Planning a trip to Korea? Browse our nationwide guides — visas, money, SIM, transport and itineraries. Start with the complete Korea Travel Guide.
Planning a trip to Korea? Browse our nationwide guides — visas, money, SIM, transport and itineraries. Start with the complete Korea Travel Guide.
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
Busan City Tour Bus: Routes, Tickets & Is It Worth It? The open-top, hop-on hop-off Busan City Tour Bus is the easiest way to string together a city that’s spread along the coast. Here’s how the lines work, what each one sees, prices, where to catch it and how to plan a perfect day. Last … Read more
Busan Eomuk: The City’s Beloved Fish Cake Eomuk — Korean fish cake — is Busan’s soul food: a steaming skewer dipped in free broth on a winter street, a croquette that went viral nationwide, and a souvenir locals swear by. Here’s what to eat, where, and the story behind it. Last updated: June 2026 The … Read more
Money in Korea: Cash, Cards, ATMs & the No-Tipping Rule Everything you need to handle money in Korea — the won, where to change cash at the best rates, which ATMs take foreign cards, how to dodge hidden fees, tax-free shopping and why you should never tip. Clear and up to date. Last updated: June … 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
Korea Visa & K-ETA in 2026: Do You Actually Need One? Visa, K-ETA and the free e-Arrival Card, explained in plain English and by nationality. Find out exactly what your passport needs, what changes on 1 January 2027, and how to skip the sites that overcharge travellers. Last updated: July 2026 The short version Visa … 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
Busan Hot Springs and Jjimjilbang: Spa Land, Hurshimchung and the Real Thermal Water Busan sits on two natural hot spring fields, and the cheapest bathhouse in the city stops being the cheapest the moment you stay past four hours. Updated July 2026 The short version Two spring districts Dongnae (alkaline saline, pH 8.17, 46-60°C) and … Read more
