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Best neighborhoods in Busan

9 places from 9 Busan travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

9 places

  1. Gamcheon Culture Village

    Neighborhood ยท Saha-gu

    Hillside former refugee settlement whose lanes and walls are covered in artworks, now a top attraction.

  2. Seomyeon

    Neighborhood ยท Busanjin-gu

    One of Busan's nightlife hubs and a convenient, affordable base, where weekend street tents sell food to pair with drinks late into the night.

  3. Huinnyeoul Culture Village

    Neighborhood ยท Yeongdo-gu

    A clifftop village of alleyways, street art and cafes overlooking the sea, said to resemble old downtown Busan.

  4. Cheongsapo

    Neighborhood ยท Haeundae-gu

    Fishing village on Busan's east coast where visitors can join fishing charters.

  5. Nampo-dong

    Neighborhood ยท Jung-gu

    Busan's downtown core until the early 1990s, now busy shopping streets of K-beauty, fashion, snacks and souvenirs.

  6. Dalmaji Hill

    Neighborhood ยท Haeundae-gu

    Scenic lookout beyond Haeundae Beach, once loved by wandering poets and now popular for its coffee spots.

  7. Shanghai Street

    Neighborhood ยท Dong-gu

    Busan's Chinatown, right next to Texas Street, with Chinese restaurants and herbal medicine shops.

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2 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Texas Street

    Neighborhood ยท Dong-gu

    Nightlife street near Busan Station known for its many Russian-themed restaurants and bars.

  2. Jeonpo Cafe Street

    Neighborhood ยท Busanjin-gu

    A street near Seomyeon known for its concentration of cafes and eateries.