Complete Itinerary in Busan for 3 Days

Busan is a metropolis, a holiday resort and one of South Korea’s most prominent port cities all at the same time. If you are planning to explore as much of it as you can, allow us to recommend a 3-day itinerary to make the most of it.

Jagalchi Market

On the first day visit Jagalchi Market, which is the Busan’s number one fish market. You can try out the fresh seafood there as well as they will cook them and serve them for you in tiny food stalls at the market.

Kok Leng YeoJagalchi Market, Busan, South KoreaCC BY 2.0

Gamcheon Cultural Village

The Gamcheon cultural village is one of Busan’s most famous tourist sites. There is an entire neighbourhood of houses in pastel colours with actual residents where you can walk around and take pictures. If you check into any of the many hotels in Busan, South Korea, they will recommend visiting Gamcheon.

Nanpo-Dong

Nanpo-dong is the quintessential Korean neighbourhood, with hotels and grand department stores, street food carts and the Lotte Observation deck which will give you grand views of the city.

Ken EckertNampo-dong Busy StreetCC BY-SA 4.0

Seomyeon

On the second day, head to Seomyeon which is a great place to scout pretty and quirky shops. Afterwards, you can head to Shinsaegae Centum City which is the largest shopping complex in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records.

Haeundae & the Temple

Haeundae is South Korea’s most famous beach which is a 40-minute drive from Avani Central Busan Hotel. Spend your third day relaxing on the beach and exploring the temples.

midnight.hereHaedong Yonggungsa, BusanCC BY-SA 2.0

 

Complete itinerary in Busan for 3 days

ACTIVITIIES TO DO IN BUSAN
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Busan is a nice mix of modernity, nature, temples and great food. For anyone hoping to visit Busan, here’s a guideline to make your holiday easier.

Getting around Busan

Firstly, Busan is pretty easy to get around. You can use T-money or Cashbee contactless payment cards that you can top up for transport. However, you don’t have to possess both, one of either card is good enough for Busan. You can purchase these cards from any convenience store, and you can ask the staff at your base Avani Central Busan Hotel or any of the other hotels in Busan, South Korea where the nearest store is.

Jagalchi Market

You can opt to begin your day at the Jagalchi market, a fish market that is quite easy to get to. You can choose the seafood you want on the ground floor and have them cooked at any of the restaurants upstairs, a rather unique concept.

Gamcheon Cultural Village

A neighborhood of lovely pastel shade houses built on a mountain, it has gained the title of being the Santorini of the East. Step away from the main tourist area for a more authentic and realer version of this village!

Centum City

For some shopping in Busan, make a stop at Centum City – home to the world’s largest shopping complex; Shinsegae Centum City.