"BUSAN - MARITIME CITY" Busan by ancient_traveler

Busan Travel Guide: 304 reviews and 739 photos

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Busan Metropolitan City, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. Busan is also South Korea's second largest metropolis, after Seoul. The most densely built up areas of the city are situated in a number of narrow valleys between the Nakdong River and Suyeong River, with mountains separating some of the various districts. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the fifth largest in the world.

Busan has grown along with the Korean economy, and is now an international city that has a lot for tourists to see and do.

Busan Tower

The city's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture, and it is also becoming renowned as an international convention destination.

The city is famous for its seafood and beaches. The Busan fish market has a huge selection of fresh seafood in the early morning. Although primarily known as a port, the city has many steep hills, creating a very unusual mix of mountains and ocean. The area remained relatively untounched during the Korean War, but the flood of refugees drastically shaped the city.

Taejongdae, Busan 2006

The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold.

Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005. It was also one of the host cities for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and is the center for international conventions in Korea.
Sightseeing in Busan (Pusan) can typically be classified into two groups: seashore and interior land.

Busan is growing as a tourist destination. Its proximity to the sea makes for great seafood and an international flair.

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Last visit to Busan: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Oct 5, 2010
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CITY TOUR BUS Transportation (3)

CAMELLIA (Departure: 09:00, 11:20, 12:50, 15:30) Busan station ‡ Lotte hotel ‡ UN memorial cemetery ‡ Busan Museum... more travel advice

KTX train Transportation (3)

It takes about two hours and forty minutes from Seoul to Busan by KTX (Korea's high speed train). Busan station has a... more travel advice

PIFF SQUARE & TEXAS STREET Nightlife (1)

The area has many bars, singing rooms, night clubs, and restaurants that stay open late, so many people head here before... more travel advice

FRESH RAW FISH SLICES Restaurants (2)

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Things to Do (8)
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Hotels (1)
GOLDEN BEACH HOTEL

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Written Mar 26, 2008

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AlbuqRay Jul 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM

So many interesting cities in this world. I had never heard of Busan before (my deficiency). This is a city that I know I would enjoy with old temples, beautiful beaches, grilled eel and even Texas Street! Well done; thanks for sharing, Aida.
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mallyak May 15, 2008 at 2:18 AM

Wonderful pages again..tere-mah Kasih!