Busan, Korea's second largest city, is a vibrant city
Busan, South Korea's second largest city, is blessed with a beautiful natural environment with both mountains and the sea. It is home to Haeundae, a beach resort area lined with high-rise luxury buildings and where the entire city is being modernized, as well as the international marketplace that has everything you need, similar to Ameyoko in Japan, Jagalchi Market, Busan's largest fish market, Nampo-dong, which has a nostalgic atmosphere of old Busan, Seomyeon, where you can enjoy B-grade gourmet food and shopping for young people, and Dongnae, which has temples and mountain castles from the Joseon Dynasty and hot spring facilities. Busan is full of attractions that are unique to each area.
In addition, there are a variety of seasonal festivals and events, such as the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which is held in the Haeundae and Nampo-dong areas every October, and the Busan Fireworks Festival, which brightens up the night sky of Busan.
city | Busan Metropolitan City (BUSAN) |
population | 3,338,167 people (May 2022) 05nd place in Japan |
area | 765.94㎢ |
food | Dwaeji-gukbap,Milmyeon(Wheat Noodles),seafood pot |
Busan Transportation | Busan KTX Station,Gimhae International Airport,Busan International Passenger Terminal, Busan International Cruise Terminal, Busan Western Bus Terminal,Busan Bus Terminal |
Popular Area Map | Nampo-dong,Seomyeon,Haeundae,Gwangalli,Dongnaiな ど |
City symbols (flowers, trees, birds, fish) | Camellia flower, camellia, seagull, mackerel |
Administrative division | 15 districts and 1 county |