The 7 Best Beaches in Busan (and How to Pick Yours) Busan is Korea’s beach capital, and its seven city beaches each do something completely different — Haeundae‘s buzz, Songjeong’s surf, Gwangalli‘s bridge lights, Dadaepo’s sunsets and fountain, Songdo’s cable car. This is the complete guide: every beach in depth, exact directions, facilities, when they … Read more

Busan with Kids: The Best Family Days Out & Tips Busan is one of Korea’s easiest cities to travel with children — calm beaches, a big aquarium, a theme park, cable cars and a clean, stroller-friendly metro. Here’s exactly what to do with kids, where to stay, how to get around, and a ready-made family … Read more

Rainy Day in Busan? The Best Things to Do Indoors Rain in Busan? You’re still fine. From the SEA LIFE aquarium and steaming spas to the world’s largest department store, museums and ocean-view cafés, here’s exactly what to do in Busan on a rainy day — plus when the monsoon (jangma) hits and how to … Read more

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium: Tickets, the Tunnel & What to See SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium is the city’s big aquarium, set in three underground floors at the eastern end of Haeundae Beach — home to a 80-metre ocean tunnel, eight themed zones and around 250 species, from sharks and sea turtles to penguins and otters. … Read more

Busan X the Sky: Inside Korea’s 2nd-Tallest Observatory BUSAN X the SKY is Korea’s highest observatory — floors 98 to 100 of the 411.6 m LCT Landmark Tower in Haeundae, with a glass-floor sky walk, the world’s highest Starbucks and 360° views from Haeundae Beach to the Gwangan Bridge. Here’s everything you need: tickets, hours, … Read more

Lotte World Adventure Busan: Rides, Tickets & Tips Lotte World Adventure Busan is the city’s big outdoor theme park at Osiria — home to the Giant Digger launch coaster, a fairytale castle and six themed zones. This is the complete, up-to-date guide: rides, tickets, hours, how to get there and how to do it right. … Read more

Is the Visit Busan Pass Worth It? Price, Attractions & Tips The Visit Busan Pass is the city’s official tourist pass — one card for free entry to 40+ attractions like BUSAN X the Sky, the Sky Capsule and Lotte World. Here’s exactly how it works, what it costs, what’s included and whether it’s worth … Read more

Jagalchi Market: How to Eat at Korea’s Biggest Fish Market Jagalchi is Korea’s largest seafood market and one of Busan’s must-do experiences: pick your catch downstairs, have it cooked upstairs, and eat the freshest seafood of your life. Here’s how it works, what to eat, what it costs and how to get there. Last updated: … Read more

Busan Cinema Center: BIFF’s Home & Its Record-Breaking Roof The Busan Cinema Center — Dureraum — is the city’s boldest landmark: home of the Busan International Film Festival, holder of the Guinness World Record for the longest cantilever roof, and a free, dazzling LED light show after dark. This is the complete guide to visiting, … Read more