Things to Do in Busan, Busan, South Korea

Busan is a large port city on the southeast of South Korea and the second most visited city the country. The city is full of amazing sites and attractions that I would argue are more interesting and beautiful to see for tourists than those in Seoul. So if you’re looking for some ideas to fill an exciting and relaxing itinerary, here are some of the best things to do in Busan.

As someone who lives in Europe, where you have to lie on a bed of jagged rocks or pay €40 for a lounger, the beaches in Busan are enviable. If it hadn’t been for the fact that we visited in early November, I would have spent the entire trip wasting away on their soft sandy shores. Busan has many beaches along the coast, but the most popular ones to visit are Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, and Songdo Beach, in that order.

Haeundae Beach is the most famous in the entire country, and home to several attractions like the Haeundae Sky Capsule, making it a convenient home base. The beach is 1.5 km long and when the sun goes down on the day’s beachgoers, buskers come out to perform along the beach. Near the beach, you’ll find a traditional market and a large boulevard full of restaurants and bars that comes alive at night. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).