April, November, December:
23:00, July, August: 24:00)
Admissions: All
day pass (19 and above):
20,000 won, ages 13~18 years
old: 18,000 won, 12 years
old and under: 16,000 won
(Ticket can be purchased
separately for each ride
and prices range between
2,500 won and 4,000 won)
For inquires:
+82-51-1330 (Korean, English,
Japanese, Chinese), +82-51-750-6000
(Korean)
Website:
www.vesta.co.kr
(Korean)
How to Get
There: Go to Gwangalli Beach |
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3 Need-to-Know
Tips for Sightseeing in Busan
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| Contributor: Park,
Ji-hyun |
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