South Korea
Busan Travel Guide
Beaches, seafood markets, and colorful villages
Food & DiningNature & Outdoors
Top Attractions in Busan
Highlights included in EME itineraries
History2.5h
Beomeosa Temple
A 1,300-year-old mountain temple founded in 678 AD on the slopes of Geumjeongsan, where moss-covered stone pagodas stand among ancient wisteria vines and the chanting of resident monks echoes at dawn.
Arts & Culture2h
Gamcheon Culture Village
Colourful hillside village of pastel houses, murals, and sculptures — Busan's answer to Santorini with street art at every turn
Architecture1.5h
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Spectacular seaside temple built on the rocky shore — one of the few ocean-side temples in Korea, stunning at sunrise
Nature & Outdoors2h
Haeundae Beach
Busan's most famous beach — golden sand, seafood restaurants, and the Haeundae film festival atmosphere
Food & Dining2h
Jagalchi Fish Market
Korea's largest seafood market — pick your fish and have it prepared on the spot, from raw sashimi to grilled eel
Nature & Outdoors3h
Taejongdae Resort Park
A forested coastal park on the southern tip of Yeongdo Island, where sheer cliffs plunge into the Korea Strait and on clear days the silhouette of Japan's Tsushima Island is visible on the horizon.
Planning Your Busan Itinerary
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Currency
KRW
Language
Korean
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