Busan

A collection of 170 places curated by Catriona Dempsey

Places in this collection

  1. Korean casual dining dongnyeok

    restaurant

    5 Chungmu-daero 82beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea

    You order on a tablet so you don't need any Korean. Try the Chestnut Katsu, it's unique.

    Korean casual dining dongnyeokView on Google Maps

  2. Garden of Tonkatsu

    restaurant

    South Korea, Busan, Suyeong-gu, Millak-dong, 220-3 101호

    This restaurant has an English menu and English-speaking staff. Locals are obsessed with its unique interior.

    Garden of TonkatsuView on Google Maps

  3. Mura ramen

    restaurant

    181-58 Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Skip the mazesoba and get the spicy donkas ramen, which is described as the best hangover cure in Busan.

    Mura ramenView on Google Maps

  4. Snacku

    restaurant

    South Korea, Busan, Geumjeong-gu, Geumjeong-ro 52beon-gil, 45 101호, 102호

    They serve fried chicken stacked so high on rice it almost looks fake.

    SnackuView on Google Maps

  5. ARTE MUSEUM Busan

    attraction

    29 Haeyang-ro 247beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea

    The coolest museum in Korea, cheaper and less crowded than TeamLabs, and the world's largest immersive media art space.

    ARTE MUSEUM BusanView on Google Maps

  6. Seokbulsa

    attraction

    143-79 Mandeokgogae-gil, Buk-gu, Busan, South Korea

    A temple with extraordinary scenery on the top of a mountain, featuring panoramic sculpted Buddha figures on granite stone. It is a BTS Jungkook visited spot near his hometown. Free admission.

    SeokbulsaView on Google Maps

  7. Haeundae Beach

    attraction

    South Korea

    Walk around the area visiting the traditional market

    Haeundae BeachView on Google Maps

  8. Haeundae Blue Line Park

    attraction

    919-2 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Ride the Sky Capsule from Mipo to Cheongsapo at sunset

    Haeundae Blue Line ParkView on Google Maps

  9. Cheongsapo

    attraction

    Busan, South Korea

    Explore, the lighthouses are amazing

    CheongsapoView on Google Maps

  10. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    attraction

    86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea

    Very pretty and near the ocean but also a bit crowded

    Haedong Yonggungsa TempleView on Google Maps

  11. Samgwangsa Temple

    attraction

    Busan, South Korea

    A more peaceful vibe, be prepared for stairs or village bus

    Samgwangsa TempleView on Google Maps

  12. Hwangnyong-san

    attraction

    Busan, South Korea

    Hike up for an amazing panoramic view

    Hwangnyong-sanView on Google Maps

  13. Gwangalli Beach

    attraction

    Busan, South Korea

    Chill at, watch Gwangan Bridge light up at sunset and the fireworks from the boats

    Gwangalli BeachView on Google Maps

  14. Gamcheon Culture Village

    attraction

    203 Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Find a store to send a postcard from and wonder through the small streets

    Gamcheon Culture VillageView on Google Maps

  15. Bokcheonsa Temple

    attraction

    Busan, South Korea

    Serene escape amid urban life, important site for Buddhist religious practices and for visitors seeking to explore Busan’s top sunset spots

    View on Google Maps

  16. Okseongwan

    restaurant

    South Korea, Busan, Suyeong-gu, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, 199 201호

    Loved by locals for many years, prices are normal, food is really good, got an award from Blue Ribbon Survey, order a ganjjajang and tangsuyuk

    OkseongwanView on Google Maps

  17. Spa Land

    other

    5435, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Extravagant Korean spa with indoor and outdoor areas, various sauna rooms, and a ramen bar. Open until 10 PM. Entrance fee around $15, food and massages are extra.

    Spa LandView on Google Maps

  18. 세븐아일랜드

    cafe

    1590 Cheonseong-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Architectural cafe complex on Busan’s coastline with seven buildings, ocean views, and terraces.

    세븐아일랜드View on Google Maps

  19. Seunggi Seed Hotteok

    restaurant

    15 Nampo-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Busan's most famous street food, a crispy, buttery, seeded pancake.

    Seunggi Seed HotteokView on Google Maps

  20. Songdo Bay Station (Songdo Cable Car)

    attraction

    171 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Coastal cable car in Busan offering a sky walk and panoramic ocean views.

    Songdo Bay Station (Songdo Cable Car)View on Google Maps