Destinations / Busan
Busan 부산
Korea's beach city: seafood markets, hillside villages and temples by the sea.
- From Seoul
- KTX about 2h 40m
- How long
- 2–3 days
Don't miss
- Gamcheon Culture Village
- Haeundae & Blueline Park
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Festivals & seasons
- Late March to OctoberLotte Giants home games 롯데 자이언츠 홈경기
Sajik Stadium is famous for Korea's most passionate baseball crowd.
- Late May or early JuneHaeundae Sand Festival 해운대 모래축제
Giant sand sculptures on Haeundae Beach.
- Early AugustBusan Sea Festival 부산바다축제
Beach concerts and events across the city's beaches.
- Late September or early OctoberBusan International Film Festival 부산국제영화제
Asia's biggest film festival, with open-air screenings and star sightings.
- Usually NovemberBusan Fireworks Festival 부산불꽃축제
Fireworks over Gwangan Bridge, seen from Gwangalli Beach.
Dates change every year. Confirm on the official site before you book.
Busan guides
Romantic Busan Date: Sky Capsule Sunset, Cheongsapo & Gwangalli Drone Show (Couple's Itinerary)
A one-day Busan date: ride the Haeundae Sky Capsule, watch sunset from Cheongsapo's glass-floor deck, dine at Gwangalli and catch the Saturday drone show.
CouplesNightlife BusanBusan Fireworks Festival 2026 (Nov 7): Best Viewing Spots, Tickets & How to Get There
Busan Fireworks Festival 2026 is on Saturday, Nov 7 at Gwangalli Beach. Show times, paid seats, free viewing spots, how to get there and tips for visitors.
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