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Feel the Sea, Enjoy the City: Come and Discover Busan
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04/23/2025
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Featuring mild weather year-round, the coastal city of Busan is a beloved travel destination known for its rolling waves and stunning night views. Each October, it hosts the Busan International Film Festival—the largest of its kind in Asia—drawing countless international visitors.
From the dazzling beachside skyline and the bustling scenes of traditional markets to sandy shores alive with surfers riding the waves, and famous filming locations for movies and TV dramas, Busan is full of exciting sights and experiences at every turn. A charming city where the vibrant energy of urban life meets the tranquil charm of the sea, start your journey to Busan now.
The Sea and Nightscape, Brimming with Diverse Charms
To truly discover Busan, begin with the sea. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, dramatically perched on the edge of the ocean. Take a ride on the charming Blue Line Park train that runs along the coastline, and soak in the beauty of Gwangalli Beach, even more enchanting at night beneath the illuminated Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Moreover, don’t miss out on thrilling, one-of-a-kind experiences such as walking on a glass-bottomed skywalk with the sea right beneath your feet!
#BusanSea #AlongTheCoast
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea, photo by Kim Ji-ho)
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
(해동용궁사)
Gwangalli Beach
(광안리 해수욕장)
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams
(다대포 꿈의 낙조분수)
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
Haeundae Blueline Park
(해운대 블루라인파크)
#ExcitingUniqueExperiences
Lotte World Adventure Busan
(롯데월드 어드벤처 부산)
Songdo Cloud Walk
(송도 구름산책로(스카이워크) )
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea, photo by Kim Ji-ho)
Oryukdo Skywalk
(오륙도_스카이워크 )
Skyline Luge Busan
(스카이라인 루지 부산 )
#NightViewSpots
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Ulsan Branch WeveBusan)
Gwangandaegyo Bridge
(광안대교)
The Bay 101
(더베이101 )
BUSAN X the SKY
(부산엑스더스카이 )
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
Uam-dong Urban Forest
(우암동 도시숲 )
Beautiful Villages Harboring Stories
The small villages and alleyways you encounter while traveling often linger in your memory because of the stories they hold. What stories await in Gamcheon Culture Village, with its narrow alleyways and terraced houses that exude a unique charm, or in Huinnyeoul Culture Village, where buildings cling to seaside cliffs with the ocean as their backdrop? Explore these beautiful villages in Busan, known not only for their charm but also as popular filming locations for movies and dramas.
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(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Filming location of the movie “The Attorney (2013)” and the drama “The Fiery Priest 2 (2024)” -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea, photo by Lee Beom-su)
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Filming location of the movies “The Attorney (2013)” and “Nameless Gangster: Rules of Time (2012)” -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Ulsan Branch WeveBusan)
Hocheon Village
Filming location of the drama “Fight for My Way (2017)” -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Ulsan Branch WeveBusan)
Ahopsansup Forest
Filming location of the dramas “Kingdom (2019)” and “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)” -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
DOMOHEON
Filming location of the drama “Reborn Rich (2022)”
A Culinary Journey through the Markets
A traditional market is the best place to enjoy delicious food in Busan. Thanks to its coastal location, Busan’s markets offer fresh raw fish and seafood, along with a delightful array of snacks like gimbap, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and eomuk (fish cakes).
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(Credit: KTO Photo Korea, photo by Lee Beom-su)
Jagalchi Market
Recommended Delicacies: Enjoy fresh raw fish and a wide variety of seafood. If you're in the mood for something a little different, kkomjangeo (grilled sea eel) is definitely worth a try! -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea, photo by Lee Beom-su)
Gijang Market
Recommended Delicacies: Enjoy king crab dishes and popular Korean snacks like gimbap, tteokbokki, and eomuk. -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Busan Tourism Organization)
Gukje Market
Recommended Delicacies: Enjoy kkochi (skewers), hotteok (sugar-filled pancakes), and Sinchang Toast, a popular street food especially loved by international visitors -
(Credit: KTO Photo Korea - Neoteny Studio)
Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market
Recommended Delicacies: Enjoy eomuk, gimbap, hot bars (fried fish cake skewers) – and don’t miss bibimdangmyeon (spicy glass noodles), a hidden gem among local snacks!
#BusanSignatureDishes
Dwaejigukbap: Busan's Representative Local Dish
Gukbap (rice soup), a unique dish and culinary genre in its own right, has long been beloved by Koreans. Historically, when Koreans needed a quick meal, they would turn to gukbap.
Puffer Fish: Busan’s High-End Gourmet Dining
Puffer fish are a rare delicacy that are not easily accessible, as they cannot be prepared by just anyone.
Busan Wheat Noodles (부산밀면 / Busanmilmyeon)
These cold noodles are the local specialty of Busan and is enjoyed mainly in summer. Wheat noodles made with wheat flour and starch are served in a cold broth made with beef, pork or chicken bones.
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Follow their footsteps and explore some of the city’s hottest spots–loved and recommended by your favorite celebrities.
Filming Spots: “NewJeans Code in Busan”
Following their debut year in 2022, NewJeans made a sensation with successive hit songs like "Hype Boy," "OMG," and "ETA." The group has demonstrated their global influence, being selected as a 2023 next-generation leader by Time Magazine.
Song Joong-ki’s Pick: Busan
Busan holds the title “Korea's second largest city.” Busan is Korea's most significant trade port and sea-specialized tourist city.
Filming Spots: “Battle Trip” in Busan
These cold noodles are the local specialty of Busan and is enjoyed mainly in summer. Wheat noodles made with wheat flour and starch are served in a cold broth made with beef, pork or chicken bones.
Jiwoo’s Road to Revenge from “My Name” in Busan
The Netflix series “My Name (2021)” follows the story of Yoon Jiwoo (played by Han So-hee), who follows the order of a crime boss and joins the police force undercover in pursuit of revenge.
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Experience the Dazzling Nights of Busan with the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show
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BUSAN PASS
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The rechargeable Busan Pass comes in both time-based options (24-hour or 48-hour) and entry-based versions (Big3, Big5), and is available as either a physical card or a mobile version. With just one pass, visitors can enjoy free admission to 40 major tourist attractions in Busan and receive discounts at over 160 locations, making it a must-have for international travelers!
Busan Pass Website (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) >>
Getting to Busan
1. From Incheon International Airport to Busan
By Bus and Air: Take a bus from Incheon International Airport to Gimpo International Airport (approx. 33 min), then transfer to a domestic flight to Gimhae International Airport (approx. 1 hr).
By Bus and Train: Take a bus from Incheon International Airport to Gwangmyeong Station (approx. 50 min), then transfer to a KTX train to Busan Station (approx. 2 hours 40 min).
2. From Gimhae International Airport to Busan
By Subway: From Airport Station, take the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit (BGL) to Sasang Station (approx. 6 min), then transfer to the Busan Metro to reach your destination in the city.
3. From Seoul to Busan
By Train: Take a KTX train from Seoul Station to Busan Station (approx. 3 hr).
By Bus: Take an express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal (approx. 4 hr).
Please note that transformation information is subject to change. Be sure to check the official website for the latest updates.
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VISIT BUSAN Website (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) >>
More info
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* This column was last updated in March 2025, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.
