Chinatown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gwangalli Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a high-rise building

Gwangalli Beach

Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.

Gwangalli Beach
Haeundae Beach showing a coastal town and a beach

Haeundae Beach

Join the crowds of locals and tourists who come for the views, the fresh ocean air and refreshing dips in the water off Korea’s most famous beach.

Haeundae Beach
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch, a popular shopping spot in Busan. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
Shinsegae Centum City which includes interior views and shopping

Shinsegae Centum City

Browse a huge range of fine fashion and then go ice skating, sample gourmet foods or relax with a spa treatment in the world’s largest department store.

Shinsegae Centum City
Dadaepo Beach showing a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views

Dadaepo Beach

Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.

Dadaepo Beach
Nampodong Street

Nampodong Street

During your trip to Busan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nampodong Street. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Nampodong Street

Activities

Korea Pocket Wifi with SKT Unlimited Data Korea Airports Pick-up

Korea Pocket Wifi with SKT Unlimited Data Korea Airports Pick-up

NZ$16
per traveller
Korea Pocket Wifi with SKT Unlimited Data Korea Airports Pick-up
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour with Sky Capsule

Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule
Busan's Coastal Charm & Culture: Sky Capsule and Gamcheon Village

Busan Coastal Charm & Culture: Gamcheon Village & opt Sky Capsule

NZ$92
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Busan Coastal Charm & Culture: Gamcheon Village & opt Sky Capsule
Gamcheon Mural village

Busan city tour from Seoul by KTX bullet train

NZ$691
per adult
Busan city tour from Seoul by KTX bullet train
MT

Busan Night Tour Including a Cruise w/ Fireworks

NZ$183
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Busan Night Tour Including a Cruise w/ Fireworks
2-Day Customized Tour: Busan and Gyeongju Highlights

2-Day Busan and Gyeongju Highlights

NZ$549
per adult
2-Day Busan and Gyeongju Highlights
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$489 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$489
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice. Modern. Great staff. Beautiful area. Wonderful views."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is NZ$236 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$236
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,954 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"This hotel made us the highlight of our Busan stay. We were treated like royalty every time we entered the hotel; the staffs were very kind to help in anyway they can. We want to thank especially Oscar Park, and his manager. Oscar went above and beyond and to make sure our stay was comfortable, with ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Ananti At Busan Village

Ananti At Busan Village

5 out of 5
267-7 Gijanghaeanro Gijangeup Gijanggun, Busan, BUSAN
The price is NZ$450 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$450
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"It was clean and modern!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Ananti At Busan Village
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is NZ$86 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$86
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,138 reviews)
"Awesome! If you like the traditional Korean breakfast this is the place to go…if you are looking for a continental breakfast like in USA maybe you can skip it."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae

Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae

4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is NZ$240 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$240
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,679 reviews)
"Location - very good and close to beach front. Room - cleaned well. Staff - generally helpful. The trainees are sometimes more helpful than the experienced onces. Breakfast is good but ends too early at 930am. Initial bookings / specific request - not very good and you could be ignored. Laundry - ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae
NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE

NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE

4 out of 5
30 Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is NZ$136 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$136
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"The building is really nice and in excellent location. The only drawback is no laundry option."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
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Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

Busan as well as an individual male

Choryang

4/5(2 area reviews)

Choryang is well liked for its monuments and waterfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, 168 Stairs and Choryang Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.

Choryang
Busan showing signage

Dong-gu

Dong-gu is well liked for its mountain views and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, 168 Stairs and Busan Citizens' Hall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.

Dong-gu
Jung District which includes night scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Busan Tower while getting to know Jung-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station to see more of the area.

Jung-gu
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Photo by Wonho E (CC BY-SA)

Jungang-dong

While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.

Jungang-dong
Jagalchi Fish Market showing markets and food

Nampo-dong

Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Nampo-dong
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers

Seomyeon

Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.

Seomyeon

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