Relaxing Guest Stay in Busan South Korea

When fall approaches, the streets will transform from a greenish grass field into a yellowish red flower garden. It seems like foliage is metaphor with multi-colored wild flowers in summer. At this time, autumn breeze will start to whistle gently overwhelming hot steaming wind. It is an ideal season for strolling along the sandy beaches while experiencing the fragrant of twilight breeze with your family or friends.       

If you are looking for a pleasant accommodation in Busan for this coming season, you are on the right page! Your guest's stay, The New Day hostel could be your choice to have comfortable and cheerful time in Busan, No only there are variety of room to choose, but also the owner of the hostel is simply sociable, treat all guest like a VIP and kindly introduce the amazing things to do in Busan! If you do not have any ideas on what to eat or where to go, he is absolutely helpful.

The New Day's Relaxing Rooftop Garden

The New Day hostel has the good conditions of being one of the pleasant hostels in Busan due to its good security, clean facilities, strategic location near to noted tourism attraction, convenience of public transportation, and in term of comfort with affordable price. The type of rooms ranging from single room to 8 beds dorm and the price of per night for a person starting as low as 17,000 won. Room rate will be slightly different depending the date and the season. Worth for a stay!

Comfy Room for family trip

Many of the cheap hostels have a small toilet which is inconvenience to move around in the toilet. The New Day hostel has a wide shared shower room and toilet for both man and female. Private toilet is also available for certain room type. There is also a cosmetic room for only women to make up or wash off your make-up before going to sleep. 

Every morning from 7am to 10am, you can have your breakfast with aromatic coffee in the wide kitchen and there is a refrigerator which you can buy your drink without going out to convenience store if you are with your pajamas.  

The New Day's large cozy Kitchen

No one will ever want to miss the chance to visit Haeundae beach when travelling to Busan. The New Day Hostel is just 5 minutes walk from the Haeundae beach where you can purchase some snacks along your walk to the beach. Eating snacks while sunbathing is just simply relaxed and amazing,         

What is more exciting to hear is that you can relax yourself by looking up to the sky while sitting in the rooftop garden of The New Day hostel on 7th floor. This is what we call “travel with relaxation. Isn’t it?” Another marvelous space in the hostel is the Book Café! You can surf internet, read books, drink coffee, chit-chat with your buddies and even play games in the café beside the rooftop garden! Book café in the hostel is cool right?  

The New Day's adorable Book Cafe

You will surely have a safe and exhilarating guest stay with The New Day hostel in Haeundae beach. If you are interested to reserve your booking at The New Day hostel, don’t hesitate to send us a request at Places to Stay in Korea or email us. Stay tuned with LeX Paradise for more comfortable accommodations in South Korea!

Enjoyable Stay at The New Day

The New Day guesthouse detail: 

Address: 632, Haeundae-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan Korea (U-dong, GGaegguitan building 5F) 

Directions:  

By subway: 

Take the subway, line No.1 → Transfer at Seomyeon Station to Line No.2 → Get off at Haeundae and take Exit 1. [Time: 50mins / Fare: 1,300KRW] 

By City Bus:   

Take Bus 1001 at the bus stop in front of Busan Station → Get off at Haeundae Station → A 1 minute walk towards the subway Exit 1. [Time: 40mins / Fare: 1,700KRW] 

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A comfy stay in Busan Korea

Autumn is coming! The scorching summer has almost come to the end and I could not wait for this coming refreshing autumn! Why beaches such as Haeundae and Gwangan-ri are the favorite spots for tourists in summer? Tell me, I would like to hear your opinion.  

Frankly, I would like to recommend traveling in spring or in autumn because you won’t get sunburn easily and of course, the wildflowers are absolutely gorgeous! Accommodation is a big matter to be considered if you want to have a comfy place to re-energize yourself for the next day. In Busan, I would like to recommend Mr. Egg Hostel Original, a comfy stay for you. It is near to BIFF square and Jagachi Market. For the information of BIFF and Jagachi, you can check out my previous post “10 places must-visit in Busan, Korea”.         

