2 Days Busan Tour

2 Days Busan Tour

Highlights

• 2 Days private tour from Seoul to Busan
• Explore the busy alleyways of the Jagalchi Market and enjoy fresh fish !
• Get some good deals at the city’s most popular traditional market
• Enjoy the scenery of Busan’s dynamic and colorful city and coastline at Yongdusan Park
• Explore Taejongdae Park, a must-see national park for anyone coming for the first time in Busan
• Get thrilled while enjoying one of the best views on Oryukdo Skywalk
• Take in the spectacular view from the fine-sand Gwanganri Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge
• Relax the most popular beach in Korea, Haeundae
• Visit the very picturesque Gamcheon Culture Village with its quirky artworks
• Visit Haedong Yonggungsa, one of the rare seaside temples in Korea

Minimum travelers 2     Duration 2 Days

Overview

Busan is the second largest city and the largest seaport in Korea. Come to Busan and feel this city’s dynamics and cultural variety.

Description

DAY 1

Jagalchi Fish Market

Situated near Nampo Port, Jagalchi Fish Market is composed of an outdoor market and an indoor market located in its six-story building. It is one of the biggest fish markets in the country, especially for its dried seafood section.
While walking among the market’s various alleys you will find a myriad of aquariums and display stands with fresh fish, shellfish, dried seafood and rare species which are difficult to find in other regions of the world! One of the highlight of the market is that you can choose your product and have it prepared at one of the numerous restaurants before savoring it. The products are sold at very reasonable prices. You can enjoy delicious raw fish dishes, marinated crabs, dried seafood and so on! Briquette-roasted sea eels with a spicy marinade are one of the most popular dishes among visitors! (The Jagalchi Festival takes place in October)

Gukje Market

At a walking distance from the Jalgachi Fish Market, Gukje Market is the largest traditional market in Busan! The place was originally set up by refugees who needed to make a living during the Korean War, and it grew into a large busy market. Visitors will find hundreds of products to buy there, going from used everyday items, fruits and vegetables, electronic products, to imported goods sold at very reasonable prices. The market is  especially appreciated for its delicious street food! Situated just across from it, Kkangtong Market also offers many things like cookwares or good quality clothes. The markets’ busy stores and alleys are really fascinating!

Yongdusan Park & Busan Tower

*Observatory of Busan Tower is temporary closed until further notices

Yongdusan, which means “dragon’s head mountain”, is one of the most popular mountains in Busan and was
named like this because of its particular shape. Planted with diverse species of trees, the park features
the 118-meter-high Busan Tower and its observatory from which visitors can admire Busan’s dynamic and colorful city and coastline. In Yongdusan Park you will find a statue of the naval hero Yi Sun Sin, various monuments, and pavilions, but also several interesting museums. Among them, the Museum of World Folk Instruments where visitors can try playing some unique instruments made from fruits or human knee bones, and the Exhibition Hall of World Model Boats.

Taejongdae Park

Situated on the southernmost tip of Yeongdo-gu, Taejongdae is a must-see national park for anyone coming for
the first time in Busan. It was named after the 29th King of the Silla Dynasty, King Taejong, who practiced archery here after unifying the Three Kingdoms. The park is quite a vast area, taking several hours to be entirely visited. Therefore, visitors can ride a small train -Danubi train- which will drive them towards the main touristic attractions such as the lighthouse, the observatory, the pebble beach, a Buddhist temple and so on. The path going down the cliff provides spectacular views of the sea, so prepare your camera! When the weather is nice, you can see Daema Island -or Tsushima- in the distance.

Oryukdo Skywalk

The Oryukdo Skywalk is a recently launched attraction which represents the dividing point between the East Sea and the South Sea. There you can enjoy one of the best views of Oryukdo island! The hoof-shaped glass-bottomed bridge has been safely set up over a 35 meter high cliff and stretches over 15 meters, providing strong sensations to its visitors. You will be able to observe the crashing waves and enjoy the sea air, maybe even see Daema Island in the distance, and it is clearly a good photo spot. If the thrills and spills are for you, you shouldn’t miss it!

Gwanganri Beach

Gwanganri Beach is a fine-sand beach stretching on 1.4km, west of Haeundae Beach. It is located in a bay
crossed by the Gwangan Bridge and is lined with numerous restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs. The area also features a cultural center, a museum, theaters and many other things.
The beach water is crystal clear thanks to the water cleaning program launched by the city officials. Thus, you can enjoy your swim to the fullest! And if you want to add a little more fun, several water sports are available, such as jet skiing and windsurfing.

Gwangandaeggyo Bridge

Gwangandaegyo is a suspension bridge facing the Gwanganri Beach and stretching over 7,4km above the sea. It is the second longest bridge in Korea, after the Incheon Bridge. The view from the Bridge is spectacular as you can admire the never ending sea and many of Busan’s popular attractions such as Oryukdo Island or Hwangnyeongsan Mountain. At night the bridge is sparkling with lights that changes every day, creating a spectacular sight and exuding a very romantic atmosphere.

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae is really popular among Koreans and foreigners and the most famous beach in Korea! Stretching on 1.5km, it is famous for its various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year such as the sand festival or football games projections. In the summertime it is packed with many vacationers who can relax under the sun or go swimming in the clear water, and also try many Korean traditional games such as wrestling or seesaw jumping at the beach folk square. The area is lined with luxurious hotels, small restaurants and there is a popular fishing area at the end.

DAY 2

Gamcheon Culture Village

Our tour guide will lead you in this labyrinthine and picturesque village’s narrow alleys. The Gamcheon Culture
village, also called “Korea’s Santorini” or “Lego Village”, is tightly packed with small vibrant-colored houses decorated with lovely artworks such as mural painting and quirky sculptures. Going up the steep hill you will cross paths with the statue of The Little Prince and his fox, peacefully watching over the village. You will also find numerous souvenir shops, snack stands and cafes. Photographers will surely be able to take wonderful pictures while wandering and exploring this unique village’s streets.

During the Korean War, Gamcheon was a refuge for people as Busan was one of the only areas of the peninsula that remained free from fighting. The village was also the headquarters of Taegeukdo members who believed in the “yin and yang” philosophy. Following this, the village has been built in such a way that no house blocks any other house behind it, letting everyone to prosper.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Haedong Yonggunsa is one of the rare temples in Korea to be situated near the coastlines! Originally built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty, this temple is home to numerous Buddhist treasures such as the Statue of the Great Goddess Buddha of Mercy in the Sea, Daeungjeon Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, and a three-story pagoda with four lions symbolizing joy, anger, sadness and happiness, all of them looking out over the sea. Visitors can go down the 108 steps towards the sea and take in the spectacular scenery of the shoreline.