Q: How to Get to Busan

The easiest and fastest way to get to Busan is by: Plane This is the most common way to reach Busan if you depart from abroad or other cities in South Korea that are far from Busan. Gimhae Airport in Busan is the third busiest airport in South Korea that serves domestic and international commercial flights. From the airport, you can continue the journey by bus, light rail, or taxi. Bus Buses to Busan are available in almost all cities in South Korea. Although the travel time is certainly longer than the train, the fare is generally cheaper. The two main bus terminals in Busan are Dongbu Intercity Bus Terminal and Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal. Ship Travel by ferry or boat is quite commonly used by tourists who depart from several cities in Japan and also Jeju Island in South Korea. Some of these cities are Tsushima Island (under 3 hours), Osaka (approximately 19 hours), Fukuoka (under 3 hours), and Shimonoseki (approximately 13 hours). Train The intercity train (KTX) connection to Busan is quite complete and practical. Seats, facilities, and services on the train are very good, especially if you book first-class tickets. Travel time from Seoul via Daegu or Daejeon takes around 120-150 minutes.

Q: Best Time to Visit Busan

Season You can visit Busan in any season (except winter) and still get a beautiful view and a myriad of exciting things to do. In spring (March-May), flowers bloom in Busan and you will see unforgettable views throughout the city. In addition, the air here is also quite cool in the spring. In the summer (May to August), you might not be able to do a lot of outdoor activities because of the heat, but you can play on the beach and enjoy the nightlife here. Autumn in Busan (starting from August to November) brings cool weather and is suitable for outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and city walks full of beautiful scenery. Rain in Busan lasts throughout the year, so it's a good idea to always bring an umbrella, raincoat, and extra clothes when you visit Busan. Average Temperature The average temperature in Busan in winter can reach 3°C (37°F). Entering spring, the average temperature here rises to 14°C (57°F). In summer, the average temperature can reach 26°C (79°F). In autumn, the average temperature drops to 12°C (54°F). Festival One of the most anticipated annual festivals in Busan is the Busan International Film Festival which is usually held in October. This film festival is one of the biggest and most well-known in Asia, showing a variety of quality international films.

Question 1

What is tiket CLEAN in Busan?

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Do you miss traveling but still worried about the COVID-19 pandemic? We understand completely. Now, you can have a great trip with your loved ones to your favorite places in Busan without worrying! Adapting to the current situation, various tourist sites are now setting new regulations and policies regarding cleanliness and social distancing at the site. We certainly want all t-mates to enjoy a pleasant time while still maintaining health, cleanliness, and safety together.

To find out which tourist attractions in Seoul have implemented this new policy, tiket.com presents "tiket CLEAN"!

Tourist attractions that have “tiket CLEAN” logo on tiket.com’s To Do page mean that they have implemented standard rules and protocols to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Starting from checking the body temperature of all staff and visitors, setting a new requirement to wear face masks and gloves, increasing the frequency of cleaning using disinfectants, providing healthcare and hygiene supplies, to social distancing regulations, such as capacity restrictions or minimum distance when waiting in line.

For more information, you can check the Highlight section of each product page with the “tiket CLEAN” logo. There, you will find a full explanation of the new regulations at the attraction.

Make sure you and your loved ones understand and follow the rules. This way, you, other visitors, and also the staff on duty can both enjoy a pleasant day without worries!

Keep Spirit! We’re All in This Together!

Question 2

What to Expect in Busan

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Busan is a port city in South Korea that is famous for its beautiful beaches, mountains, baths, and temples which are major tourist attractions here. The city is also famous for its massive international film festival which is held every year.

Busan is a suitable city for you to visit if you are traveling with family, partner or alone and is looking for a place that is quieter than crowded.

Question 3

How to Get to Busan

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Busan is by:

Plane

This is the most common way to reach Busan if you depart from abroad or other cities in South Korea that are far from Busan. Gimhae Airport in Busan is the third busiest airport in South Korea that serves domestic and international commercial flights. From the airport, you can continue the journey by bus, light rail, or taxi.

Bus

Buses to Busan are available in almost all cities in South Korea. Although the travel time is certainly longer than the train, the fare is generally cheaper. The two main bus terminals in Busan are Dongbu Intercity Bus Terminal and Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal.

Ship

Travel by ferry or boat is quite commonly used by tourists who depart from several cities in Japan and also Jeju Island in South Korea. Some of these cities are Tsushima Island (under 3 hours), Osaka (approximately 19 hours), Fukuoka (under 3 hours), and Shimonoseki (approximately 13 hours).

Train

The intercity train (KTX) connection to Busan is quite complete and practical. Seats, facilities, and services on the train are very good, especially if you book first-class tickets. Travel time from Seoul via Daegu or Daejeon takes around 120-150 minutes.

