"Busan and Korea, changing so quickly!" Busan by Travel2write

Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is a harbor city and designated Metropolitan City in the southeast of South Korea. With a population of about 4 million, Busan is South Korea's second largest metropolis, next to Seoul. The densely populated city is situated in the narrow Nakdong River valley, with mountains acting as a check on expansion to either the east or west.

Busan is Korea's city on the bay, an extended urban sprawl that's grown ten-fold in population since the mid-1940s, and is one of the world's busiest ports.

City surounded by moutains

Kumjung Mountain to the west is a popular weekend hiking spot for Busan residents. Tourist hotels and a carnival boardwalk line the Haeundae Beach district. To the north, the neighborhoods around Pusan National University sport student cafes, bars, and open air noodle restaurants. Chalgalchi Market (near the very active port) is an area of narrow street stalls and is well known for its fish market.

• Pros:Cheaper than Japan!
• Cons:Cab drivers only speak Korean! Figure that???
• In a nutshell:Great place to shop and visit!