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THE MOST IMPRESSIVE SIGHTS OF THE SECOND CITY OF SOUTH KOREA - BUSAN
According to the designation of travelers and the public, Busan is recognized as the “summer capital of South Korea,” and to get to this picturesque and unique exotic place, you will need to spend about two and a half hours railway from Seoul.
Busan and Seoul are the most big cities countries. But their numerous and striking differences in all spheres of life gave Seoul the status of “the greatest city.”

There are 50 reasons that eloquently confirm this status.

Busan usually feels free only at night: you can find groups of friends freely relaxing on the beach and drinking soda. And children, as in many countries, love to play with firecrackers.
Traditional Korean cuisine is hoe (Korean sashimi). But you can’t do without soda here either - there’s always plenty of that at the new fish market.
It will also be interesting to watch how hefty tattooed men have fun with a popular street game: you need to drive your nails into a powerful wooden beam with one blow. The winner receives prizes - cigarettes and whiskey. By the way, a tattoo on a man's body emphasizes strength here in Busan. But in Seoul the opinion is completely different.
Continuing the conversation about culinary traditions, it is worth emphasizing that the specific features of preparing dishes, even taking into account the use of the same seafood, place Busan in the furthest place from Korean cuisine.
Here's what a visitor can do in the second city of South Korea.

Beaches
Haeundae
Beach season opens in Busan from July 1 to August 31 every year. Millions of Koreans and every year more and more foreign tourists enjoy the beauty of the Busan seaside. Beaches become a favorite pastime center, especially on weekend nights.
The "sea village" with its main street Pojangmacha Street is located opposite Haeundae Beach. There are quite a lot of different tent kiosks with seafood and everyone who is hungry from active rest, will gladly replenish their strength with seafood delicacies (live octopus, lobsters and other seafood).
The client can choose the desired dish, which is prepared immediately. And after a few minutes, the selected dish will be served to the customer along with his favorite drink - soda - Busan.
Haeundae Beach has its own contact center: +82 51 749 4335

Among the famous attractions of Busan is the Gwangalli Bridge. This is a gorgeous two-level suspension bridge that will provide a majestic view of the entire Busan. Lovers of romance and simply exciting moments simply must visit Gwangalli at night! 100,000 colorful lights illuminate the entire length of the bridge. If Haeundae Beach is considered a family or friendly vacation spot, then the Gwangalli Bridge has a completely different opinion. This is the territory of romance and solitude of two hearts, or at least several couples.
Contact information here: etour.Busan.go.kr; + 82 51 780 0077

For every tourist, the issue of comfortable accommodation is not the last. Busan offers European-class hotels with a location that is surprisingly advantageous in terms of the beauty of the surrounding areas.

Westin Chosun Hotel Busan
The view of Haeundae Beach Busan from the windows of this Westin Chosun hotel is simply gorgeous! This spectacle is considered the most fantastic and that is why government members have only booked rooms on the 10th floor since it was built 35 years ago. VIP rooms offer their visitors panoramic sea views. The hotel has the opportunity to book excursions for a minimal fee or completely free of charge. When you book a room at this hotel knowledgeable tourists May request rooms with sea view.
Coordinates of the Westin Chosun Busan, Haeundae, 737 Wu 1-Dong, Busan; South Korea; + 82 51 749 7000.
Room rates start around $200, excluding 10% service charge and 11% tax (rate varies by season)

Hotel Park Hyatt Busan considered the most striking attraction of this seaside city. Presentable appearance of the hotel building and comfort inside.
The hotel is not located on the beach, but has a beautiful view of the beaches of Guantalli. Interior in the best traditions Korean people, organically complemented by modern details of European aesthetics. Here the visitor will be offered exquisite Korean cuisine and attentive service in oriental style.
Address: Park Hyatt Busan, 51 Sea City 1-Ro, Haeundae GU, Busan, South Korea; 82 51 990 1234; rooms from $240, excluding 11% tax (rates vary by season)

The hotel is considered another miracle of Busan Paradise Busan. What else can you call a place where, on the very roof of the building, there is an internally heated swimming pool with the aromas of various fragrant herbs! And all this with a fantastic panorama of night city and a bar for the most sophisticated tastes alcoholic drinks and desserts.
Address: Paradise Hotel Busan, 1408-5 Haeundae Dong Chun-gu, Busan, South Korea; + 82 51 742 2121; rooms from $210 (rates depending on season)

Traditional food and drinks in Busan
In Busan they breed pigs. And the symbolic dish of Busan is prepared from pork: humble pork stew. Koreans like to serve this product with the same modest side dish: vegetables and rice. European tourists will not like the unpleasant smell of salt from fermented shrimp, but the amazing taste of the dish will make them forget about the smell of salt very soon. Locals call this food ideal for a morning hangover.
Address: Lay Sundae Pig Gukbap, 543-1 Haeundae Wu-1-Dong-gu, Busan, Korea; + 82 51 731 7005; ₩6,500 ($6)

