It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes by KTX from Seoul to Busan.
A great 3-day, 2-night course that kills three birds with one stone: the sea, the night view, and food. If this is your first time in Busan, follow along!
A complete guide to Busan for 3 days and 2 nights: a comprehensive collection of sea, night views, and food
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Completely conquer Haeundae. Night view of Haeundae Beach, Dongbaek Island, and The Bay 101. After arriving at KTX Busan Station, take the subway for 1 hour or take a taxi for 30 minutes to Haeundae. Leave your luggage at the accommodation and move lightly.
Night view of Haeundae Beach, Dongbaek Island, and The Bay 101
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Haeundae Beach Korea's representative beach. Sand baths, sea bathing, and surfing are possible on the 1.5km white sand beach. A great beach walking spot even in winter. There are a lot of raw fish restaurants and cafes nearby. There is a huge crowd during the summer vacation season. Recommended to visit in spring/fall. 10-minute walk from Exit 5 of Haeundae Station, Line 2.
11:00 1시간 30분Korea’s representative beach. Sand baths, sea bathing, and surfing are possible on the 1.5km white sand beach. A great beach walking spot even in winter. There are many raw fish restaurants and cafes nearby.
There are huge crowds during the summer vacation season. Recommended to visit in spring/fall. 10-minute walk from Exit 5 of Haeundae Station, Line 2.
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Haeundae Cow Galbi Haeundae’s representative meat restaurant. A long-established store that opened in 1964. Seasoned ribs are the signature dish. The sweet and salty seasoning is a rice thief. The aroma of charcoal fire permeates the meat, creating an explosion of umami. Seasoned ribs cost 32,000 won per serving, cold noodles cost 10,000 won. Wait for over 30 minutes for weekend lunch. Reservation not possible.
12:30 beefHaeundae’s representative meat restaurant. A long-established store that opened in 1964. Seasoned ribs are the signature dish. The sweet and salty seasoning is a rice thief. The aroma of briquette fire permeates the meat, creating an explosion of umami.
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Dongbaek Island (Nurimaru) A small island where Nurimaru, the site of the APEC summit, is located. Connected by foot to Haeundae Beach. Camellia flowers are especially beautiful in January and February when they bloom. 40-minute walk around the island. Free admission to Nurimaru. It’s fantastic if you visit at sunset time.
14:30 1시간A small island where Nurimaru, the site of the APEC summit, is located. Connected by foot to Haeundae Beach. Camellia flowers are especially beautiful in January and February when they bloom. 40 minutes to walk around the island.
Admission to Nurimaru is free. It’s fantastic if you visit at sunset time.
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Haeridan-gil Haeundae back alley cafe street. Crowded with Instagram-worthy cafes, brunch restaurants, and prop shops. A youthful sensibility. A 5-minute walk from Haeundae Station. Relax with a cup of coffee. Weekend afternoons are the most lively.
16:00 1시간 30분Haeundae back alley cafe street. Crowded with Instagram-worthy cafes, brunch restaurants, and prop shops. A youthful sensibility. 5 minutes walk from Haeundae Station.
Relax with a cup of coffee. Weekend afternoons are the most lively.
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The Bay 101 Haeundae Marine City night view restaurant. A complex cultural space in front of the yacht dock. The night view of the skyscraper forest reflecting in the water is fantastic. Various restaurants and pubs. Pasta from 20,000 won, a glass of wine from 15,000 won, reservations required for outdoor terrace seats.
19:00 diningHaeundae Marine City night view restaurant. A complex cultural space in front of the yacht dock. The night view of the skyscraper forest reflecting in the water is fantastic. Various restaurants and pubs.
Today's Key Tips
After arriving at KTX Busan Station, take the subway for 1 hour or taxi for 30 minutes to Haeundae. Leave your luggage at the accommodation and move lightly.
Day 2
Gamcheon + Gwangalli Colorful Gamcheon Culture Village, Gwangan Bridge night view Gamcheon Culture Village must be visited in the morning to get good photos. The night view of Gwangalli is after 7 o'clock.
Colorful Gamcheon Culture Village, Gwangan Bridge night view
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Bonjeon Pork Gukbap When you think of Busan, you have pork gukbap! Seomyeon headquarters is the origin. The white soup made by boiling pork bones for 12 hours is rich and clean. Add salted shrimp and chives and adjust to taste. Perfect as hangover. Pork soup 8,000 won, boiled pork 10,000 won, open 24 hours. This restaurant has people lining up in the morning.
08:30 Pork soup and riceWhen you think of Busan, you have pork soup! Seomyeon headquarters is the origin. The white soup made by boiling pork bones for 12 hours is rich and clean. Add salted shrimp and chives and adjust to taste. Perfect as a hangover.
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A mural village where artists decorated the village along the Gamcheon Culture Village Mountain Bokdo Road. Exploring the maze-like alleys, I discovered a photo zone. The Little Prince sculpture is the most popular. View of the Busan sea from the village observatory. Map stamp tour (2,000 won) recommended. Comfortable shoes are essential as there are a lot of stairs. Take the village bus from Toseong Station.
10:00 2시간A mural village where artists have colorfully decorated the mountainside road village. Exploring the maze-like alleys, I discovered a photo zone. The Little Prince sculpture is the most popular. View of the Busan sea from the village observatory.
