Busan in August: Beaches, Heat & the Sea Festival

Gwangalli Beach and the Gwangan Bridge in Busan during the day

Busan in August: Beaches, Heat & the Sea Festival August is the peak of summer in Busan — the warmest sea of the year, the biggest beach festivals and full-throttle energy — but also the hottest, most humid and most crowded month, with sweltering tropical nights and the height of typhoon season. Here is everything … Read more

Taejongdae: Cliffs, a Lighthouse & the Danubi Train

The white Yeongdo Lighthouse and its observation deck above the turquoise sea at Taejongdae in Busan

Taejongdae: Cliffs, a Lighthouse & the Danubi Train Taejongdae is Busan’s most dramatic stretch of coast — pine-clad cliffs, a white lighthouse and sea views that run to the horizon. Here is how to get there, how to use the Danubi train, and exactly what to see. Last Updated: June 2026 The short version Taejongdae … Read more