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Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin in Yongdusan Park in Busan.
Observation tower in Busan.
Almost all the seafood sellers are women. We got the impression that most of them weren't very cheerful. It must be a tough job.

 

 

Busan is the largest port in the Republic of Korea.

 

Busan is the second largest and most famous city in South Korea. It is the country's largest port and is home to nearly 4 million people. It is located in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula, on the westernmost part of the Korea Strait, separating the peninsula from the Japanese islands of Tsushima. Busan is nestled in a very hilly area, between the Nakdong River to the west and the Haeundae Spa to the southeast.

 

Busan was the last South Korean stronghold in the Korean War . The North never captured it until the UN entered the war and the war began to slide back toward the 38th parallel. Therefore, Busan suffered less from the fighting than other Korean cities; its old neighborhoods with narrow streets have been preserved.

 

Fish Market in Busan

 

While exploring Busan, be sure to leave plenty of time for its famous fish market, the largest in Korea. It's easily worth spending half a day there, considering you can not only see the seafood but also taste it. Dishes are prepared right in front of you from the seafood you choose. Just keep in mind that some dishes are made with raw seafood. You'll find everything here: fried eels, shark dishes, giant octopus, squid, and crustaceans. The market is especially stunning in the mornings, when wholesale trading takes place. Fishing fleets arrive before dawn, and the catch is immediately unloaded at the pier.

 

Busan is also home to what is arguably Korea's most famous beach, Haeundae. However, the beach season here is short: July and August. For some reason, swimming is prohibited the rest of the year, and police are said to vigilantly enforce this ban.

 

Busan Attractions: Observation Tower

 

In Busan, it's also worth climbing the observation tower. Its observation deck offers a magnificent view of the city and the port area. In front of it, in Yongdusan Park (translated as "Dragon Head Mountain"), stands a monument to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. A hero of the Seven Years' War with Japan from 1592 to 1598, the Korean admiral defeated the Japanese fleet and died in the final decisive battle. Koreans consider him the inventor of the ironclad.

 

 Another famous landmark in Busan is Beomeosa Temple. The temple was founded in 678 by the monk Wisan during the reign of King Munmu. There's a legend surrounding the temple's founding. When the Japanese once again threatened the Korean state, the king had a dream in which he was commanded to find the monk Wisan and accompany him to Mount Gomojeon. There, he prayed for seven days and nights at a golden spring containing a fish descended from the sky. The king complied, and after a week of prayer, warriors descended from the sky and routed the invaders. A temple was then founded on this site. It has burned several times since then during Japanese raids, but has been rebuilt each time.

 

It is also worth mentioning the Gwangan Bridge, the longest bridge in Korea, which was opened in 2003 and is over 7 kilometers long.

View of Busan from the Observation Tower
The Busan fish market sells more than just fish.
View of Yongdusan Park from the Observation Tower in Busan.
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Oh, I love this city. What should I do?

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2011-03-03 15:26:11 | #39

I don't know, it depends on what you want... You could, for example, buy a travel package and go. You could even learn some Korean beforehand, for even more enjoyment.

Posted by: Admin | Posted: 2011-06-22 15:38:31 | #71

The slave market in Busan is a SLAVE market... well, well, give the proofreaders a slap on the wrist =) There is no slave trade in Busan ;)

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2011-09-03 13:46:41 | #134

The proofreaders were punished )) Thanks for finding the typo.

Posted by: Admin | Posted: 2011-09-04 10:27:53 | #135

Can I correct a couple more typos? :) 1. In the Fish Market section - from selected...living creatures. 2. From shark meat.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2011-12-06 15:12:56 | #235

Thank you, it has been fixed.

