Direction and Purpose: The purpose of this itinerary is to explore the natural beauty of Busan, South Korea through its parks and nature reserves.
Day 1: Taejongdae Park and Gamcheon Culture Village
– Breakfast at your hotel
– Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Nampo Station (approximately 25 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Walk to Busan Bus Terminal and take Bus 88 or 101 to Taejongdae (approximately 50 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Explore Taejongdae Park’s cliffs, lighthouse, and gorgeous views (admission fee: 5,000 KRW)
– Take Bus 101 or 30 to Gamcheon Culture Village (approximately 35 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Stroll through Gamcheon’s colorful alleyways and enjoy its street art
– Lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant in Gamcheon (approximately 10,000 KRW)
– Take Bus 2 or 2-2 to Gukje Market (approximately 20 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Shop for souvenirs and snacks at Gukje Market
– Dinner at a local seafood restaurant near Gukje Market (approximately 15,000 KRW)
– Return to your hotel by taking Busan Metro Line 1 or a taxi (approximately 20 minutes, 10,000 KRW)
Hotel Recommendation: Shin Shin Hotel Busan, Holiday Inn Express Busan Station Square
Day 2: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and Haeundae Beach
– Breakfast at your hotel
– Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Haeundae Station (approximately 40 minutes, 1,400 KRW)
– Walk to Haeundae Beach and enjoy the ocean view
– Take a taxi to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (approximately 15 minutes, 10,000 KRW)
– Explore the temple’s scenic beauty and unique architecture (admission fee: free)
– Take a taxi to Centum City (approximately 20 minutes, 10,000 KRW)
– Lunch at a food court in Shinsegae Centum City (approximately 10,000 KRW)
– Visit the Busan Cinema Center nearby (admission fee: free)
– Dinner at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Haeundae (approximately 20,000 KRW)
– Return to your hotel by taking Busan Metro Line 1 or a taxi (approximately 30 minutes, 12,000 KRW)
Hotel Recommendation: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae, BOROOM Guesthouse
Day 3: Ecological Park and Gwangan Bridge
– Breakfast at your hotel
– Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Jangsan Station (approximately 25 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Walk to Jangsan Ecological Park and enjoy its natural beauty (admission fee: free)
– Take Bus 54 or 100 to Gwangan Bridge (approximately 30 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Walk across the bridge and take in the stunning views
– Lunch at a street food market near Gwangan Beach (approximately 5,000 KRW)
– Rent a bicycle and cycle along Gwangan Beach (hourly rental fee: approximately 3,000 KRW)
– Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Seomyeon Station (approximately 25 minutes, 1,200 KRW)
– Dinner at a Korean restaurant in Seomyeon (approximately 15,000 KRW)
– Return to your hotel by taking Busan Metro Line 1 or a taxi (approximately 20 minutes, 10,000 KRW)
Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Foret Premier Nampo, Mont Hotel Seoul (Busan)
