Travel Plan for 3-Day Busan Korean Pop Culture (K-Pop)
Overview: This itinerary is designed for those who are interested in exploring Busan’s K-Pop culture in just 3 days. You will be visiting some of the most iconic cultural and historical sites as well as attending some of the best K-Pop related attractions that Busan has to offer.
Day 1: Historic Busan
1. Gamcheon Culture Village
– Transportation: Subway Line 1 (Toseong Station) -> Bus 2 or 2-2 (Gamcheon Elementary School Bus Stop)
– Travel Time: 40 minutes
– Price: Subway – 1,200 KRW ($1.00) / Bus – 1,100 KRW ($0.90)
2. Gukje Market
– Transportation: Walking from Gamcheon Culture Village
– Travel Time: 5 minutes
– Price: Free
3. Busan Tower
– Transportation: Subway Line 1 (Jungang Station) -> Busan Tower Station (Bus Stop 1)
– Travel Time: 20 minutes
– Price: Subway – 1,200 KRW ($1.00) / Busan Tower Observatory – 10,000 KRW ($8.00)
4. Dinner at Jagalchi Market
– Transportation: Subway Line 1 (Jagalchi Station) -> Exit 10
– Travel Time: 15 minutes
– Price: Varies on the seafood you choose
Day 2: K-Pop Day
1. Haeundae Beach
– Transportation: Subway Line 2 (Haeundae Station) -> Exit 5
– Travel Time: 25 minutes
– Price: Free
2. SM Town
– Transportation: Subway Line 2 (Seomyeon Station) -> Exit 8 -> Walk towards Lotte Department Store
– Travel Time: 20 minutes
– Price: Museum entrance fee – 18,000 KRW ($15.00)
3. JYP Entertainment
– Transportation: Taxi from SM Town to JYP Entertainment
– Travel Time: 20 minutes
– Price: Taxi – Approximately 6,000 KRW ($5.00)
4. BEXCO
– Transportation: Bus 54 (opposite JYP Entertainment) -> BEXCO Bus Stop
– Travel Time: 20 minutes
– Price: Bus – 1,100 KRW ($0.90)
5. Dinner at Haeundae Market
– Transportation: Bus 54 -> Haeundae Market Bus Stop
– Travel Time: 15 minutes
– Price: Varies on the food you choose
Day 3: Cultural and Historical Sites
1. Haedong Yonggungsa
– Transportation: Subway Line 2 (Haeundae Station) -> Exit 7 -> Walk towards the bus stop (Jukdo Park Entrance) and take Bus 181
– Travel Time: 50 minutes
– Price: Subway – 1,200 KRW ($1.00) / Bus – 1,300 KRW ($1.10)
2. Beomeosa Temple
– Transportation: Bus 90 or 122 (Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Bus Stop -> Beomeosa Temple Bus Stop)
– Travel Time: 50 minutes
– Price: Bus – 1,300 KRW ($1.10)
3. Yongdusan Park
– Transportation: Subway Line 1 (Jagalchi Station) -> Exit 7 -> Walk towards the Busan Tower and turn left towards Yongdusan Park
– Travel Time: 20 minutes
– Price: Free
4. Dinner at Gwangbokro Street
– Transportation: Walking from Yongdusan Park
– Travel Time: 10 minutes
– Price: Varies on the food you choose
Hotel Recommendations:
– Best Western Haeundae Hotel (Day 2)
– ibis Ambassador Busan City Centre (Day 1 and 3)
FAQs:
1. Are there any other K-Pop related attractions in Busan other than SM Town and JYP Entertainment?
Yes, there are! Other K-Pop related attractions include FNC WOW Store, Busan K-Star Road, Busan One Asia Festival, and more.
2. How much should I budget for this trip?
Approximately $300-$400 not including hotel fees. Food and transportation are relatively affordable in Busan.
3. Is there an English guide available at historic and cultural sites?
Yes, there are English guides and booklets available at most historic and cultural sites in Busan.
