Busan 2026 Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit & Things to Do • Itinerary & Costs • Korea Budget Vlog

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1. 5:38

   Seomyeon

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Busanjin-gu

   Recommended as the most convenient all-rounder base for first-timers, with budget to mid-range hotels.

2. 6:06

   Haeundae Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Haeundae-gu

   Free to visit. The surrounding area is the recommended home base but has pricier hotels.

3. 6:33

   Gwangalli Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Suyeong-gu

   Best visited before sunset to watch the bridge light up. Free of charge.

4. 7:01

   Nampo-dong

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Jung-gu

   Said to have the most affordable hotels of the four recommended areas.

5. 9:24

   Busan Air Cruise

   🚡 Activity · Seo-gu

   Round trips run about $11; the glass-floored Crystal Cabin at $15 is worth the $4 upgrade. Included in the Visit Busan Pass.

6. 9:45

   Songdo Cloud Trail

   🏢 Landmark · Seo-gu · brief mention

   Included in the Visit Busan Pass.

7. 10:53

   Diamond Bay Yacht Cruise

   🚡 Activity · Nam-gu

   Free with the Visit Busan Pass but still requires advance reservation; seas can get wavy.

8. 11:50

   Gamcheon Culture Village

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Saha-gu

   Free to explore. A stop on the city highlights day tour.

9. 12:04

   Huinnyeoul Culture Village

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Yeongdo-gu

   Free to explore.

10. 12:21

    Haeundae Blue Line Park Sky Capsule

    🚡 Activity · Haeundae-gu

    Around $14 one way.

11. 12:50

    Haeundae Blue Line Park Beach Train

    🚡 Activity · Haeundae-gu · brief mention

    Around $6 one way, or free with the Visit Busan Pass; good for the return trip.

12. 13:02

    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    ⛩️ Temple · Gijang-gun

    Free to enter. The rocky viewpoints give the iconic shot looking back at the temple.

13. 13:43

    Busan Tower

    🏢 Landmark · Jung-gu

    Tickets are about $9 and included in the Visit Busan Pass.

14. 13:59

    BUSAN X the SKY

    🏢 Landmark · Haeundae-gu

    About $15 and included in the Visit Busan Pass.

15. 14:39

    Gwangan Bridge

    🏢 Landmark · Suyeong-gu

16. 15:04

    Gyeongju

    🚆 Day trip · Gyeongju

    Doable by train, but guided day tours cost around $59 per person.

17. 15:48

    SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium

    🚡 Activity · Haeundae-gu

    About $16 per person, or free with the Visit Busan Pass.

18. 16:25

    Skyline Luge Busan

    🚡 Activity · Gijang-gun · brief mention

    Included in the Visit Busan Pass.

19. 16:28

    Lotte World Adventure Busan

    🚡 Activity · Gijang-gun · brief mention

    Included in the Visit Busan Pass.

20. 17:04

    Gaon Milmyeon Haeundae

    🍴 Restaurant · Haeundae-gu · brief mention

    About $7 per bowl.

21. 17:38

    Haeundae Traditional Market

    🛒 Market · Haeundae-gu · brief mention

    Hotteok from a corner stall cost just $2. Recommended for a street-food dinner.

22. 17:55

    Jagalchi Fish Market

    🛒 Market · Jung-gu

    Suggested for a farewell dinner of fresh sashimi or grilled seafood.

23. 18:27

    Lisboa Cafe

    ☕ Cafe · Yeongdo-gu · brief mention

    The blueberry croissant with hot milk tea and berry tea came highly recommended.

24. 24:26

    Spa Land Centum City

    🚡 Activity · Haeundae-gu · brief mention

    Included in the Visit Busan Pass.