Busan, South Korea
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Yongdusan Park
Park & natureYongdusan Park sits atop Yongdusan Hill in central Busan, providing a peaceful escape with sweeping views of the city and harbor.
Read our full guide →Gukje Market
MarketFree entryGukje Market in Busan is a sprawling traditional market that has been a hub of commerce since the 1950s.
Read our full guide →Sea Life Busan Aquarium
MuseumSea Life Busan Aquarium is a major attraction located adjacent to Haeundae Beach, housing over 250 species and 10,000 marine animals.
Read our full guide →Busan Cinema Center
EntertainmentThe 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.
Read our full guide →Haeundae Beach
Outdoor & funHaeundae Beach is Busan's most famous stretch of sand, drawing millions of visitors annually with its fine, white sand and clean, shallow waters.
Read our full guide →Gwangalli Beach
Outdoor & funGwangalli 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.
Read our full guide →United Nations Memorial Cemetery
Religious siteThe 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.
Read our full guide →Heosimcheong Spa
Outdoor & funHeosimcheong Spa is one of Busan's premier hot spring destinations, offering a vast array of bathing experiences.
Read our full guide →Busan Museum of Art
MuseumThe Busan Museum of Art is a premier institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art, featuring a permanent collection of Korean and international pieces.
Read our full guide →Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
EntertainmentThe Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) is a state-of-the-art facility in Centum City, designed for large-scale international events.
Read our full guide →Dongbaekseom
Park & natureDongbaekseom is a former island now connected to the mainland at the west end of Haeundae Beach in Busan.
Read our full guide →Busan Tower
LandmarkBusan Tower is a 120-meter-tall observation tower located in Yongdusan Park, a hilltop green space in central Busan.
Read our full guide →Gwangan Bridge
LandmarkGwangan Bridge, also known as Diamond Bridge, is an iconic double-deck suspension bridge spanning 7.4 kilometers between Haeundae and Suyeong.
Read our full guide →Busan Modern History Museum
MuseumThe 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.
Read our full guide →Texas Street
NeighborhoodTexas Street, located in the Jung-gu district near Busan Port, is a narrow thoroughfare steeped in history and cultural fusion.
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