Why you should choose a comfy stay at Mr. Egg Hostel Original? 

Mr. Egg Hostel Original

First, their price rate is relatively constant and affordable. Second, the locations are near to subway station and many others tourism attractions. Actually, you have 3 choices of hostel’s location to choose according to your travel destination and convenience. Mr. Egg Hostel Original owner has three similar hostels at hotspots in Busan which are one near to Haeundae beach, another two in Nampo-do that you can go to International market, Jagachi fish market, Bu-byong market, Busan Tower, Busan Book Allay, Nampo shopping street by walking. Also, you can visit the nearest Song-do beach by bus.  

Rubber Clay making at Mr. Egg Hostel Original

Third, the hostel owner is extremely generous and always gives you a friendly smile while trying to help you on the reception. Lastly, their interior design is cute where you can use rubber clay to make a miniature and their room is simple and clean. In addition, every room has a private toilet for taking shower and shared toilet too on the first floor! Every morning from 8~10am, you can prepare a light breakfast with the ingredients provided such as bread, jam, egg, juice and etc.   

Mr. Egg Hostel Original comfy rooms are ranging from dorm type - 8 beds to 4 beds, 2 beds and single bed. Price ranging from minimum 23,000 won - dorm type to 120,000 won - family type.  

Rooms at Mr. Egg Hostel Orginal

**All comfy rooms have a private toilet and are equipped with A/C, heater, floor heating system, clean linens, FREE WI-FI and bathrooms. (plus FREE towel, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, and hair dryer)  

Sean, the owner of Mr. Egg hostel Original and his friendly workers always try their very best to guide you so that you will have the most wonderful days during your stay here. To make your trip more excited, Sean sometimes will have a BBQ party with all the visitors staying in this hostel and this is definitely an experience to remember. This is the reason why there are so many visitors from all over the world and even Korean choose Mr. Egg.  

 

For your convenience, Lex Paradise could help you with the hostel booking and reservation. Drop us a date that where you would like to stay in Busan and we will secure your comfy stay in Busan, kindly make your reservation at Places to stay in Korea. More conveniences and fewer burdens will make your trip to Busan, South Korea more colorful! Every place has its own charm according to the season changes. So does Busan.

Detail about comfy stay at Mr. Egg hostel Original in Busan: 

Mr. Egg Hostel Original Haeundae Address:
Mr. Egg Hostel Original U-dong 618-41 Haeundae-gu Busan Korea 

Direction: From the Haeundae subway station, get out at Exit No. 3, and walk straight until you see NongHyup (NH-Bank) on your left, then turn left and go straight. You will see a church on your right and an alley on your left. Turn left into the alley and follow the one-way alley. You will see Mr. Egg Hostel Original on your left. 

Mr. Egg Hostel Original Nampo Address:
Mr. Egg Hostel Original Nampo Donggwang-dong 3-ga 6-1, Jung-gu, Busan, Korea 600 

Direction: Get off at 'Jungang' station (Next stop of Busan Subway Station) at exit No.5 and go straight until you see KBD bank, then turn left and go straight for a while. You will see Mr.Egg Hostel Original sign and turn right. Mr. Egg Hostel Original Entrance will be on your left.  

*From visitor who comes along with heavy luggage, you can find an elevator at Exit 13 of Jungang station.    

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Win a trip to Busan, Korea this season with LeX Paradise!

LeX Paradise again calling for entries in an amazing "Trip to Busan, Korea Contest". This is the 2nd contest ever being held in LeX Paradise! If you dream about going to Korea or miss your family and friends in Korea? Then this is a chance for you!

The competition is to give away a Zero Fares Busan, South Korea round trip ticket ( worth about RM 1000+ = US$300+) and 3 days hostel stay at Busan to the best competition entry of " Trip to Busan, Korea Contest"

The contest starting now until 10th August 2013, on 23:59,GMT +8
Deadline extended to 15th August 2013 on 23:59,GMT +8 
Contest officially ended, check out the video below for the winner announcement :)

Who can participate in this competition?

