Purpose: The purpose of this itinerary is to provide a 3-day plan for exploring Busan’s street food scene. The plan will include transportation, activities, and hotel recommendations as well as approximate cost of expenses.
Day 1: Arrival and Street Food Tour
9:00 AM – Arrival at Busan’s Gimhae International Airport. Take the Busan Metro Line 3 to BEXCO (approx. 45 min, KRW 1,400). Check into the Ibis Ambassador Busan Haeundae Hotel which is a 10-minute walk from the station.
11:00 AM – Meet with a local guide for a 3-hour street food tour of Haeundae Market. The tour costs KRW 30,000 per person and includes 10 tastings of street foods like milmyeon, tteokbokki, pajeon and hotteok.
2:00 PM – Visit the Busan Museum of Art for a glimpse of contemporary Korean art. Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Seomyeon (approx. 30 min, KRW 1,400), transfer to Line 1 to get off at Dongnae Station and take the Busan City Tour Bus 2 to Busan Museum of Art stop (approx. 30 min, KRW 1,200). Admission to the museum is KRW 5,000.
5:00 PM – Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Nampo-dong (approx. 30 min, KRW 1,400) to visit the Jagalchi Fish Market. Be sure to try the freshest seafood that Busan has to offer here.
8:00 PM – Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Seomyeon (approx. 25 min, KRW 1,400) for dinner at Jeonju Jungang Hoekwan. This restaurant is known for their bibimbap and ddeokgalbi, which are both Busan specialties. Dinner will cost approximately KRW 15,000.
Day 2: Cultural Sites and More Street Food
9:00 AM – Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Sasang (approx. 20 min, KRW 1,400) and transfer to Line 1 to get off at Seodaesin-dong (approx. 25 min, KRW 1,400). Visit the Beomeosa Temple, one of the three jewel temples in Korea. Admission to the temple is free.
12:00 PM – Walk to the nearby Geumgang Park and enjoy the scenery. Take in some fresh air and enjoy nature.
2:00 PM – Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Jungang-dong (approx. 20 min, KRW 1,400) and visit the Gukje Market. The market has been around for over 60 years and is the representative traditional market of Busan.
5:00 PM – Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Seomyeon (approx. 10 min, KRW 1,400) for dinner at the Gogung Shijang restaurant. The restaurant is known for its Gogung Chicken and lettuce wraps. Dinner will cost approximately KRW 20,000.
7:00 PM – Visit the Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach to see the beautiful skyline of Busan.
Day 3: Departure
9:00 AM – Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Seomyeon (approx. 15 min, KRW 1,400) and transfer to Line 1 to get off at Busan Station (approx. 25 min, KRW 1,400). Take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) to the airport (approx. 30 min, KRW 3,600).
FAQs:
1. What is the recommended hotel near the Metro Station?
A: Ibis Ambassador Busan Haeundae Hotel is the recommended hotel which is a 10-minute walk from BEXCO station.
2. How much does the street food tour cost?
A: The street food tour of Haeundae Market costs KRW 30,000 per person.
3. How to get to Beomeosa Temple from the hotel?
A: Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Sasang and transfer to Line 1 to get off at Seodaesin-dong.
4. How much does it cost to visit the Busan Museum of Art?
A: The admission to the museum is KRW 5,000.
5. What is the recommended restaurant for the bibimbap and ddeokgalbi?
A: Jeonju Jungang Hoekwan is the recommended restaurant for their bibimbap and ddeokgalbi.
6. How much does it cost to dine at Gogung Shijang restaurant?
A: Dinner at the Gogung Shijang restaurant will cost approximately KRW 20,000.
