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Busan
Korea's second city with famous beaches and seafood markets.
약 339만 명770 km²1914년 (부산부 설치)
About Busan
Korea's second city sits where mountains meet the sea. Haeundae beach, the world-class Busan International Film Festival, neon-lit raw-fish markets, and hillside mural villages give Busan an energy all its own.
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Neighborhoods
Haeundae
Korea's most visited beach flanked by glass-tower hotels
Gamcheon Culture Village
Pastel terraced alleys — Busan's answer to Santorini
Nampo-dong & Jagalchi
Old-town district anchored by Jagalchi fish market and BIFF Square
Gwangalli
Hip café strip with front-row views of the illuminated Gwangan Bridge
Local Cuisine
Milmyeon
밀면Busan's cold wheat noodles born from the wartime refugee era
Dwaeji Gukbap
돼지국밥Rich pork-bone soup topped with sliced boiled pork
Ssiat Hotteok
씨앗호떡Street pancake stuffed with sunflower seeds and brown sugar
Hoe & Mulhoe
회·물회Ultra-fresh sashimi and chilled vinegary raw-fish soup from Jagalchi
Seasons
Spring
Apr–May: mild beach weather and the Oncheoncheon riverside cherry blossom path in full bloom.
Summer
Jun–Aug: peak beach season. Sea breezes keep it more bearable than inland cities despite the heat.
Autumn
Oct brings the Busan International Film Festival — the whole city buzzes with screenings and celebrity sightings.
Winter
Dec–Feb: Korea's warmest winter thanks to maritime climate. Beach walks are still pleasant.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
6-8월(여름 해수욕) · 10월(단풍)
Must-See Spots
- 해운대·광안리 해변
- 자갈치 시장 해산물
- 감천문화마을
- 부산국제영화제
Travel Tips
- 해운대는 여름 성수기 숙소 조기 예약 필수
- 지하철 1·2호선으로 주요 명소 이동
- 해산물은 자갈치·국제시장 주변이 신선
Getting There
KTX(서울 2.5시간)·고속버스·도시철도
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