Everyone can participate in this contest, either you are

     - Staying in Malaysia 

     - Staying in South East Asia 

     - Traveling in South East Asia 

     - Plan to travel to South East Asia 

     - Plan to travel to South Korea 

     - Planning a trip (but yet to decide where to go)    

     - Currently in Korea and want to visit Malaysia or Southeast Asia.

     - Korean Fans
     - For World Traveler in Oceania, you can still participate in this contest
       if you plan to go to South Korea or Southeast Asia.
       (You can get very budget flight with Air Asia from Oceania to Malaysia)

And must be aged 18 or above.

Check out the past LeX Paradise contest "travel to Korea Contest" and the winner.

How to win the round trip ticket to South Korea?

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The winner will...

- Be notify via email on 11th 17th August 2013

- Win a Zero Fare round trip ticket to Busan, South Korea from Malaysia or vice versa

- 3 days stay at Busan, Korea

- A free World Travel Blogger E-book

- A LeX Paradise blog post entry about your traveling experience in South Korea  

Criteria of the winner: (in order - starting with the most-important)

1. An attractive quote
2. Completed all the steps mentioned above

3. The number of shares of your quote on facebook. 

    (Ask your friends to help you win :] )

Competition term and condition:

1. Once an entry is submitted, you are agreement with all the term and condition below.
2. Entrants must be aged 18 or above.
3. Closing date of the contest is 10th 15th August 2013, on 23:59, GMT +8
4. Only one entry per individual is permitted.
5. Only one winner will be selected.
6. Additional expenses not cover by prize are sole responsibility of the winner.
7. The winner will be notified by email and must respond to the email within 2 days or else a new winner will be selected.
8. The winner's name and location may be published on LeX Paradise.
9. The winner agrees to write a blog post in LeX Paradise of traveling experience in South Korea.
10. The prize is strictly non-transferable or redeemable for cash or exchange.
11. Flight Departure: Winner flies from LCCT in Sepang, Malaysia
12. The prize is only valid for the travelling period before 1st of January 2014.
13. The prize is subject to availability at time of booking. 
14. The prize does not include airport tax, fuel surcharge, counter checking fee, insurance, baggage, meals and amenities which will have to be borne by you.
15. Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties are not permitted and will be disqualified.
16. Term and condition subjected to change without prior notices.

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Mr. Egg Hostel Original

If you have further question and inquiry, please leave comment here.

Check out 10 places must-visit in Busan, Korea and Summer trip to Busan Korea.

Looking forward for your entry!

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Summer trip to Busan Korea with AirAsiaX

여름방학! If you are planning on a mid-year break or summer vacation, AirAsia X has good news for you! AirAsia X has started a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, Korea offering fares as low as RM 269 (one way). Either you are going for, business travel, vacation travel, honeymoon travel, conference travel or world travel, you can enjoy the low fare flight to Busan with your family and friends today!

Busan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, located on the southeastern border of the Korean peninsula. Let’s discover the Top 5 must-visit attractions in dynamic Busan! 

Gamcheon Culture Village    

Gamcheon Culture Village

Nested high in the hills of Saha-gu, this quirky art-filled suburb has emerged from the dust of poverty and war to become one of Busan's most unique architectural and cultural offerings. Some of the empty homes were used to do up themed rooms and art galleries for your viewing pleasure. Embark on an adventure by walking from one house to another where artists were invited to paint murals and sculptures to adorn the colourful house. The rooftop of the houses gives you the most amazing view of the whole village, sea port, ocean and mountains.  

Gukje Market, Gwangbok-dong Market and Nampo-dong Market    

Gukje Market, Gwangbok-dong Market and Nampo-dong Market   

Show off your bargaining skills at any three of these major shopping districts which are connected to each other with shops catered for the young and old with famous and local brands.  

Jagalchi Fish Market    

Jagalchi Fish Market 

Experience the selling of freshly caught fish at the largest seafood market in South Korea. Choose and buy your catch then bring it to the restaurants on the 2 cook and serve you your seafood platter. The market opens 5am to 10pm every day.  