Recommended map stamp tour (2,000 won). Comfortable shoes are essential as there are a lot of stairs. Take the village bus from Toseong Station.
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Jagalchi Market Busan’s largest fish market. After purchasing seafood on the first floor, you can eat raw fish right away on the second floor. A paradise of fresh seafood, including raw fish, octopus, and grilled clams. Haggling is a must! Exit 10 of Jagalchi Station, Line 1. The market is right in front. Assorted raw fish is 40,000 won, grilled clams are 30,000 won. You can get the service by bargaining with the market vendor.
12:30 seafoodBusan's largest fish market. After purchasing seafood on the first floor, you can eat raw fish right away on the second floor. A paradise of fresh seafood, including raw fish, octopus, and grilled clams. Haggling is essential!
Jagalchi Station Line 1, Exit 10. The market is right in front.
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Yongdusan Park/Busan Tower An observation spot overlooking the original city center of Busan. You can easily go up by escalator. 360-degree view of the city from the Busan Tower (120m) observatory. The Flower Clock and Chunghon Pagoda are also attractions. Busan Tower admission fee is 12,000 won. Take the escalator from Exit 1 of Nampo Station.
14:30 1시간An observation spot overlooking the original city center of Busan. You can easily go up by escalator. 360-degree view of the city from the Busan Tower (120m) observatory. The Flower Clock and Chunghon Pagoda are also attractions.
Busan Tower admission fee 12,000 won. Take the escalator from Exit 1 of Nampo Station.
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Nampo-dong BIFF Square Busan International Film Festival Street. A photo zone features movie handprints and BIFF sculptures. Street food options such as seed hotteok and bibim vermicelli are plentiful. When the neon sign is turned on in the evening, the atmosphere improves. Seed hotteok is a specialty that you have to wait in line to eat. 1,500 won.
16:00 1시간Busan International Film Festival Street. A photo zone features movie handprints and BIFF sculptures. Street food options such as seed hotteok and bibim vermicelli are plentiful. The mood improves when the neon sign is turned on in the evening.
Seed hotteok is a specialty that you can eat while waiting in line. 1,500 won.
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The night view of Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge is the best view in Busan. The combination of grilled clams and beer at a beach stall is fantastic. The atmosphere is at its peak when the sunset sets and the lights come on on the bridge. Grilled clam set 40,000 won, beer 5,000 won. It's a competition to get a seat on weekend evenings. Early arrival recommended.
18:30 food stallThe night view of Gwangan Bridge is the best view in Busan. The combination of grilled clams and beer at a beach stall is fantastic. The atmosphere is at its peak when the sunset sets and the bridge lights up.
Today's Key Tips
You need to visit Gamcheon Culture Village in the morning to get good photos. The night view of Gwangalli is after 7 o'clock.
Day 3
Gijang + Return Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jukseong Cathedral, Gijang Market Gijang is 30 minutes away from Haeundae. It's perfect for going in the morning and returning after lunch.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jukseong Cathedral, Gijang Market
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Haedong Yonggung Temple is a temple built on a cliff near the sea. If you go down the stairs to the 12 Zodiac Statues, you can pray while listening to the sound of the waves. It is also famous as a sunrise spot. Make a wish at the dragon head sculpture. 10 minutes walk from the parking lot to the temple. Lots of stairs. Admission is free.
08:30 1시간A temple built on a sea cliff. If you go down the stairs to the 12 Zodiac Statues, you can pray while listening to the sound of the waves. It is also famous as a sunrise spot. Make a wish at the dragon head sculpture.
It is a 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the temple. Lots of stairs. Admission is free.
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Jukseong Cathedral (Jukseong Dream Set) A white cathedral on the beach, famous as a filming location for dramas. Although it is not a real cathedral but a set, it is the best photo zone. Get the best shot with the blue sea background. The sunrise time is the most beautiful. Free admission.
10:00 30분A white cathedral on a beach famous for being a filming location for dramas. Although it is not a real cathedral but a set, it is the best photo zone. Get the best shot with the blue sea background.
The sunrise time is the most beautiful. Free admission.
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Gijang Market A port market famous for anchovies. Fresh anchovy sashimi and anchovy ssambap are delicacies. You can also enjoy seafood such as snow crab and octopus at a low price. A local atmosphere. Anchovy ssambap 10,000 won, anchovy sashimi 15,000 won. If you go early in the morning, the anchovies are fresher.
11:00 seafoodA port market famous for anchovies. Fresh anchovy sashimi and anchovy ssambap are delicacies. You can also enjoy seafood such as snow crab and octopus at a low price. A local atmosphere.
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Depart from Busan Station and return to Seoul by KTX. Souvenir shopping at Busan Station. Popular souvenirs include Busan fish cakes, seed hotteok, and flounder. Busan specialties can be purchased at Lotte Mart at Busan Station.
13:00Return to Seoul by KTX. Souvenir shopping at Busan Station. Popular souvenirs include Busan fish cake, seed hotteok, and flatfish fillet.
Busan specialties can be purchased at Lotte Mart at Busan Station.
Today's Key Tips
Gijang is 30 minutes away from Haeundae. It's perfect for going in the morning and returning after lunch.