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Things to see in Busan (South Korea): 32 places and when to go
Busan is a major city in South Korea with around 3,480,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Architecture (6), With kids (6). The best known are Beomeosa, Busan Tower and Haeundae Beach. The best time to come is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Korea · 35.097, 129.0081
- Population
- About 3,480,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Architecture (6) · With kids (6) · Museums and art (6) · Mountains (6) · Beaches (3)
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and August.
- Nearest airport
- PUS Busan, 11 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- JangSan Mountain, at 634 m.
What to see in Busan
The places in and around Busan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- BeomeosaTemple22 km
- Busan TowerSkyscraper in Busan, South Korea2.2 km
- Haeundae BeachBeach in Busan, South Korea16 km
- Gwangan BridgeSuspension bridge in Busan, South Korea12 km
- Haedong YonggungsaTemple in South Korea22 km
- Busan–Geoje BridgeBridge25 km
- Busan Harbor BridgeRoad bridge in South Korea5.3 km
- Gwangalli BeachBeach in Busan, South Korea12 km
- Sea Life Busan AquariumAquarium in Haeundae Beach, South Korea16 km
- Busan Modern History MuseumMuseum in Busan, South Korea2.2 km
- Busan MuseumRegional History Museum in Busan Namgu Daeyeon dong8.6 km
- Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, GijangFortress in Busan, South Korea27 km
- HwangnyeongsanMountain in Busan, South Korea9.5 km
- Provisional Capital Memorial HallMuseum in Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea1.1 km
- Bokcheon MuseumArchaeology museum in Busan, South Korea15 km
- Busan Marine Natural History MuseumNatural history museum in Busan, South Korea15 km
- BongraesanMountain in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea4.6 km
- Gadeok BridgeBridge in South Korea16 km
- SinosanMountain in South Korea21 km
- Songdo BeachMan-made beach in South Korea2.6 km
- Gimhae Daeseong-dong TumuliArchaeological site in South Korea20 km
- Eulsukdo BridgeRoad bridge in South Korea6.4 km
- BaekdusanMountain in South Korea18 km
- Ognyeo BongMountain in South Korea40 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Nature: JangSan Mountain
- With kids: Geoje Sea World, Gimhae Gaya Theme Park, Gimhae Lotte Water Park, LOTTE WORLD Busan, Ocean View Cart Racing
- Hot springs: Heosimcheong indoor spa
- Museums and art: National Institute of Fisheries Science
When to go to Busan
The best time to visit Busan is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunPossible14:21
- JulBetter not14:09
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. In September, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Busan
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS, Busan), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Changwon14 places41 km
- Ulsan22 places57 km
- Gyeongju17 places85 km
- Daegu20 places93 km
- Yeosu24 places122 km
- Jeonju20 places188 km
And all of South Korea, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Busan?
The best known: Beomeosa, Busan Tower, Haeundae Beach, Gwangan Bridge, Haedong Yonggungsa. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Busan?
March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Busan?
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 11 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Busan as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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