Haeundae Beach    

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is the most popular beach in South Korea. During summer, deck chairs, lounges and floats are available for rent. For the more adventurous, surfing and jet skiing is a must! Nearby, there’s a town scattered with a wide variety of shops and restaurants as well.  

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple    

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

This Temple with an amazing view is built beside the shore that faces the sea with various statues,     stone pagodas and sculptures scattered around the temple area. Tourists and locals flock to this     temple to pray for their family and get a glimpse of the sunrise. May or June is the best time to visit     the temple when the cherry blossoms are at full bloom.  

Not getting enough fun in Busan? There are other events or festivals you can join on this upcoming HOT summer!

Busan Sea Festival (부산 바다축제) 

Busan Beach Art Festival

It is Korea’s largest Sea Festival which attracts many visitors around the globe from Aug.1 to Aug 9. The Busan Sea Festival is held not only at Haeundae Beach, but also at other famous beaches such as Songdo Beach, Gwangalli Beach, and Songjeong Beach in Busan. During Busan Beach Festival period, several pleasant art performances and of course, a variety of water-sport programs such as windsurfing, beach volleyball tournaments are available. Also, don’t forget to enroll yourself with the free lessons in canoeing, kayaking, banana boat rides, scuba diving, and so on. If you are a fan of art, you will like to visit Sea Art Festival 2013 which is expected to be held on the Songo Beach, another beach in Busan from Sept. 14 to Oct. 13 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Songdo beach under the theme of "With Songdo: Remembrance, Marks, People." along with 35 outstanding artworks from Korea and oversea. 

Directions: 

Haeundae Beach  

#[Subway] Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or 5. And walk straight about 500m to Haeundae Beach. 

#[Bus] From Busan Station, take bus 1001 or 1003 to Haeundae.  

To learn more about it check out Haeundae Sea Festival

Songdo Beach 

#Busan Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 7. Take Bus 17, 26 or 61 and get off at the entrance of Songdo (송도입구). 

To learn more about it check out Songdo Art Beach Festival

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌) 

Busan International Magic Festival

Busan International Magic Festival is the largest magic festival in Asia, planned to hold from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 on Busan Cinema Center. This year, more than 30 remarkable magicians from 14 different countries such as Andost (America), Eun-kyoung Park (Korea), Netcheporenko (Russia), Nagisa Haruhiko (Japan) David Stone (French) and others have confirmed to perform on the Busan stage! What excite me the most is you will have chances to interact with your favorite magicians and well, learn a few tricks from them to show off! Admission fee is subjected according to the section you are interested. Chill up your summer with this fascinating magic festival in Busan. 

Directions:  

#Haeundae Beach (Opening Ceremony) 

Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or 5 and a 10min-walk from the station. 

#Busan Cinema Center (Main Events)  

Centum City Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 6. Then, go straight 270m and turn left onto Centum 5-ro Road. Continue to walk 250m, until you see the Busan Cinema Center on your right.  

To learn more about it check out Busan International Magic Festival  

Busan International Rock Festival (부산 국제록페스티벌) 

Busan International Rock Festival

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading rock festival in Asia, will take place on this summer from Aug.2 to Aug 4 at Samnak Riverside Park. Busan Rock Festival has played a crucial role in assembly of world’s popular rock bands started in the year 2000 and will celebrate its 14th anniversary this year. Objectives of this festival are to introduce new trend of rock music, celebrate latest indie bands and rock with cool rock artists! For those who have a strong passion in rock music shouldn’t miss this priceless chance to participate in this exciting rock festival. No admission fee, it is totally FREE! You will be able to feel the openness, youth, and the beauty of Busan through this festival. Let’s rock this together. 

Directions: 

#Sasang Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3. Samnak Riverside Sports Park (삼락강변공원) is a 15min walk from the station. 

