Located on the south coast, Busan boasts beaches and seafood galore, and has an altogether more chilled vibe. From hiking trails, temples and beaches, to shopping, nightlife and food, Busan has so much to offer. Read on and start planning your trip! Our favourite sunset spot in Busan. The best things to see and do in Busan are spread out across the city, but all linked conveniently by an easy to use subway system.
In the south west Jagalchi Fish Market is one of the most famous fish markets in the country. Wander through and appreciate this thriving, bustling market. Octopus for sale at Jagalchi Fish Market. A seaweed vendor at Jagalchi Fish Market. Coffee break at Jagalchi Fish Market. A little west of Jagalchi is Gamcheon Culture Village. Once a poor hillside neighbourhood, it was given a spectacularly colourful makeover by art students and local residents in Murals cover the walls of houses, quirky shops hide in alleyways and art installations appear out of nowhere.
Buy the walking tour map at the info centre and you can even collect stamps and postcards at various locations around the village. Take the bus from in front of the hospital by exit 6 of Toseong Subway Station. Colourful houses cascading down the hillside at Gamcheon. Bookcase staircase at Gamcheon Culture Village.
These two are playing dress up in old fashioned school uniforms. Gwangalli pronounced Gwang-alli has a real city beach vibe. Tall apartment blocks and hotels rise right behind, with cafes, restaurants and bars lining the beachfront. We especially like this area at night when the neon lights of the city and bridge are on full show. Blue hues at sunset on Gwangalli Beach.
To the east, emerging from the subway onto the wide streets of Haeundae feels very different. More seagulls than people β Haeundae Beach on a good day. Further up the coast is the beautifully situated Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Gorgeous setting at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Shafts of light illuminating an underground shrine at Yonggunsa Temple. If you want to see a bit more of the coast then you can walk back from the temple all the way to Haeundae , passing by the quieter surf beach of Songjeong.
