City: Busan
Top Things to do in Busan
The 10 Best Things to do in Busan, South Korea
Busan is Korea's second largest city. Tourists often come to this region to hike and to visit the Buddhist Temples located deep within the region's mountains. The Beomeosa Temple, founded in 678 AD, is perhaps one of the most frequented temples in the area and is always packed with worshipers and tourists. For art buffs, Busan offers several museums and historical buildings. If scenery is your thing, try visiting the Dongbaek Island, or bird watch at the Nakdong river estuary.
Restaurants in Busan
1. Beomeosa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By ModestTravel - Shah Alam, Malaysia
Went end of October but trees are still mostly green. Interesting 600 year old fertile female Gingko trees with lots of Gingko fruits. Nice walk uphill.
2. UN Memorial Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By JTeale - Ulsan, South Korea
This is a well kept and somber place that has a haunting sense of beauty to it. I went during the summer and it was extremely clean and manicured. It is a quiet place for those to remember the fallen soldiers from all of the countries that sent soldiers to Korea.
3. Taejongdae
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,040 reviews
Reviewed By Hannisze - Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
We took a bus from central Busan to the last stop at a place where we were approached by a man who asked us whether we wanted to take a boat trip around the park's coast. We agreed, and were driven to the port by a free-shuttle bus. From there, we took a boat ride around the southern tip of Busan. After the boat trip, we walked to the Park and explored it by foot and also took a train which runs around the park. Very interesting place to be, especially the views from the lighthouse.A lot of walking involved, so wear comfortable shoes!
4. Gwangalli Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 992 reviews
Reviewed By moot - Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom
We stayed on a hotel overlooking the beach and we loved the beach itself and the whole area. Lots of restaurants and bars to choose from and a wonderful beach to stroll along- plus the convenience of the compressed air pumps to clean the sand off your shoes afterwards.
5. Dadaepo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By ModestTravel - Shah Alam, Malaysia
Benches are found around the beach. Relaxing to see sunset. Walking distance from Dadaepo Beach subway station.
6. Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,957 reviews
Reviewed By passionfruitsin
Was easy to get here on your own if you are on a cruise stopover. From Busan station, take a metro to Toseong station and get out at exit 6. Once out, walk straight then proceed to bus stop of Pusan NU hospital. Board bus 1-1, 2 or 2-2 and it will take you all the way to the entrance of Gamcheong Cultural Village. Be there early or you will soon have many people in your photos which you would not want to. The sights are interesting with many artworks decorating the routes along the whole village and the colorful houses make the whole scene perfect picture shots. There are also a number of eateries throughout the village. Be warn though. There are steep slopes and staircases and would not be so friendly for the elderly. This is something different from most order tourist sites. Worth a trip.
7. Gwangandaegyo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,011 reviews
Reviewed By RinaSalleh - Singapore, null
Was from Gwanggali Beach and opposite is the nice view of the bridge. It is better during sunset and when the lights are on. Simply beautiful. Enjoyed the night walk here.
8. Songdo Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By notnowthks - Singapore, Singapore
The blue sea is so beautiful. We took the standard cable but there's an option where you can sit at the glass bottomed cable car. Even so, we could already see how beautiful everything is. Best to go during the day so you can have a clear view of the sea. We booked a round trip so we took the first ride around 3pm, and rode back around 6pm. By then, the sky has darken and it wasn't as pretty, but still quite interesting to see the city lights!
9. Jagalchi Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,657 reviews
Reviewed By 792antonip - Memphis, United States
Walking around the market was great to see the ladies selling their fish in the street. The view of the bay from behind the market is greta as well. What makes this place special to me is what happens on the second floor. If you like seafood you need to go to the second floor and select a stall (we went to 40 as we liked their menu and options and it was great). Order the food and enjoy amazing fresh seafood and a greta view of the bay. We have been to Japan and other countries that have amazing seafood and I must say that what we had there was as good if not better. We had the best Sea Urchin we ever tasted (Better than Japan). The oysters were fresh and creamy and everything isles was amazing as well. Im sure the restaurants in the streets surrounding the market are great, but our experience on the second floor was truly remarkable. If you like fresh seafood, if you have to go there. I believe you can buy your own seafood on the first floor and bring it to the second to have them cook it. We simply ordered and saw our waitress go downstairs and pick it out from a vendor.
10. Haeundae Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,411 reviews
Reviewed By auggie_aj - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ask any Busan visitors, they would recommend Haeundae Beach for people watching. It is just like anyother beach around the world to be seen or to see. It is filled with people during summer and fun activities going on. The walk to the beach from the metro station has been renovated for pop-up events or sale. A whole lot of restaurants catering from western, european, indian, asian cuisine are available. The beach looks fantastic during the early morning or sunrise. Also, Busan Aquarium is located near the entrance of Haeundae beach and a perfect spot for family with kids to kill time in the afternoon.
