Beaches, fish markets & hillside villages
Busan
부산 · Beaches, seafood & film
Korea's second city is a breezy port of golden beaches, hot-spring spas and the country's biggest fish market. Colorful hillside villages tumble to the sea, and the film festival gives Busan a creative buzz.
Top sightsSights
Gamcheon Culture Village
A hillside maze of pastel houses, murals and art — Busan’s "Santorini".
Haeundae Beach
The city’s famous crescent of sand lined with cafes and towers.
Jagalchi Fish Market
Korea’s largest seafood market — pick your catch and eat it upstairs.
Haedong Yonggungsa
A rare seaside temple perched on the rocks above crashing waves.
Gwangalli Beach
A nightlife beach framed by the glittering Gwangan Bridge.
What to eatFood
Hoe (raw fish)
Ultra-fresh sashimi-style fish, a Jagalchi specialty.
Dwaeji gukbap
A hearty Busan pork-and-rice soup.
Ssiat hotteok
A seed-stuffed sweet pancake, the classic Busan street treat.
Good to know
- The KTX bullet train reaches Busan from Seoul in about 2.5 hours.
- Summer beaches get packed — late spring and early autumn are calmer.
- Base near Haeundae or Seomyeon for the best transit and dining.
Getting there
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) serves regional flights; the KTX links Busan to Seoul and the whole peninsula.
Next city
Jeju