Busan is becoming the biggest resort town in South Korea. It has recently featured in a movie called “Black Panther.” And you reading this blog post is probably wondering how to spend a few day in this beautiful beach town. So we have listed everything you need to know and what you can do in Busan.
Seoul to Busan Train (How to Get to Busan from Seoul Vice Versa)
Seoul to Busan KTX train time is about 2.5 hours. Taking the KTX is the best way to get to Busan from Seoul. I have written a blog post about how to take KTX from Seoul to Busan here.
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Where To Stay in Busan
Busan is the second biggest city in Korea and finding the right neighborhood is really important unless you will be wasting time traveling.
The best area to stay in Busan will be Haeundae. It is where the famous beach is at. Also a lot of good restaurants and bars are around there. During summer time, traffic will be horrendous to even get into the Haeundae, so staying near the beach is the best choice.
Staying in Haeundae in Busan Will Save You the Headache During Peak Season with Horrendous Traffic
I stayed at the Park Hyatt Busan which is only 15 minute walk from Haeundae beach. There are other hotels like Paradise hotel and The Westin which are actually right adjacent to the beach.
But the Park Hyatt Busan probably is the best and you can read more about it here why I think it’s the best!
Best Restaurants in Busan South Korea
Trying Dweji Gookbab
Busan Dweji Gookbab (부산 돼지 국밥)
A trip to Busan wouldn’t be complete without trying out dwaeji gookbab (돼지 국밥). It is pork soup mixed with rice. It is one of the most popular and well known comfort food in Busan. And also all over Korea.
It takes hours of boiling the Pork bone to make it a thick and milky broth. It is mixed with pork shank and other parts of pork meat. You can put spicy sauce to make it spicy as well. We have asked our friend from college which is the best Gookbab, and she told us Busan Dweji Gookbab which is not far from Busan Station.
Tel: +82 51-441-2946
Addy: 3-8 Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Wonjo (Original) Halmae Gookbab (원조 할매 국밥)
If you are staying in Haeundae and don’t have the time to go near Busan station, you can try Wonjo Halmae Gookbab. It is as good as Busan Gweji Gookbab, and you don’t have to wait on line for hours.
Tel: +82 51-731-3363
Addy: 27 Gunam-ro 21beon-gil, U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Haeundae Somunnan Amso Galbijip (해운대 소문난 암소 갈비)
I have already wrote about Haeundae Somunnan Amso Galbi on a different blog post. But I am writing it again because it is the best in Korea!
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Korean BBQ is very well known internationally. But having galbi in Seoul is so expensive, I rarely eat it. But Amso Galbi is half the price on what you would pay in Seoul. So, if you are visiting Busan, definitely try Amso Gabli. Also, you have to call and reserve your gabli to get the best (only the non-marinated gabli).
Tel: +82 51-746-0033
Addy: 32-10 Jungdong 2-ro 10beon-gil, Jung 1(il)-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Gaemi jib (개미집)
This is something you can only try it in Busan. Also, it is only for the adventurous travelers who can like spicy food. It is basically a octopus, pig intestine and sprimp mixed with spicy sauce boiled in hot pot in front of you.
It was one of the best food I had in Korea which was tasty and hearty, I ended up having two bowls of rice mixed with the sauce. And the best part is you can mix it with ramen.
Tel: +82 51-747-8569
Addy: 34 Gunam-ro, U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Things to Do in Busan
Spend Time in Haeundae Beach
Haeundae beach is one of the reasons Busan became so famous. During the peak season 400,000 – 500,000 people will visit over the weekend and it can be crazy or either so much fun. The youth, the energy and the festivity will make you wish the summer never ends. However, you might not want this craziness, and there are few other beaches where it is quite. Please leave us a comment and will let you know.
Gwangan Bridge
This is the bridge where “Black Panther” was fighting on the bridge in Busan. It is a long and beautiful. With more than 100,000 lights, it makes it spectacular at night. Best place for the view is at the bar on top of Park Hyatt Busan hotel.
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Jagalchi Fish Market
This is one of the most famous fish market in Korea where it provides a rare opportunity for travelrs to experience the local culture and how people live day to day lives. Vendors offer overwhelming variety of cooked and uncooked dishes including squid, fish, octopus, crab, mussels and more. You can also pick your own fish and ask them to cook it.
Ggangtong Market
This night market has endless of snacks and food selling at a food cart. It is a great way to spend a night.
