What to do in Busan

Activities, attractions and tours

Busan
Busan featuring a bridge, landscape views and a city
Chungnyeolsa featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers
Gwangalli Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a high-rise building
Busan showing night scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Places to Visit in Busan

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Top places to visit

1. Gwangalli Beach

Gwangalli Beach is an urban beach well-known for its fine sand and clean, swimmable water. It sits in an attractive bay while looking out across the Sea of Japan to a famous bridge. Gwangalli Beach is a hive of activity from early in the morning until long into the night. Find traditional Korean barbecue restaurants, a fish market, amusement park and concert stage.
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Gwangalli Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a high-rise building

2. Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is Busan’s central beach and most popular summer destination. Work on your tan and float on the water on bright yellow tubes. Enjoy the ocean breeze under one of thousands of umbrellas that turn the 1.5-kilometre (0.9-mile) beachfront into a patchwork of colours. On particularly hot days, there can be 100,000 locals and visitors on the beach. Come to people-watch and observe the bustling atmosphere.
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Haeundae Beach which includes a coastal town, a city and general coastal views

3. Shinsegae Centum City

Shinsegae Centum City proudly claims its status as the world’s largest department store and offers boutique shopping, restaurants and entertainment. This comprehensive shopping centre covers 14 floors and can easily fill a full day with entertainment and activities.
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Shinsegae Centum City showing interior views

4. Dadaepo Beach

Dadaepo Beach is Busan’s most famous stretch of sand. Join locals at this delightful beach where the waters are shallow and gentle, there are plenty of facilities and the scenery is beautiful. There is also the rather impressive Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream spectacle to enjoy too.
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Dadaepo Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

5. Songjeong Beach

Discover a relaxed coastal atmosphere at Songjeong Beach. Join the hordes of local families that come to relish in the beach’s calm water and gorgeous sand. Dabble in watersports, go fishing and be part of vibrant festivals. Songjeong Beach is the quieter and less commercial option to the nearby, developed resort of Haeundae Beach.
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Songjeong Beach which includes surf, general coastal views and a sandy beach

6. Songdo Beach

Join the city residents and tourists that escape the sweltering summer heat of downtown Busan at Songdo Beach. Created in 1913 and upgraded in the 2000s, Songdo Beach is Korea’s first public beach. The name Songdo means pine island and is a reference to pine forests that were once thought to flourish in the area. It presents a quieter coastal experience to Busan’s other beaches such as Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach.
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Songdo Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and a coastal town

7. Paradise Casino

Bet on blackjack or try the slots at Paradise Casino, one of Busan’s newest gambling establishments, not far from the sea-going pleasures of Haeundue Beach. After a day of sun and sand, relax with a game of baccarat while interacting with other visitors to Busan and South Korea.
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8. Jagalchi Fish Market

Find seafood and a fun, bustling atmosphere when you visit the Ja-galchi Fish Market. This multistorey market fills a dockside warehouse and is packed with fish stalls, octopus merchants and South Korean delicacies available for sampling. Whether you like seafood or not, stroll through the lively market and watch as traders advertise their wares, fish slip from workers hands and hungry locals inspect their next meals.
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Jagalchi Fish Market showing interior views and shopping as well as a small group of people

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What to do in Busan

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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

During your visit to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. 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
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
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
Songjeong Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and kite surfing

Songjeong Beach

Enjoy swimming, surfing and live music events during the warm summer months at this quiet beach situated on Busan’s east coast.

Songjeong Beach
Songdo Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and a coastal town

Songdo Beach

Fine golden sand, lively restaurants, a sky walk and lively music festivals make this a popular beach in southern Busan.

Songdo Beach
Paradise Casino

Paradise Casino

After a day on the beach, relax with table games and slot machines at a small casino near the area’s restaurants and bars, not far from the ocean.

Paradise Casino

Explore areas of Busan

Haeundae showing a sunset, a city and general coastal views

Haeundae

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Known across the country for its spacious and beautiful beach, this part of Busan also has numerous exciting cultural attractions.

Haeundae
Busan Citizens Park showing heritage elements, wild flowers and a garden

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 Seven Luck Casino.

Seomyeon
Jagalchi Fish Market featuring food and markets

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
Jung District showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city

Jung-gu

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Find important historical locations commemorating Korea’s fight for independence as well as traditional markets in this southern section of Busan.

Jung-gu
Yeongdo which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating

Yeongdo

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Yeongdo. You might want to make time for a stop at Taejongdae Park or Korea National Maritime Museum.

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Gwangan-dong

When in Gwangan-dong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Gwangalli Beach or Shinsegae Centum City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station.

Gwangan-dong

 

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Day trip destinations from Busan

Ulsan

Ulsan

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Photo by Luccas (CC BY-SA)

Gimhae

Changwon

Changwon

Yangsan

Yangsan

Busan showing food

Gupo

Busan showing a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

Cheongsapo Fishing Village

Frequently asked questions

Is Busan worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to experience the cultural highlights and local charm or sample unique foods and explore the outdoors, there are plenty of things to do in Busan.
How do I spend a day in Busan?
Begin your day with a visit to Songdo Beach and Seomyeon Street. Then, check out other parts of Busan for local restaurants and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Busan?
Songdo Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Busan and should be high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Busan?
You can easily tick off leading attractions like Seomyeon Street, Oryukdo Skywalk and Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion Street with a three-day break in Busan. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so stay a little longer and head to Dong-gu.
Is Busan a walkable city?
With exciting neighbourhoods and major sights within walking distance of the city centre, Busan is a great place to explore on foot. Wander between Seomyeon Street and Samjung The Park. Then take a stroll around Seomyeon, located 3 kilometres from downtown, and Busanjin, which is roughly 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Busan with kids?
If you're looking for sights and activities for all of your group, take a look at these awesome ideas for what to do in Busan with kids.

What to do in Busan for adults?
Nampodong Street and Bosu-Dong Book Street are just a couple of the things to do in Busan. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Busan?
From relaxing in parks to strolling around hip neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to find free things to do in Busan. If you need new ideas, ask for tips from a local tour guide. Seomyeon Street is a great spot for anyone looking to save on their travel adventures.

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