Busan Travel Guide - South Korea Magical Experience
Busan Travel Guide - South Korea Magical Experience FOR MORE FROM SOUTH KOREA Incheon Travel Guide - South Korea Amazing Experience • Incheon Travel Guide - South Korea Amazing... Seoul Korea Travel guide - Enjoy exceptional Seoul weather • Seoul Korea Travel guide - Enjoy exception... Busan (부산, 釜山) (formerly romanized as Pusan) is a city located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang, South Korea. Busan is South Korea's second largest city and largest seaport. Busan is known for its beaches, hot springs, nature reserves and events such as the city's renowned international film festival held each fall. Busan is a good destination for those seeking a more laid back atmosphere than Seoul. Located at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, Busan's important port gives the city an international flair, with sailors from around the world trooping through and a growing number of tourists. Busan has a humid subtropical climate with pretty mild temperatures year-round (at least compared to the rest of South Korea) and features 4 distinctive seasons. Busan sits roughly 450km (280 miles) southeast of Seoul and about 150km (93 miles) northwest of Japan's main islands. Nampodong to the south is Busan's shopping and entertainment downtown, while central Seomyeon at the intersection of subway lines 1 and 2 is the main office building area. Between them are Busan's train station and its international ferry terminals. The beaches of Gwangalli, Haeundae and Songjeong lie to the east, the ruins of mountain fortress Geumjeong guard the north. To the west is Gimhae town where the Busan Airport is located. The eastern district of Haeundae is the most accessible area for foreigners, and many of Busan's attractions can be found here making it a good base to start exploring the city. Busan is divided into 16 districts (구 gu). Buk-gu (북구) is in the north. Busanjin-gu (부산진구) Dong-gu (동구) Dongnae-gu (동래구) Gangseo-gu (강서구) Geumjeong-gu (금정구) Haeundae-gu (해운대구) Jung-gu (중구) Nam-gu (남구) Saha-gu (사하구) Sasang-gu (사상구) Seo-gu (서구) Suyeong-gu (수영구) Yeongdo-gu (영도구) Yeonje-gu (연제구) Gijang-gun (기장군) Nampo-dong is a central shopping and café district. The area around Pukyong National University and Kyungsung University also has many cafés, bars, and restaurants attracting college students and youth. Busan is called the summer capital of Korea since it attracts tourists from all over the country to its six beaches. Luxury hotels and a carnival boardwalk line the beach at Haeundae. Gwangalli Beach has cafés, bars, and restaurants along the beach, and the Grand Gwangan Bridge. Other beaches include Dadaepo Beach on the west edge of the city and Songdo Beach, which is south-central. Haeundae Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Korea. There is also a film, Tidal Wave (2009) based on the location about a tsunami hitting Busan. Geumjeongsan to the west is a weekend hiking spot for Busan residents. To the north, the neighborhoods around Pusan National University (also known as PNU, which is one of the most highly recognized national institutes of higher education in Korea) have student theaters, cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as open-air cultural street performances on weekend nights. Nearby is Beomeosa, the city's main Korean Buddhist temple. Yongdusan Park occupies 69,000 square meters/17 acres (7 ha) and is home to the Busan Tower, Yongdusan Art Gallery, and the Busan Aquarium, the largest aquarium in South Korea. Dongnae-gu is a wealthy and traditional residential area. Dongnae Oncheon is a natural spa area with many baths, tourist hotels, restaurants, clubs and shopping areas. Many restaurants in the area use family recipes. Chungnyeolsa is a Confucian shrine for soldiers who died during the 16th century battle against the Japanese at Dongnae Fortress. Taejongdae is a natural park with cliffs facing the open sea on the island of Yeongdo. The area known as the "Foreigners' Shopping Street", but commonly referred to as "Texas Street" near part of the Port of Busan, and adjacent to the front entrance to the Busan Train Station (부산역). Haedong Yonggung temple is one of three sacred places related to the Goddess Buddha. It is located right next to the sea. Gamcheon Cultural Village, was created in the 1950s as a residential community along a mountain slope. Busan Citizens Park (formerly Camp Hialeah) is a former Imperial Japanese Army base and United States Army camp located in the Busanjin District. Dongbaek island Dongbaek Island is located at the southern end of Haeundae Beach.Huinnyeoul Culture Village was created when Korean War refugees flocked to this area. ( Busan - South Korea ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Busan . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Busan - South Korea Join us for more : / @placestoseein3171
