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Haeundae

beach

Main beach district of Busan. Skyscrapers by the sea, luxury hotels, seafood restaurants. Crowded in summer. Promenade comes alive at night.

Gwangalli

nightlife

Beach with view of Gwangan Bridge. Bars, cafes, restaurants along the promenade. Bridge lit at night — best spot for evening walks.

Seomyeon

shopping

Central business district, metro transfer hub. Shopping centers, stores, restaurants, nightlife. Convenient base in the city.

Nampo-dong

food

Historic center near the port. Jagalchi Market (fresh seafood), Gukje Market, BIFF Street. Lots of street food.

Gamcheon

photos

Culture Village — Korean Santorini. Colorful houses on a hill, street art, cafes. Instagrammable but touristy.

Haedong Yonggungsa

temple

Temple on cliffs by the sea — one of the most beautiful in Korea. Sunrise here is especially impressive. Get there by taxi or bus.

Busan

If Seoul is Korea's pulsing heart, Busan is its soul. The country's second-largest city with 3.4 million people is completely different from the capital. Here you'll find the sea, mountains, a relaxed atmosphere, and the best seafood in the country. After Seoul's hustle, Busan feels like a breath of fresh ocean air.

Why Visit Busan

Busan is a different Korea. While Seoul is all about work, fashion, and K-pop, Busan is about the sea, food, and enjoying life. Locals speak their own dialect (saturi) that even Seoulites don't always understand. They eat spicier, speak louder, and live slower.

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KTX high-speed train (2.5 hours, ~60,000 KRW), bus (~30,000 KRW, 4 hours), flight (1 hour)

Haeundae—most famous, crowded. Gwangalli—calmer, bridge views. Songjeong—for surfing

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Busan

Get T-money card at any convenience store

Haeundae for beaches, Seomyeon for nightlife, Gamcheon for culture

Fresh seafood at Jagalchi Market - choose your fish

Beach season July-August. Winter cold but less crowded

Day trip to Gyeongju (ancient capital) easy by train

Weather

Average temperature by month

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68%17 м/с
Todayweather7°-2°
Tomorrowweather5°-5°
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Friweather14°5°
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6°
1°Jan
8°
3°Feb
12°
7°Mar
15°
11°Apr
20°
15°May
23°
19°Jun
26°
23°Jul
28°
25°Aug
25°
21°Sep
20°
16°Oct
15°
10°Nov
8°
4°Dec
Water temperature
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1400 ₩~0.96 $
Kakao Metro
5 lines cover city well. T-money card works.
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1400 ₩~0.96 $
Kakao Map
Extensive network. T-money card works.
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3800 ₩~2.6 $
Kakao T
Base fare ₩3,800. Very affordable.
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1400 ₩
~0.96 $
Kakao Metro5 lines cover city well. T-money card works.
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1400 ₩
~0.96 $
Kakao MapExtensive network. T-money card works.
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3800 ₩
~2.6 $
Kakao TBase fare ₩3,800. Very affordable.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
10,560 ₩
~10,560 $
Restaurant dinner
39,600 ₩
~39,600 $
Breakfast
6,600 ₩
~6,600 $

Street Food

Local dish
3,960 ₩
~3,960 $

Drinks

Coffee
5,280 ₩
~5,280 $
Beer in bar
5,280 ₩
~5,280 $
Local beer
2,640 ₩
~2,640 $
Imported beer
4,620 ₩
~4,620 $
Wine bottle
19,800 ₩
~19,800 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
5,940 ₩
~5,940 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
924 ₩
~924 $
Cigarettes
5,940 ₩
~5,940 $
Weekly groceries
59,400 ₩
~59,400 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
15,840 ₩ / night
~15,840 $
Hostel private room
39,600 ₩ / night
~39,600 $
Guesthouse
46,200 ₩ / night
~46,200 $
Hotel 2★
52,800 ₩ / night
~52,800 $
Hotel 3★
79,200 ₩ / night
~79,200 $
Hotel 4★
132,000 ₩ / night
~132,000 $
Hotel 5★
237,600 ₩ / night
~237,600 $
Boutique hotel
158,400 ₩ / night
~158,400 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercardAmEx
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widespread

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Samsung PayKakao PayNaver Pay

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South Korea highly cashless in 2025. Cards preferred in most stores, restaurants, hotels. BUSAN Pay launched - Korea's first foreigner-friendly mobile payment with prepaid card (register via app, get card at Gimhae Airport, Busan Station, tourist centers). Open-loop transit: foreign credit cards now work on public transit! T-money card reloading cash-only for tourists at convenience stores/subway stations. Cash needed for traditional markets, some small vendors.

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Best exchange at Nampo Station Exit 7 - Woori and Youngjin Currency Exchange most reputable in Busan. Gimhae Airport has BNK Busan Bank and Shinhan Bank exchanges. WOWPASS card recommended - better rate than airport, works as transport + payment card. USD, TWD, HKD, JPY most popular to exchange. Photo ID required for exchange. Always choose to be charged in KRW at terminals.

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0%

Not expected - not part of Korean culture

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Safe city with low crime rate, friendly locals

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4Gexcellent
5G✓
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WeWork, Local coworking spaces

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