"one night in Busan" Busan by Kid-A

Arrived by train in the late afternoon from Pyeongtaek, and immediately regretted that I was getting on a hydrofoil the next morning to go to Japan.

First impressions of Busan were that it is a place I'd enjoy -- warm and sunny, lively, good nightlife, and beautiful beaches!

Other than info on the hydrofoil to Fukuoka, I spent most of my time near Gwangalli Beach. So that's pretty much all the info I'll have on this page.

Upon stepping out of the train station, map in hand... my friend Dan and I realized we had no idea where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. We spotted some westerners walking along across the street, so we headed over to them. They recommended Gwangalli Beach for the great bars. We found it on the map and were on our way!

The beach sits inside a cove spanned by the Gwangan Bridge, which is colorfully lit up at night. There's about a mile of promenade: one side is the beach, the other is a nice collection of cafes, bars, nightclubs, and hotels. I won't get into the details, but it was a fun night! ;)

• Pros:Lively and really beautiful city!
• Cons:As always in Korea, the language barrier.