Busan - recommended?

[coachie]

Hello all
i m planning a trip to korea. thinking of jeju + busan + seoul. But i am not sure what to do in Busan other than gg to Haedunae Beach.... any recommendations on wat r the nice places to visit at Busan?

Recommended to stay in Busan for 1 or 2 nights or more?

TIA!

 

[enrell69]

Hello all
i m planning a trip to korea. thinking of jeju + busan + seoul. But i am not sure what to do in Busan other than gg to Haedunae Beach.... any recommendations on wat r the nice places to visit at Busan?

Recommended to stay in Busan for 1 or 2 nights or more?

TIA!

gwangalli beach at nite...alot of restaurants and bars along gwangalli beach...very nice to go and walk walk

hauendae hill beside the beach..nice view to the beach..got restaurants/spa..

fisherman market..good place to eat fresh seafood on the go..they will grill for u on the spot..

near to fisherman market got lotte shopping centre..nice place to buy lotte biscuits/snacks..nice place to look at pretty charbohs too..haahahah

 

[TrueB1ue]

gwangalli beach at nite...alot of restaurants and bars along gwangalli beach...very nice to go and walk walk

hauendae hill beside the beach..nice view to the beach..got restaurants/spa..

fisherman market..good place to eat fresh seafood on the go..they will grill for u on the spot..

near to fisherman market got lotte shopping centre..nice place to buy lotte biscuits/snacks..nice place to look at pretty charbohs too..haahahah

still got temple....but like very far leh......how to go huh??

and the world biggest shopping centre

 

[enrell69]

still got temple....but like very far leh......how to go huh??

and the world biggest shopping centre

is the temple by the sea? if im not wrong there is a lighthouse there..

if that is the same place..ive been there..its quite a distance from the city centre..it took me awhile to drive there..

 

[TrueB1ue]

is the temple by the sea? if im not wrong there is a lighthouse there..

if that is the same place..ive been there..its quite a distance from the city centre..it took me awhile to drive there..

don know.....it at the top right of busan .......but not in my busan map leh and there no subway leh

 

[enrell69]

don know.....it at the top right of busan .......but not in my busan map leh and there no subway leh

when i was there... dint see any subway..its very far..

 

[coachie]

Hello!~
Thank you for the replies....they r v helpful

currently, i m thinking to cover seoul, busan n jeju.... I am thinking of gg jeju first, then fly from jeju to busan, then take KTX from busan to seoul.

this route efficient? dun want to waste my time travelling longer distances than required.....

 

[hdtvsg]

Hello all
i m planning a trip to korea. thinking of jeju + busan + seoul. But i am not sure what to do in Busan other than gg to Haedunae Beach.... any recommendations on wat r the nice places to visit at Busan?

Recommended to stay in Busan for 1 or 2 nights or more?

TIA!

Staying 1 night in Busan will be total waste even for 2 nights. If I were you, I will concentrate on either Busan or Jeju to explore properly. Visit the temple in Busan called Beomeosa, very scenic. Catch the orange subway line and you will see many people getting off at this station. Just follow the people with hiking gears and catch the bus to the temple, iirc bus #90. Or you can walk up which I did. ¡á ¼±Âû´ëº»»ê ¹ü¾î»ç ¡á.. and ¡á ¼±Âû´ëº»»ê ¹ü¾î»ç ¡á..

Make sure to come with a small backpack with water & tidbits at least. You also can buy & bring for lunch like gimbap or breads.

 

[TrueB1ue]

when i was there... dint see any subway..its very far..

ya loh...think if go there , half day gone.
ok the name of the temple is Hae-dong-yong-kung-sa

 

[coachie]

Woah....the temple looks amazing.... Shld stay in e temple till evening time when e lights r lit?

Btw, any recommendations on which area in busan to stay for the night?

Tia

 

[enrell69]

Woah....the temple looks amazing.... Shld stay in e temple till evening time when e lights r lit?

Btw, any recommendations on which area in busan to stay for the night?

Tia

i recommend staying near to fisherman market..

 

[Sirus1618]

currently, i m thinking to cover seoul, busan n jeju.... I am thinking of gg jeju first, then fly from jeju to busan, then take KTX from busan to seoul.

I think this is the perfect mode of transportation around the 3 areas. Alternatively, you may consider overnight ferry from Jeju to Busan if you want to save some money.

 

[Sirus1618]

The sight of Hae-dong-yong-kung-sa is breath taking and it is worth a visit despite the transportation hassle. When you are in Busan, not to miss the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) area and nampo-dong for eating and shopping. There is an international market selling all stuff under the sun. Hit south and you will reach the renowned fish market for cheap sashimi.

Busan has much to offer and I will need 5 days or more to fully explore it.

 

[coachie]

i recommend staying near to fisherman market..

Hi enrell69
Can i know the fisherman market is at which area? Is it near biff square?

 

[enrell69]

Hi enrell69
Can i know the fisherman market is at which area? Is it near biff square?

Jagalchi market

Jagalchi map
i dont know where biff. anyways i stay at elysee motel..walking distance

 

[iminalost]

hi! sorry for crashing in. i have only 5days to spare for korea. (as im putting this in between my trip for another country). just wondering should i fly to busan or seoul? going during early jan. been to seoul last time but nver been to busan before... is it as fun as seoul? e.g dongdaemun,myeongdong,beautiful scenery etc. haha thank you for advice!

 

[princessreiko]

I have been to Seoul last year but didnt have time to go to Busan.
Is it worth the time and money to go there?
I am keen to spend 2 days in Busan and 3 days in Seoul(again) during the Christmas period.
Will most shops be open on Christmas day?
TIA.

 

[cryptlord31]

hi! sorry for crashing in. i have only 5days to spare for korea. (as im putting this in between my trip for another country). just wondering should i fly to busan or seoul? going during early jan. been to seoul last time but nver been to busan before... is it as fun as seoul? e.g dongdaemun,myeongdong,beautiful scenery etc. haha thank you for advice!

it depends on your intention.
If your intention is to sightsee, then Busan is recommended. If it's shopping, then i recommend Seoul.

Places to visit in Busan.
1. Taejungdae
2. Gamcheon Cultural Viillage
3. Jagalchi Fish Market
4. Yongdusan
5. Busan tower
6. Kkangtong market
7. Orkyudo
8. Beomeosa
9. Seomyeon
10. Haeundae, Kwanganli
11. Dongbaeksoem
12. Haedong Yonggungsa
13. Hwangsan

There's more if you want!
If you need some planning, i will gladly help too!

 

[cryptlord31]

I have been to Seoul last year but didnt have time to go to Busan.
Is it worth the time and money to go there?
I am keen to spend 2 days in Busan and 3 days in Seoul(again) during the Christmas period.
Will most shops be open on Christmas day?
TIA.

All shops will be opened. Especially in Seomyeon, it will be bustling with people and full of performance and events!

 

[cryptlord31]

Jagalchi market

Jagalchi map
i dont know where biff. anyways i stay at elysee motel..walking distance

They are not near.
Jagalchi fish market is at Nampo dong.