Beaches
Five idyllic beaches dot the cobalt and velveteen coastline. Be awed by a sunset at Dadaepo, drift dreamily with the waves at Haeundae or indulge in sumptuous seafood at Gwanggalli.
Busan is a wild tapestry of urban razzle dazzle and raffish traditions, simmered together in a heaving cauldron that flings and slings its beguiling decadence on anyone who gets close. With a population of approximately 3.6 million, it is the second-most populous city in South Korea. Attractions include Taejongdae, Gwangalli Beach, Haedong Yonggungsa and Beomeosa.
Get ready to lose yourself in the atomic energy of South Korea with cheap flights to Busan. Busan is home to Gimhae International Airport (PUS), which is a 1-hour drive from the Haeundae District.
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Five idyllic beaches dot the cobalt and velveteen coastline. Be awed by a sunset at Dadaepo, drift dreamily with the waves at Haeundae or indulge in sumptuous seafood at Gwanggalli.
Curious attractions abound. Try exotic delicacies at Jagalchi Fish Market; peruse rare manuscripts in Bosu-dong Book Alley; or slip into one of the herbal hot springs in the Dongnae district.
Venture into bristling markets and down fragrant alleys to discover a world of intoxicating Korean street food. Try spicy tteokbokki and ramen at Haeundae Beach or bibimbab in Meokja Alley.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | South Korea |
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Currency | South Korean Won |
Language | Korean |
Hub Airport | Gimhae International Airport (PUS) |
Airline | Air Busan |
Time Zone | GMT+9 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C & F |
Busan experiences a humid subtropical climate with dry winters and wet summers. The weather is usually consistently temperate, rarely experiencing extreme highs or lows. Spring (March to June) is a fantastic time to visit Busan as flowers burst from their buds in dazzling shades and hues. Along with the fragrant cherry blossoms that famously adorn the landscape in spring, azaleas, lilacs, forsythias and magnolias can also be found clinging to green backdrops. Summer follows at the end of June and bathes the city in hot, humid weather until early September. Temperatures can reach up to 32 degrees Celsius, while typhoons and monsoons are also known to frequent the city during the summer months. Winter (December to March) is dry, but does bring minimal snowfall. For skiing and other winter sports, this is the best time to visit Busan. The city is spectacular in autumn (October to November) as skies are clear, temperatures are pleasant and sunshine casks a warm glow over the streets and landscape.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | -1°C | 1°C | 5°C | 10°C | 14°C | 18°C | 22°C | 23°C | 19°C | 14°C | 8°C | 2°C |
High °C | 7°C | 9°C | 13°C | 18°C | 22°C | 24°C | 27°C | 29°C | 26°C | 22°C | 16°C | 10°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 30 | 50 | 90 | 140 | 180 | 220 | 300 | 290 | 190 | 60 | 50 | 30 |
Some of the earliest evidence of life in Busan can be traced into the mysterious depths of the Palaeolithic Age. Pottery and shells suggest the area was a fishing society.
Although the city of Busan has managed to burst into the future, it has managed to retain some of its rustic charm and seafaring style. Busan defies the gleaming modernity of it neighbouring cities and opts for an easy going seaside lifestyle built around food, culture and subtle decadence.
The peace and serenity of Beomeosa Temple colourful rustic façades of Gamcheon Cultural Village contrast curiously with the the silky curves of Songdo Beach and steaming Dongnae hot springs. Yet they somehow meld together seamlessly, retaining the electric energy of South Korea, but offering something entirely different.
Busan is a place of vivacity, flavour and the soft glow of a divine paradise.
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