Question 4

Accommodation in Busan

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Busan has a number of hotel buildings that offer beautiful views of the city as well as more luxurious rooms. However, the city has more 2 and 3-star accommodations that offer simpler rooms with full facilities at more affordable prices.

Question 5

Instagramable Spots in Busan

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You can collect a variety of cool travel photos here, from those that reflect the city side to those that reflect the traditional side of Busan. Some of the locations that you can visit are Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Taejondae, Oedo Island, and Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.

Question 6

Culinary in Busan

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Busan is one of the cities in South Korea which is a culinary tourism paradise. Some local specialties that you must try are Eomuk (Fishcake that tastes lighter than fishcake in other South Korean cities), Ggom Jangeo (grilled eel), Bibim Guksu (Korean spicy noodles), Pajeon (leek pancake), Milmyeon (cold noodles), and Dwaeji-Gukbap (pork soup with rice).

Vegan / Vegetarian Food

Busan has quite a number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants spread throughout the city. You will find them easily. The food served also varies, from South Korean food to western food.

Question 7

Shopping in Busan

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You can visit the street market and mall in Busan to shop for local products and souvenirs. Some of them are Busanjin Market, Gukje Market, Lotte Duty Free Shop, BIFF Square, and Paradise Duty Free.

Question 8

Best Time to Visit Busan

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Season

You can visit Busan in any season (except winter) and still get a beautiful view and a myriad of exciting things to do. In spring (March-May), flowers bloom in Busan and you will see unforgettable views throughout the city. In addition, the air here is also quite cool in the spring. In the summer (May to August), you might not be able to do a lot of outdoor activities because of the heat, but you can play on the beach and enjoy the nightlife here. Autumn in Busan (starting from August to November) brings cool weather and is suitable for outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and city walks full of beautiful scenery.

Rain in Busan lasts throughout the year, so it's a good idea to always bring an umbrella, raincoat, and extra clothes when you visit Busan.

Average Temperature

The average temperature in Busan in winter can reach 3°C (37°F). Entering spring, the average temperature here rises to 14°C (57°F). In summer, the average temperature can reach 26°C (79°F). In autumn, the average temperature drops to 12°C (54°F).

Festival

One of the most anticipated annual festivals in Busan is the Busan International Film Festival which is usually held in October. This film festival is one of the biggest and most well-known in Asia, showing a variety of quality international films.

Question 9

How to Get Around in Busan

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Surrounded by hills and mountains, downtown Busan is rather scattered so walking around this city is not the best choice. For public transportation, you can rely on buses, subways, and light rails that reach almost all sides of the city. For a more practical trip, you can also rely on metered taxis here.

Question 10

How Big is Busan

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With an area of 770 km², most tourists spend 2 days in this city. However, for a more relaxed tour, you can spend up to 5 days here to try all the exciting things to do in Busan and visit even the most hidden tourist attractions in Busan. Some of the things you can try are enjoying the views of the city from above in Busan Tower, enjoying the hot springs at Cimer Spa, visiting Gamcheon Culture Village to see the beauty directly, relaxing at Haeundae Beach, enjoying the beach views from Taejongdae and Haedong Yonggung Temple, doing culinary tours at Gwangbokdong Food Street, and shopping at Nampodong Market.

Question 11

Currency in Busan

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KRW (Korean Won).

Question 12

Language in Busan

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The main and official language here is Korean. Even so, local residents have their own dialect, the Busan dialect which makes the Korean language has a unique accent and some rather different vocabulary. It's a good idea to learn basic Korean with the Busan dialect while visiting because locals aren't too fluent in English.

Question 13

Busan Time Zone

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Question 14

Plug Type in Busan

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The type of plugs in South Korea are type C and F. Both types have two round pins. This type is also used in many European, Asian, and South American countries. The voltage here is 220V while the frequency of the electric current is 60Hz.

Question 15

Good to Know About Busan

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In the summer, you can wear shorts, short-sleeved T-shirts, sandals or comfortable walking shoes. But, Busan is generally more conservative than Seoul, so it's best not to wear clothes that are more exposing. Always bring a jacket or scarf to cover your upper legs when sitting down if you wear shorts or a skirt.
In autumn and spring, you can wear sweaters, sweatshirts with jackets, trousers, long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and shoes.
In winter, you should wear thick shirts and pants and wear them in layers with easily removable outers (jacket, cardigan) and winter special shoes. Bring gloves, scarves, and earmuffs too.
Don't blow your nose in a public place, even if you have a handkerchief or tissue. Do it on the toilet.
Take off your shoes when you are entering someone's house.
No need to tip the staff.
Don't sit in the priority seat of public transportations if you don't belong to the category that needs it.

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