To learn more about it check out Busan International Rock Festival  

After visiting Busan, many travelers often visit Jeju Island as it’s just a short 50 minutes flight from Busan! For your information, Jeju Island is a majestic island is one of the 7 Wonders of Nature in the world that comprises various rare yet incredible species of flora and fauna. Several unique collections of museums can be seen in  Teddy Bear Museum, Glass Museum, Sex Museums. To experience the fullest of nature beauty in Jeju, Hallasan Mountain, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Geomunoreum Lava Tube System  which were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (2007) also could be your next destination after Busan. Don’t forget to visit Submarine Tours, Cruises, Night Markets, Seafood Restaurants since they are truly awesome! Other attractions of natural wonders are Sangumburi Crater, Jeongbang Waterfall, Jungmun Daepo Columnar-Jointed Lava.  

Sounds interesting? Then hesitate no more! Log on to AirAsia.com and discover Busan today!

Any thought? Do let me know :)

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Korea Travel Highlights, Best of the Year

2012 is another unforgettable year and for sure was a great travel year especially in South Korea! Let me present you Korea Travel Highlights, Best of the Year 2012.

Seoul

The happening capital city of South Korea! 

The Street of Art, Hongdae, Seoul

- Hongdae, the streets of Hongik University are the place where you can experience the energy of Korea youthful nightlife. It’s a perfect place for those who love dancing and arts. It was one of the place I enjoy the most as I love the all of the art students performing on the streets!

- Dragon Hill Spa Jimjilbang, recommended by CNN Go, The New York Times, as the best place to experience full Korean style spa! The spa fully equiped with complete facilities and you will never get bore to visit multiple times! 

Complete post at "10 places Must-visit in Seoul, South Korea".

Busan

Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. 2 places to highlight: 

Gwangwan Bridge, the Diamond Bridge, Busan

- Haeundae Beach, is the largest beach in Korea that gains a high popularity among international visitors around the year. ‘Haeundae’ in Korean has the meaning of "Sea and Clouds" named by a scholar Choi Chi-Won from Silla Dynasty. Summer is the best time to visit and of course be prepare to face to crowd with sexy body!

- Busan Gwangwan Bridge, extends over 7.42km which connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. In night time is the best moment to observe the glorious lights equipped on the bridge growing brightly in the darkness like a diamond.

Complete post at "10 places Must-visit in Busan, South Korea".

Jejudo Island

Jejudo Island the largest island and smallest province in South Korea.

Hallasan (Halla Mountain)  

- Hallasan or Halla Mountain, is the tallest mountain in South Korea, located at the center of Jeju Island. It is relatively easy to hike mountain, simple and well-developed mountain hiking trails. All of the hiking trails are less than 10 kilometer and you could make it to the peak plus back in a day. Along the way, I can ensure you will get the best photo-shot.    

- The o’sulloc Museum or Green Tea Museum, located near Seogwangdawon Jejudo, a place for visitors to learn about Korea’s traditional tea culture. No matter you are green tea lover or not, never miss to taste different kind of green tea made cakes, cookies and yogurt ice-cream.  

Complete post at "10 places Must-visit in Jejudo Island, South Korea".

Winter in Korea

Daemyung Vivaldi Park: The Nighttime Skiing

- Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World was the first ski resort in Korea to offer nighttime skiing. I love the experience to ski in the night time and they offered the slopes are in unique designed with unexpected twists and turns for maximum thrills. I recommend this for winter sport and it is one of the ski venue near to Seoul.

Complete post at "5 places must-go for ski and winter sports in South Korea".

If you would like to know more about Korea Travel, it is worth to take a look at LeX Paradise Map.

Also want to know other traveller 2012 highlights? Check this out "Best Travel Moment 2012"

Let's looking forward for 2013!

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10 Places Must-Visit in Busan, South Korea

After many great responses of 10 places must-visit in Seoul, it is time for the second largest city in South Korea. Busan, which is the relaxing city for all kinds of travelers, no matter you are on purpose of Business travel, Vacation Travel, Honeymoon Travel, Conference Travel, world travel, student travel or Full time Travel. Busan is another big city which consists of numerous exciting and amusing tourism attractions which mainly surrounded by white sandy beaches with exquisite panorama and more relaxing atmosphere for travelers to walk around the seaside.  Something that you will never miss is the fresh seafood in the market. You can enjoy the scenery of Busan while eating sashimi! Surprisingly, the night view of Busan is able to remind you about your wonderful first love. It’s a sight to behold you must experience if you come to Korea. You might not know that many foreigners choose Busan as their ideal spot for living because of its scrumptious seafood, terrific water sport activities, and magnificent scenery. So, now is the time for you to go through " 10 Places Must-Visit in Busan, South Korea ".

