Dalmaji-gil (Haeundae, East Busan)

Dalmaji-gil Road is a beautiful trail along the seaside of Haeundae and Songjeong. It’s famous for its glorious blossoming of cherry trees (during Cherry Blossom season) and pine trees. This place has been selected as one of the eight magnificent views of Korea since old times. It’s also known as ‘cultural street’ as diverse art galleries and hipster café located along the road. 

Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Gwangalli, East Busan)

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Also known as Diamond Bridge, is the largest bridge over the ocean in Korea. It features a special acoustic system and three-dimensional scenery lighting system comprised of the largest scale bridge LED lighting system in the world. Light presentation starts from sunset onwards till midnight. 

Hurshimchung Spa (Dongnae, North Busan)

Hurshimchung Hot Springs is the biggest Korean magnesium spa. It promotes the ability to relieve stress and improve health condition. It has a capacity of 3,000 guest and about 40 bath areas. It separates the men and women section and it’s located at Hotel Nongshim.

Cheongsapo Grilled Clams Village (Haeundae, East Busan)

Also known as Mipo Raw Fish Street, where you’ll find abundant quality fresh fish and a spectacular view of the sea. They have a couple of hipster cafés facing directly towards the ocean and charming restaurants that prepares mouth-watering seafood dishes.

Bosu Dong Book Street (Jung-gu, Mid Busan)

When Busan became the provisional capital during the Korean War, refugees brought and sold their precious books for a living. As time went by, professors and students came to the alley and started purchasing books, contributing to the build up of the current book street. Thus, rare books could be found here. 

Gukje Market Food Street (Nampo, Mid Busan)

Here’s a place for delicious Korean food such as gimbap, sundae, and noodles, all out in the open along the streets. It’s a good representation of the traditional marketplace in Korea. We highly suggest you to try the Chungmu Gimbap, rolls made of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and served with spicy and boiled squid.

Gamcheon Culture Village (Gamcheon, West Busan)

This village was built as a group residence in the 1950s. It’s a terraced group residence from standing in a row along the foot of a mountain. This is definitely a tourist spot that’s also known as Machu Picchu of Korea due to the wonderful scene of alleys being connected together.

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