Direction: 3-Day Busan Modern Architecture Travel Plan
Purpose: To explore the modern architecture of Busan and immerse in the city’s contemporary art scene.
Day 1:
9:00 AM – Check-in at Shilla Stay Haeundae Hotel
10:00 AM – Depart from the hotel and take Busan subway, line 2 to Centum City Station (15 mins | KRW 1,200)
10:30 AM – Visit Shinsegae Centum City, the world’s largest department store and admire the building’s unique architecture (Free)
11:30 AM – Head over to Busan Cinema Center, another iconic structure in the city, and catch a movie at the center’s multi-purpose auditorium (Movie ticket: KRW 12,000)
1:30 PM – Have lunch at Nolboo Budaejjigae, a local restaurant that serves a specialty Korean comfort food with a modern twist (Approx. KRW 15,000 per person)
3:00 PM – Visit the Gamcheon Culture Village, explore the alleyways of the “Machu Picchu of Busan”, and see the village’s colorful houses and murals (Free)
6:00 PM – Have dinner at Gogung, a Korean restaurant known for their bibimbap (Approx. KRW 20,000 per person)
8:00 PM – Return to the hotel
Day 2:
9:00 AM – Depart from the hotel and take a taxi to Busan Museum of Art (15 mins | Approx. KRW 5,000)
10:00 AM – Visit Busan Museum of Art and see contemporary and traditional artworks (Free)
12:00 PM – Have lunch at The Providence, a modern café with a beautiful outdoor seating area (Approx. KRW 20,000 per person)
1:30 PM – Take a taxi to the Busan International Finance Center (15 mins | Approx. KRW 10,000)
2:00 PM – Marvel at the Busan International Finance Center, the tallest building in Busan, and enjoy the view from the observation deck (Observatory ticket: KRW 15,000)
4:00 PM – Take a taxi to the Busan Cinema Center (15 mins | Approx. KRW 5,000)
4:30 PM – Visit the Busan Cinema Center and see the building’s unique architecture and design elements (Free)
6:00 PM – Have dinner at Oryukdo Sutbul Galbi, a Korean restaurant known for their grilled meat dishes (Approx. KRW 30,000 per person)
8:00 PM – Return to the hotel
Day 3:
9:00 AM – Depart from the hotel and take Busan subway, line 2 to Seomyeon Station (25 mins | KRW 1,200)
10:00 AM – Visit Lotte Department Store, a shopping center with a modern and sleek design (Free)
11:00 AM – Take a taxi to Busan Modern History Museum (15 mins | Approx. KRW 5,000)
11:30 AM – Tour the Busan Modern History Museum, which showcases the history of Busan and its transformation into a modern city (Free)
1:00 PM – Have lunch at Commune B, a trendy food truck park with a variety of international cuisine options (Approx. KRW 15,000 per person)
3:00 PM – Take a taxi to the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal (15 mins | Approx. KRW 5,000)
3:30 PM – Board a bus and travel to the UN Memorial Cemetery (30 mins | Bus fare: KRW 1,200)
4:00 PM – Visit the UN Memorial Cemetery and pay respect to the United Nations soldiers who perished in the Korean War (Free)
6:00 PM – Have dinner at Samjeong Haejangguk, a restaurant famous for their haejangguk (Approx. KRW 10,000 per person)
8:00 PM – Return to the hotel
Hotel recommendations:
– Shilla Stay Haeundae Hotel, located near Haeundae beach and within walking distance to many restaurants and shops.
– Hotel Foret Premier Haeundae, a modern hotel with comfortable rooms and easy access to public transportation.
FAQs:
1. What is the best time to visit Busan?
The best time to visit Busan is from September to November or from March to May when the weather is mild and comfortable.
2. How do I get around in Busan?
The easiest way to get around Busan is by subway, bus, or taxi. Subways and buses are affordable and efficient, while taxis are more expensive but offer more convenience.
3. What are some must-visit modern architecture sites in Busan?
Some must-visit modern architecture sites in Busan include Shinsegae Centum City, Busan Cinema Center, Busan International Finance Center, and the Busan Museum of Art.
