15 Best Things to Do in Busan

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   Yongdusan Park

   Park & nature

   Yongdusan Park sits atop Yongdusan Hill in central Busan, providing a peaceful escape with sweeping views of the city and harbor.

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   Gukje Market

   MarketFree entry

   Gukje Market in Busan is a sprawling traditional market that has been a hub of commerce since the 1950s.

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   Sea Life Busan Aquarium

   Museum

   Sea Life Busan Aquarium is a major attraction located adjacent to Haeundae Beach, housing over 250 species and 10,000 marine animals.

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   Busan Cinema Center

   Entertainment

   The Busan Cinema Center is a state-of-the-art complex designed by renowned architect Coop Himmelb(l)au. It serves as the primary venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), one of Asia's most prestigious film events.

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   Haeundae Beach

   Outdoor & fun

   Haeundae Beach is Busan's most famous stretch of sand, drawing millions of visitors annually with its fine, white sand and clean, shallow waters.

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   Gwangalli Beach

   Outdoor & fun

   Gwangalli Beach is a crescent-shaped sandy beach in Busan known for its spectacular nightscape, centered on the Gwangan Bridge which lights up in colorful patterns after dark.

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   United Nations Memorial Cemetery

   Religious site

   The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan is the only UN cemetery in the world, established in 1951 to honor soldiers who died in the Korean War.

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   Heosimcheong Spa

   Outdoor & fun

   Heosimcheong Spa is one of Busan's premier hot spring destinations, offering a vast array of bathing experiences.

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   Busan Museum of Art

   Museum

   The Busan Museum of Art is a premier institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art, featuring a permanent collection of Korean and international pieces.

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    Busan Exhibition and Convention Center

    Entertainment

    The Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) is a state-of-the-art facility in Centum City, designed for large-scale international events.

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    Dongbaekseom

    Park & nature

    Dongbaekseom is a former island now connected to the mainland at the west end of Haeundae Beach in Busan.

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    Busan Tower

    Landmark

    Busan Tower is a 120-meter-tall observation tower located in Yongdusan Park, a hilltop green space in central Busan.

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    Gwangan Bridge

    Landmark

    Gwangan Bridge, also known as Diamond Bridge, is an iconic double-deck suspension bridge spanning 7.4 kilometers between Haeundae and Suyeong.

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    Busan Modern History Museum

    Museum

    The Busan Modern History Museum offers a deep dive into the city's evolution from the late Joseon period through Japanese colonization, the Korean War, and its rise as a global port.

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    Texas Street

    Neighborhood

    Texas Street, located in the Jung-gu district near Busan Port, is a narrow thoroughfare steeped in history and cultural fusion.

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