Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chinatown
Popular places to visit
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dadaepo Beach
Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.
Activities
Busan: Sunset Haeundae Sky Capsule & Busan Night Views Tour
Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village etc
Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)
Busan's Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule
From Busan: Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Day Tour
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Lotte Hotel Busan
The staff are very friendly attentive, the rooms and hotel are spotless, and the overall experience is very comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Paradise Hotel Busan
Staff was kind. I loved cimer spa for their outdoor baths and sauna for their indoor and outdoor onsen like soaks.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Signiel Busan
Our room on 19th floor was fabulous, with superb views of Haeundae beach, incredibly comfortable bed, huge bathroom and a lovely terrace (rare in S Korean hotels). There was a great guest lounge on 8, open all day for complimentary tea/coffee/soft drinks and serving free champagne and nibbles from ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Very clean, nice location, staff was friendly and rooms are very spacious ( we had the double room suite). We also really enjoyed the breakfast every morning!!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
It was a nice new hotel, and they gave us a complimentary upgrade which was a nice surprise!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Right outside main train and bus stations excellent location decent breakfast included
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Choryang
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.
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.
Jung-gu
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.
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.
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.
Beomil-dong
While you're in Beomil-dong, take in top sights like Busan Citizens' Hall and jump on the metro at Beomil Station to see more of the city.