Posted by: Admin | Posted: 2011-12-07 21:43:41 | #236

I'm a chemistry and biology teacher and I really want to go to Busan to work at a Russian school.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-02-11 17:52:47 | #311

wow, so this is where you should go fishing

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-03-08 04:15:01 | #344

I've already been to Busan. It's a very beautiful city, but it's a pity I didn't visit the fish market.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-04-11 01:31:58 | #390

I'm going to move to Busan.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-05-11 22:03:42 | #420

I liked the aquarium and the beach, and there were more attractive women there than somewhere in Korea.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-05-21 13:58:18 | #429

I'm standing there at the port right now, waiting for a typhoon! Come on over.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-07-17 08:42:06 | #474

I'm also standing at the port. They kicked me out in a vat, but the nightmare didn't happen.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-07-21 18:37:34 | #475

My fondest memories of Busan in the 90s. Friendly, respectable Koreans. Cleanliness and order everywhere. Very law-abiding people. A positive and safe atmosphere at any time of day. A healthy lifestyle. I was particularly struck by the large number of young people not in bars, but in bowling alleys.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-10-12 13:50:19 | #531

And I'm going to work in Busan in January :)

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-10-17 12:07:27 | #533

and I was there drinking honey beer :)

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-11-05 17:05:56 | #552

I've been to Busan three times, but I never saw the sights of the city. I spent the day on Texas Street. Anyone who's been there will understand.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2012-11-10 11:16:40 | #557

I was there in February. Koreans love to drink and don't speak English at all, prices are practically the same as in Russia. The smell there isn't very pleasant. But overall it's not bad. I felt safe.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2013-05-15 04:58:39 | #692

Anyeon, I want to study in Busan. Is there a medical university there? If so, please tell me the name of the university. Admin, please reply. I'm looking forward to your reply.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2013-06-30 17:26:28 | #709

Yes, the city is not bad, and in general South Korea is a cool country.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2013-08-23 13:34:25 | #742

The cleanliness, friendliness, and friendliness of the Koreans have remained. This is noted by all the guests who come to visit me. But the swimming season has been going on for 3 months now. And the rule: "Everyone must get out of the water at 18.00 p.m." has remained the same. But this is only during the season when lifeguards are on duty. And in September (it's no longer the season) - swim as much as you want. Koreans, however, don't swim in September, but Russians - of course! Haeundae Beach is becoming more and more disappointing. Over the past 10 years, there have been almost no changes. It's strange, because it has international status. But our Songdo beach is getting prettier every year! Every year, something new! And according to the plan, there will be many more changes on this beach by 2014. Now the annual festival is held in Songdo. Fun! Beautiful! Delicious! There are already tents with Turkish cuisine and ice cream, with German, with American. And our shashlik, of course. And all kinds of children run along the beach—Filipino, Indian, Uzbek, Russian, and many, many others. Women marry Koreans, bringing their children from previous marriages. And South Korea will raise and educate them all! And heal them, if necessary!

Posted by: ALanka | Posted: 2013-11-10 18:53:10 | #772

They speak excellent English. I've spoken it exclusively for two years. As for drinking... they drink. And how else can they relax if they work 12 or more hours a day and only get 3-5 days off? But at the same time, there's no skipping school. They can spend the whole night drinking, then head to the sauna (they open at 5 a.m.) in the morning, have some soup, and then... keep working. This is my comment on the guest's post above.

Posted by: ALanka | Posted: 2013-11-10 18:59:31 | #773

To the biology teacher. There is no Russian school in Busan. There is a private one, advertised as a school, but in reality, it is an external program. And the atmosphere there is very unhealthy. We've been through this.

Posted by: ALanka | Posted: 2013-11-10 19:04:05 | #774

Busan is a very beautiful city. I lived there for 6 years.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2014-05-29 18:58:30 | #881

I wouldn't say the police are monitoring people's swimming. Foreigners aren't fined.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2014-06-17 11:38:11 | #890

I was swimming at the end of September at Hyundae Beach, there were no police.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2014-11-28 04:17:28 | #923

Haeundae Beach is becoming increasingly disappointing. There have been almost no changes over the past 10 years. It's strange, considering it has international status. But our Songdo Beach is getting prettier every year! Something new every year! And many more changes are planned for this beach by 2014. Now there's an annual festival on Songdo. Fun! Beautiful! Delicious! ---------------- When was the last time you were on Haeundae? They've expanded and reinforced the shoreline, festivals and various events are held there constantly, from early spring to late autumn. Songdo is nowhere near this level, and it's inconvenient to get to, with a limited selection of hotels and motels. The most convenient beach in Busan, in my opinion, is Gwangalli. It's easy to get to from anywhere in the city, it's beautiful, and there are tons of restaurants right along the coastline.

Posted by: Guest | Posted: 2015-10-19 08:51:39 | #988

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