The Only Busan Travel Guide You'll Ever Need: 50 Unforgettable Experiences

25 places in this vlog

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1. 0:56

   Busan Station Underground Shopping Center

   🛍️ Shopping · Dong-gu

   A handy spot to pick up souvenirs right after arriving by KTX.

2. 1:14

   Yongdusan Park

   🌳 Park · Jung-gu

   Love locks sold in the gift shop can be inscribed with names and locked at the park.

3. 2:10

   Busan Tower

   🏢 Landmark · Jung-gu

   The observation deck closes during strong winds.

4. 2:26

   Sinchang Toast

   🍜 Street food · Jung-gu

   The simple-looking toast sandwich draws lines.

5. 2:46

   Seomyeon Market

   🛒 Market · Busanjin-gu · brief mention

   Recommended for a rice-flour donut dipped in sugar.

6. 2:56

   Songdo Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Seo-gu

   A waterfall feature sits right across the street from the beach.

7. 3:21

   Busan Air Cruise

   🚡 Activity · Seo-gu

   An adult round-trip ticket costs 15,000 won.

8. 3:46

   Lotte Department Store Gwangbok

   🛍️ Shopping · Jung-gu

   The free deck is on the 13th floor. The indoor fountain show runs about every two hours during the day.

9. 5:13

   Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Gijang-gun

   Expect stairs. Tents at the entrance sell souvenirs and snacks such as sotteok sotteok skewers.

10. 6:51

    Geumgang Park

    🌳 Park · Dongnae-gu · brief mention

11. 7:01

    Geumgang Park Cable Car

    🚡 Activity · Dongnae-gu

    Local Geumjeongsan makgeolli is served at the top.

12. 8:40

    Gamcheon Culture Village

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Saha-gu

    A stamp-tour map costs 2,000 won and earns a free postcard. Arrive early, as the Little Prince statue draws lines.

13. 10:12

    Haeundae Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Haeundae-gu

14. 10:28

    SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium

    🚡 Activity · Haeundae-gu

    The penguins are a highlight.

15. 10:41

    Haeundae Traditional Market

    🛒 Market · Haeundae-gu

    Many stalls sell eel, and Korean fried chicken comes by the cup.

16. 11:33

    Dongbaek Park

    🌳 Park · Haeundae-gu

    The loop walk takes about 30 minutes and is a good picnic spot.

17. 12:40

    Shanghai Street

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Dong-gu

    Deep-fried dumplings stuffed with pork and chives are a standout.

18. 13:29

    Seodong Miro Market

    🛒 Market · Geumjeong-gu

    A stall said to have been frequented by BTS's Jimin as a child serves affordable gyeran mandu.

19. 14:16

    BIFF Square

    🍜 Street food · Jung-gu

    Must-tries are nappjak mandu with squid salad and ssiat hotteok, which is stuffed with seeds.

20. 16:42

    Busan Citizens Park

    🌳 Park · Busanjin-gu

    The spot where BTS's V took a viral 2019 photo is marked on the ground.

21. 17:17

    Cafe Magnate

    ☕ Cafe · Busanjin-gu

    It is a little hard to find, plays BTS music and is popular with ARMY fans.

22. 17:36

    Jagalchi Fish Market

    🛒 Market · Jung-gu

    Spicy dangmyeon glass noodles eaten in the alley and dwaeji gukbap pork soup are recommended.

23. 20:33

    Gwangalli Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Suyeong-gu

    Nearby night markets offer late-night snacks, so bring cash.

24. 20:52

    Gwangan Bridge

    🏢 Landmark · Suyeong-gu

    Shows run about three times a night (8, 9 and 10 pm on the day filmed), so check the schedule online.

25. 21:28

    Seomyeon

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Busanjin-gu