One of the most beloved Korean delicacies is considered to be the dish “Pig feet with a side of jellyfish.” Boiled soybeans, ginger and garlic, pork feet are served on a large platter with the naengchae option. Chips of cold jellyfish in mustard sauce are especially popular in the summer. All these delicacies can be tasted at Jokbal Hanyang.
Address: Jokbal Hanyang, 35 Bupyeong Dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea; + 82 51 246 3039

Food card- your way around Korea
Hot pies, as many expected, are also sold here!
Ssiat Hoddeok (hotcake seed)
Excellent variety of hot street food(similar to hot dogs) can be considered a hot, sweet, fried cake made from a special variety of local sunflower seeds. Many manufacturers in the international market sell this, but there is only one hoddeok supplier in the Busan market. He officially works by the hour and no one can interfere with him (only the hidden envy of other sellers).
Address: Gukje Sijang (International Market), ⇔Sinchang Dong 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea; the cost of one is 1,000 (90 cents)

Best restaurant in Busan - Dongne Halmae Pajeon- a story of four generations. The restaurant is truly recognized and loved by everyone for its cuisine, for attentive service, for the coziness and comfort of its visitors. For example, the fried scallion “pancakes” with seafood are the stuff of restaurant legend. Here you can choose and order dishes, but be sure to add Tongne Pajeon (₩30,000 or $26 for the medium option) and Utjiji, a range of sweet, chewy ddeok (rice cakes).
You should be careful with fakes! There is an illegal restaurant with almost the same name. The name differs in just one word “Halmae”, and the quality and taste are significantly inferior to the originals.
Address: Dongnae Halmae Pajeon, 367-2 Bokcheon Dong, Dongnae GU, Busan, South Korea; + 82 51 552 0792

Soju Busan is Busan's established liquor, but is lighter and a little sweeter. There are differences in alcohol content: for men, C1 is preferable, and for women, the “Ye” series is preferable. There are up to 20 types of different soju. AND local residents choose a specific type for the corresponding event. For example, for funerals they order Geuriwoye (translated as “nostalgia”), and for joyful events they drink Jeulgowoye (“happy”). There is soju for every taste and mood!

Amazing architectural monuments with a thousand-year history in Busan are temple buildings. Such an outstanding representative of ancient Korean culture can be defined as Temple of Pomos. The history of this religious building begins 1300 years ago. It is located far in the mountains, and the monks are engaged in maintaining the territory of the temple and the building itself in perfect order. Those who wish can freely wander around the premises and surrounding areas to take a break from the bustle of the world. There are proposals to experience the Temple of Life with the help of monks, i.e. learn meditation methods, take part in tea ceremonies. It's inexpensive, but you'll get a lot of impressions!
One night and two day program costs $44-$70 per person, depending on activity selection.
In Korea, there are 33 more temple complexes with no less ancient and fascinating history. It is easy to get to any Temple by taxi and ask the driver to wait a while so that you can also easily go back. Mount Geumjeong invites lovers sightseeing tours(cost from $43, including waiting time).
Address: Pomosa, 546 Cheongnyong Dong, Geumjeong GU, Busan, South Korea; + 51 058 3122Top

Busan (Busan, 부산) is the second largest city in Korea, 3.5 million inhabitants. The largest Korean port. It is located on the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula in the valleys between the Naktong and Suyeon rivers. The city is surrounded on all sides picturesque mountains. Despite his big size and, despite the status of the main port of the country, Busan is, first of all, seaside resort. Accordingly, there will be no problems with entertainment in Busan.

Buddhist Haedong Yeongungsa Temple(Haedong Yonggung-sa) is located on an unusually shaped stone cliff above the seashore. The temple offers a wonderful view of the sea and mountains, and the temple itself is very harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape. Temple website (at English language).

In Busan, not only Buddhist temples have been preserved, but also. The most famous among them is Chungnyeolsa Temple(Chungnyeol-sa), dedicated to the fallen Korean soldiers. The temple is located in the Dongnae-gu area in northern Busan. Temple website (in English). Not far from the temple there are ancient mounds And museum ancient history Pokjeon(Bokcheon Museum).

You can take a break from the oppressive atmosphere of a multimillion-dollar metropolis in numerous parks, which are located both in the center of Busan and on its outskirts and even in the sea. More details about Busan parks read .

Busan deserves special mention bridges. There are many of them, and they are big and beautiful. So, in Busan there is the longest in the world sea ​​bridge– two-story 7-kilometer bridge Kwannan(Gwang-an, 광안대교) was opened in 2003 and connected the banks sea ​​bay. At night, it has a beautifully shimmering backlight. Best view breaks away from Kwannali onto the bridge. Located next to the bridge Amusement park "ME World" with a large Ferris wheel that can be seen from afar.

