Itinerary: 10-Day Busan National Museum of Korea Trip
Day 1: Arrival in Busan
– Arrival at Busan International Airport
– Check-in at the hotel: Hotel A, located in the Haeundae-gu district, known for its beaches
– Lunch at the hotel’s restaurant
– Afternoon: Visit Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island
– Dinner: Seafood at Jagalchi Fish Market, accessible through Busan Subway Line 1 or Busan Subway Line 2 (Station: Jagalchi)
– Transportation: From the airport to the hotel (taxi or airport limousine), Bus or subway to the beach and the market
– Estimated cost: Hotel A (around 150,000 KRW/day), Jagalchi Fish Market (around 20,000 KRW/person)
Day 2: Busan Museum of Art
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit the Busan Museum of Art to see contemporary Korean and international art
– Lunch: Try Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) at Gukje Market, located near the museum
– Afternoon: Head to Beomeosa Temple, known for its colourful buildings and temple murals
– Dinner: Korean BBQ at a local restaurant in Beomeosa
– Transportation: Bus or subway to the Busan Museum of Art and Beomeosa Temple
– Estimated cost: Museum entrance (around 6,000 KRW/person), Bibimbap (around 10,000 KRW), Korean BBQ (around 25,000 KRW/person)
Day 3: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and Gamcheon Culture Village
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a rare temple located on the coast
– Lunch: Try Korean-style ramen at a local restaurant near the temple
– Afternoon: Explore Gamcheon Culture Village, also called “Santorini of the East”
– Dinner: Seafood at a local restaurant in Gwangalli Beach area
– Transportation: Bus or taxi to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and Gamcheon Culture Village
– Estimated cost: Temple entrance (free), Korean-style ramen (around 7,000 KRW), seafood (around 30,000 KRW/person)
Day 4: Busan Tower and Seomyeon shopping area
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit Busan Tower, offering excellent views of the city
– Lunch: Taste Korean fried chicken at a local restaurant near the tower
– Afternoon: Explore Seomyeon shopping area, known for its underground shopping centers
– Dinner: Try Korean-style hot pot at a local restaurant in Seomyeon
– Transportation: Bus or subway to Busan Tower and the shopping area
– Estimated cost: Busan Tower entrance (around 8,000 KRW/person), Korean fried chicken (around 16,000 KRW), Korean hot pot (around 20,000 KRW/person)
Day 5: Taejongdae Park and Yeongdo Island
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit Taejongdae Park, a nature reserve with scenic cliffs and springs
– Lunch: Try Korean BBQ pork at Jagalchi Market or Nampo-dong area
– Afternoon: Take a ferry to Yeongdo Island and explore its traditional markets and cafes
– Dinner: Have Korean-style fried rice with various seafood at Chungmu-dong area
– Transportation: Bus or taxi to Taejongdae Park, ferry to Yeongdo Island, taxi or bus to Chungmu-dong area
– Estimated cost: Taejongdae Park entrance (free), Korean BBQ pork (around 20,000 KRW), ferry ride (around 1,500 KRW), fried rice with seafood (around 15,000 KRW/person)
Day 6: Busan National Museum and Yongdusan Park
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit the Busan National Museum, showcasing historical and cultural artefacts
– Lunch: Try some traditional Korean food at a local restaurant near the museum
– Afternoon: Explore Yongdusan Park, famous for its Busan Tower and statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
– Dinner: Taste some Korean-style street food at Gukje Market
– Transportation: Bus or subway to the museum and the park
– Estimated cost: Museum entrance (free), Korean food (around 12,000 KRW), street food (around 7,000 KRW)
Day 7: Spa Land and Nurimaru APEC House
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Relax at Spa Land, a luxury spa facility in the Shinsegae Centum City shopping complex
– Lunch: Try Jjimdak (braised chicken with vegetables) in the Centum City area
– Afternoon: Visit Nurimaru APEC House, a unique venue for international events and meetings
– Dinner: Have Korean-style grilled short rib at a local restaurant in Haeundae
– Transportation: Bus or subway to Centum City and Haeundae areas
– Estimated cost: Spa Land entrance (around 18,000 KRW), Jjimdak (around 15,000 KRW), Nurimaru APEC House entrance (free), grilled short rib (around 25,000 KRW/person)
Day 8: Gwangalli Beach and Kukje Market
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Visit Gwangalli Beach and enjoy the natural scenery and cafes around the beach
– Lunch: Try some local street food at the beach or nearby market
– Afternoon: Explore Kukje Market, a traditional local market and an excellent place for shopping and tasting Korean cuisine
– Dinner: Have some Korean-style sushi at a local restaurant near the market
– Transportation: Bus or subway to Gwangalli Beach and Kukje Market
– Estimated cost: Beach and market (free), street food (around 5,000 KRW), Korean-style sushi (around 20,000 KRW/person)
Day 9: Haeundae Dalmaji Hill and Suyeong River Bike Trail
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Morning: Hike up Haeundae Dalmaji Hill, and enjoy the view of Haeundae and Gwangan Bridge
– Lunch: Try some traditional Korean food at a local restaurant near the hill
– Afternoon: Bike along the Suyeong River Trail, a scenic bike path along the river
– Dinner: Have Korean-style fried chicken with beer at a local restaurant near the trail
– Transportation: Bus or taxi to Haeundae Dalmaji Hill and Suyeong River Trail
– Estimated cost: Hill and trail (free), Korean food (around 12,000 KRW), fried chicken with beer (around 20,000 KRW/person)
Day 10: Departure from Busan
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Check-out from the hotel
– Transportation: Bus or taxi to the airport
– Estimated cost: Transportation to the airport (around 20,000 KRW)
FAQs:
1. What is the best time of the year to visit Busan?
A: The best time to visit Busan is during the autumn (September to November) when the weather is cool and comfortable. Spring (March to May) is also a great time to visit when cherry blossoms become in full bloom.
2. How to get around Busan?
A: Busan has an extensive public transportation system, which includes subways, buses, and taxis. It is easy to use and affordable. Taxis are also available, but they are more expensive than public transportation.
3. What are some good hotels to stay in Busan?
A: There are many good hotels to stay in Busan such as Hotel A, Hilton Busan, Paradise Hotel Busan, and Shilla Stay Haeundae. It depends on your budget and preference of location.
4. What are some popular Korean dishes to try in Busan?
A: Some popular Korean dishes to try in Busan include seafood dishes such as grilled or raw fish, eel, octopus, and shrimp. Other dishes like Bibimbap, Jjimdak, Korean-style fried chicken, and Korean-style fried rice with various seafood are also recommended.
