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Busan / South Korea

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Colorful buildings climbing the hillside at Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan. — “Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea” by VN.NguyenDucDuy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Author VN.NguyenDucDuy. · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Busan, South Korea, for the best experience?April through May and September through October are excellent months for exploring Busan, combining comfortable sightseeing weather with the city's beaches, coastal…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Busan on a first visit?Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, explore Gamcheon Culture Village and Jagalchi Market, and spend time along Busan's distinctive coastal neighborhoods.

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Busan, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Start with dwaeji-gukbap, milmyeon and seafood around Seomyeon, Nampo-dong and Jagalchi, then try street snacks at Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market.

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