Port of Busan largest in Korea. I think many will be interested in seeing the coordinated work of dockers and sailors on huge ships.

Busan has great shopping. The city has many shopping centers, markets and shops. You can easily spend the whole day in the shopping districts - there are plenty of cafes and restaurants, and take a break from exhausting shopping :) The most popular places for shopping are the International Market, which is a huge quarter of shops, shops and shopping centers. Without a doubt, you can buy almost everything at the International Market. You can't help but visit the largest department store in the world - Shinsegae Centum City, as well as shopping mall Lotte Super Tower, located in the very high skyscraper Korea (110 floors, height - 510 m).

The Busan International Film Festival attracts many film lovers. He passes Huende.

Climate in Busan soft, thanks to the seaside location. Even in winter the temperature rarely drops below zero degrees. There is practically no snow, but strong winds blow in winter. Hot and humid weather occurs from June to September, but at the same time it also falls most of precipitation, although it is difficult to call it a rainy season. Typhoons occur in August and September. Most comfortable weather in Busan stands in October and November, but at this time the sea is already cool.

Official website of Busan for tourists (in English)

It is difficult for most Korean cities to distinguish their own “face” that is different from others. Everyone was leveled by the war - the terrible civil conflict of 1950-1953. Everywhere there are areas of low-rise private development - a sort of “old Shanghai”, areas of the same type of multi-storey buildings, ultra-modern business buildings made of glass and concrete. Busan was not affected by the war, and the city has its own “trick”.

Past and thoughts

The history can be found at historical museum- it is small, with a well-chosen exhibition and free (by the way, do not miss the hall where you can take part in a tea ceremony, try on a traditional Korean robe - hanbok and try yourself in some traditional Korean craft). The city arose at the beginning of the new era and changed its name several times until it received its modern name around the 10th century. Since the 15th century, Busan has served as the country's main trading port. Trade was carried out mainly with Japan - initially a Japanese trading post was located here, since during times of strict self-isolation, subjects of the Emperor of the Country Rising Sun travel to Seoul was prohibited. And after the conquest of the peninsula by the Japanese and until 1883, Korea traded only with Japan. During the Korean War of 1950-1953, Busan became the temporary capital of the Republic of Korea, as it was the farthest point from the DPRK border and the main military base of the United States and its allies. Anyone interested in the history of the Korean War should visit Memorial Cemetery UN. Until 1963, Busan remained the center of the province, then it became a directly subordinate city, and from January 1995 - a metropolis.

Asian beauty

Without a doubt, Busan is one of the most beautiful cities in Korea, although one must understand that this is beauty in an Asian way. It is smaller than Seoul, with “only” 3.5 million inhabitants. Located in a mountainous area, on the sea coast. There are many bridges in Busan. One of them, Gwan'an, is the longest sea suspension bridge in the country. The people of Busan are extremely proud of him. It is two-story, traffic in one direction is organized along the first floor, in the other - along the second. The Gwan'an Bridge is not only an important object in the city's infrastructure, but also its decoration. It is equipped with special lighting that changes color depending on the time of year and day of the week, thereby creating a magical holiday atmosphere.
A hurried tourist will have about five days to explore Busan. In order to see everything at once, you need to climb observation tower with a 360 degree view - the view will be stunning if the fog does not interfere. And you will be surprised to find that sea ​​port- it's very beautiful, especially when viewed from above. The port is the heart of Busan. It is truly huge, and the figures for the annual increase in cargo turnover are hard to believe - now it is almost 20 million containers per year.
By the way, about the sea. There are many magnificent beaches on the Sea of ​​Japan around the city. Therefore, Busan is sometimes called the “summer capital of Korea.” However, due to the short vacations of vacationers, it’s not that dark even at the height of the season. The most luxurious beach is Haeundae Beach, one and a half kilometers of clean sand. Moreover, 20 meters from the sea, the tallest skyscrapers in Korea were built on an artificial embankment. This union of sand, water and concrete looks very unusual.

Antiquity and innovation

In Busan, hoary antiquity and high-tech are in amazing harmony with each other. Tourists do not ignore " Old city”, which in fact has not existed for a long time - only memories in the form of monuments. Where City Hall stood many years ago, Lotte World Tower now stands, completed and opened to the public as recently as April 2017. It is the eighth tallest skyscraper in the world. The main attraction of the area today is the Chagalchi fish market. The market is two five-story buildings and all the streets around it. Live fish, shells, crabs, sea cucumbers, sea squirts, octopuses, squid, cuttlefish - you've never had so much food staring at you at once! True, meeting an English-speaking merchant on Chagalchi is a great success. On the floor above or in the next stall your “catch” will be prepared. There are also restaurants here where you can enjoy all this splendor at a more than reasonable price. In October, a fish festival is held where artisans compete in cleaning and preparing conger eels, shellfish and raw fish.