Now, let start our journey to Busan! 가자! (Let’s go)

1.  Haeundae Beach

Haeundae beach is the largest beach in Korea that gains a high popularity among international visitors around the year. ‘Haeundae’ in Korean has the meaning of "Sea and Clouds" named by a scholar Choi Chi-Won from Silla Dynasty. In summer, you can see many beautiful girls with their bikinis and muscular guys along the beach. Undoubtedly, you will be fascinated by the dramatic seascape with its fine white sandy beach. Various sport activities are available in order to provide the best recreation and excitement moment to every visitor who visits Haeundae. Haeundae is usually crowded with tourists every year from June to August (summer). Many cultures events and festivals held on this beautiful beach throughout the year to attract international visitors to have fun together.

Busan Beach, Haeundae Beach

Directions: From Seoul Station, take KTX to Busan station. From Busan station, walk 172m straight and take bus 1003 and get off at Haeundae Beach stop and walk 169m to Haeundae Beach.

2. Gwangwan Bridge/ Diamond Bridge

Busan Gwangwan Bridge extends over 7.42km which connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. When you pass through the Gwangan Bridge on a fine day, best tourist attraction spots such as Oryukdo Island (a rock island), Mt. Hwangryeong), Gwanganri Beach, and Dalmaji Hill can be easily observed. At night, glorious lights equipped on the bridge growing brightly in the darkness like a diamond. To enjoy the awe-inspiring of Gwangan bridge, I recommend you to go to the nearest mountains so that no one will be able to interrupt the romantic atmosphere created by the night view of Busan city.

Gwangwan Bridge, the Diamond Bridge, Busan

3. Beomeosa Temple

1,300-year-old temple that represents Busan, The Beomeosa Temple on Mt. Geumjeong is Busan’s largest, most historical temple. The scent of pine will greet  and envelope you when you enter 1,300-year-old Beomeosa Temple. There are a lot of treasures located at Beomeosa Temple, such as Daewoongjeon, which has been  designated as national treasure No. 434.  The stone lantern in the front yard of Daewoongjeon  is Busan’s designated cultural asset No. 16. The entrance  gate to Beomeosa Temple — Jogyemun — features four  pillars and is often considered to be the best entrance gate  among Korean temples. 

Beomeosa Temple, Busan

Direction: Subway + Bus -At Beomeosa Station (Busan Subway Line No.1) Exit No.5 or No.7, walk between the two exits along the road for about 5 minutes and you will reach the Samsin bus stop. Take Bus No.90 and you will arrive at Beomeosa Temple Ticket Office.

4. Taejongdae

Taejongdae is marked as one of the noted tourism spots in Busan. It’s a park represents Busan, which famous for its remarkable rock beach, located at the southern end of Yongdo Island. There is an atypical rock called ‘Shinsun Rock’, formed by the continuous erosion of waves that produces a mesmerizing outlook of Taejongdae.  You might be lucky if you can clap eyes on the Japanese Island of Tsushima, which is 56km away from Taejongdae on a bright, clear day.  If you don’t want to miss the chance to enjoy the ultimate scenery of the bluish green sea, you should visit the white lighthouse called MOKDO or the Yeongdo Lighthouse and look at the ocean through the observation deck.

Yeongdo Lighthouse, Taejongdae, Busan

Directions:

#Gyeongbu Expressway >Budu (Pier) Road >Busandaegyo (Bridge) >Taejongdae

#Guma Expressway >Budu (Pier) Road >Busandaegyo (Bridge) >Taejongdae

5. Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream

The world’s largest flat fountain, Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream, was newly constructed in June 2009 and has become a popular tourist destination in Dadaepo. The fountain is 2,519 square meters, 60 meters in diameter, and its circumference measures 180 meters. Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream can shoot water 55 meters into the air from its 1,046 nozzles. The fountain’s 27 smaller fountains and 1,148 LED lights provide a fascinating water and light show at Dadaepo Beach every night. This is a good place for lover, family and friends to enjoy the moment!

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream

Direction: Get off at Sinpyeong Station (Subway Line 1) and transfer to Bus bound for Dadaepo Beach (Bus #2, 11, 338, 1000, Saha 3-1)

6. Busan Cinema Center

Busan Cinema Center is an official venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). BIFF has become one of the most popular film festivals in Asia. The designs of the building are extremely extraordinary and distinguished. The ‘Big Roof’ is customized with 42,600 artistic LED lights produces a splendid prospect to draw attention of every pedestrian and foreign visitor. There are 3 buildings for different usages: Cine Mountain, is a multi-purpose performance area functions as a theater, musical stage, concert and other staged events. BIFF Hill, is a ground surface which can be utilized for every festival or event. Another building is Double Cone. It serves as an intermediary which connects Cine Mountain and BIFF Hill together that consists of outdoor cafes, restaurants, bars. You can watch the latest movie in theaters with cheap price every day and free movies on every Tuesday night.

Busan Cinema Center

7. Busan Shinsegae Department Store

Shinsegae Centum City is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest department store in the world which comprises 14 floors. It arouses your desires to shop, eat, play, and enjoy! You can go skating in indoor Ice Rink or having spa for beauty treatments and relief from aches and pains at Spa Land after a long day shopping. Multiplex cinema, book center, indoor golf practice, and other facilities are also available in the department store.

Busan Shinsegae Department Store

8. Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Square

You can actually do a lot of things here. You can enjoy shopping, eating, watching movies and other entertainments. BIFF Square is also known as a city of cinema owing to the hand prints of the famed movie celebrities. This means that BIFF Square is a main venue of the Busan International Film Festival. Foreigners who had visited this street said they have a good impression on Busan.

Busan International Film Festival

9. Jagalchi Market

Jagalchi Market is the largest seafood market in Korea. The name of this area comes from the words Jagal (small rocks) and ch'i (a village next to the seashore). When you hear Jagalchi Ajumma (Married women) working in the Jagalchi market shout “Oiso, boiso, saiso!”, don’t be astonished. This’s because they are inviting you to “Come, look and buy!” their fresh marine products in Busan dialect. Don’t forget to try their fresh raw fish and other seafood right beside the market when you visit. The raw fish will eventually melt in your mouth easily when you eat with the sauces provided. The Busan Jagalchi Festival is held in mid-October every year to promote marine tourism. 

Jagalchi Market, Busan

Direction: Metro Line #1 Jagalchi Station (Exit 10)> Entrance to Jagalchi Market

10. Heosimcheong / Hurshimchung Spa

One of the largest in Asia with hot, tepid, cold and strawberry milk-filled baths, saunas, pools, and an outdoor section. Located in Dongnae district, known to have been bathed in by kings of Silla (57 BCE – 935 CE) and it has facilities to accommodate 3000 guests on five floors. The spring has been developed into a 4,300 meter square urban complex with 4 million visits a year! After tiring days of travelling, it is time to take a rest in a such relaxing spa!

Heosimcheong / Hurshimchung Spa, Busan

Direction: Take Subway Line No. 1 and get off at Oncheonjang station. Use Exit 1 or 3 and proceed on foot (5-7 min. walk)

The Map of 10 Places Must-Visit in Busan, South Korea

These are the 10 places must-visit in Busan. No matter you are just for a short visit or long travel, please do not miss these 10 places must-visit in Busan! This is the city that gives you the freedom to enjoy various water sport activities that you couldn’t find them in Seoul. You would definitely fall in love with Busan within a day! Let’s feel the passion and dynamic heat of Busan city. Now, it’s up to your choice.

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