In general, if you are planning to try traditional Korean or Japanese food, then there is no problem with this in Busan. With European cooking the situation is much worse. At the same time, the Busan administration is trying to make its city convenient for travelers from countries where they cannot read hieroglyphs. There are many information desks, stands and signs explaining how many kilometers have been traveled to this or that object and how many are still left.
It's funny that Busan has its own "Chinatown", a sort of enclave of alien culture - Texas Street. The name is unofficial, it reminds of the times when American sailors indulged in forbidden pleasures with local beauties. Now this is a Russian-speaking quarter, where Koreans who have repatriated from Russia like to settle.
Haeundae - new area cities. There are few Korean specifics here, but to take a break from the “traditional” neighborhoods, you can go here and breathe in a little Western life. In addition, it is in this part of the city that almost all the best hotels are located.

Buddhist antiquities

As a rule, after visiting a dozen Buddhist monasteries and temples, interest in this type of attractions cools down - they are very similar. However, you still need to visit the Pomos Monastery. It is located in the mountains, almost above the city. Getting here on foot is not easy, especially in the heat, it is better to drive up, especially since the views of the sea and the city from the car window will be very impressive. Atmosphere temple complex, which includes 160 buildings, is very different from the monasteries in Seoul. Less pomp and circumstance, less restoration and bright colors - everything is quite modest. Well, as usual, many legends are associated with the monastery. The name “Pomosa” is formed from the words “nirvana”, “fish” and “temple” - respectively, translated as “Temple where fish from Nirvana play”, although in European reference books it appears as “Monastery of the Heavenly Fish”. And the whole point is that at the top of the mountain on which the monastery stands, there is a rock, and in it there is a well. According to legend, one day she came down from heaven gold fish and has lived there ever since. And the fact that no one saw it does not mean that there are no fish in the well. From the monastery you can no longer see the sea or the city - only forested mountains.

Night vigils

You can while away the evening in the theater at some show or classical concert. And if curiosity is stronger than fatigue, go hang out in the area of ​​Gwangbok Street and Napho-dong Square - a local hybrid of Arbat and Sunset Boulevard. Here you will find delicious food, abundant shopping and signs with handprints of Asian and world cinema stars, as well as great amount places for recreation and entertainment for every taste.
Busan is a paradise for shopaholics: duty-free shops, outlets, giant markets, developed handicraft production. The largest department store in the world, Shinsega Centum City, is located here. Tourists take home traditional crafts and cutlery.
You can come to Busan with meaning - for the international film festival in October, for the fireworks festival in the summer or for cherry blossoms in the spring. But in winter it’s better not to: cold, wind, dampness.

Katerina Smirnova

Enough has been written about the second largest city in South Korea. This could be the end of the article, but no... Almost all significant sources describe Busan as an ordinary place with attractions where people have historically gathered. But not a single article talks about how lucky they are! So, let's consider Busan as a place where you can fall in love, where you want to stay forever. And not without reason:

What places are worth visiting?

Pomosa Temple, Gamcheon Cultural Village are popular tourist places that cannot be reached by foot from the metro - they are too far away. So much has been written about these places on other resources that they have turned into a tourist Mecca, where it is almost impossible to lose yourself in the Korean identity. Fish market Chagalchi is generally a dubious place for a tourist: it opens early, closes early and is more like a stock exchange; after all, this is a place for the seller and the buyer where the latter needs to buy the freshest fish as quickly as possible best price. Instead of popular options, we offer several other quiet places:

Within walking distance

Beach areas

The main attraction of Busan is the beaches, all of which are close to the metro. In general the most the best place For a stay in the city, these are the Gwangalli and Haeundae areas - stunning areas both during the day and in the evening! It is here that the atmosphere of a leisurely resort holiday and the dynamic life of modern South Korea are combined in a special way. Recommended time to visit is autumn.

Secret Temple

In general, what to find Buddhist temple in Korea you have to try: all of them, as a rule, are located outside the city limits and even on the mountain. Fortunately, there are also a lot of mountains in Korea, so practically in the center of Busan there is a secret temple that even Koreans know little about. This is unpopular in in terms of tourism place, but that is precisely why it has special value. The path is not easy, almost always uphill, but the road itself through the narrow streets will immerse you in the atmosphere of Korean originality and tranquility. May the one who walks master the road!

When to visit Busan

Sakura blooms in April and May, and September is great for beach holiday. Summer is not the best best time to visit Busan: despite the rainy season, the city is overloaded with tourists and all this is combined with the high cost of air tickets.

Climate of Busan: precipitation, water and air temperature (clickable)