Country code: +82 Currency: South Korean Won (KRW1 = PHP0.034 /US$0.007)
TRIVIA Many Japanese tourists visit Busan via ferries that link the city with Shimonoseki at the eastern tip of the island of Honshu, Japan. This explains why many locals are able to speak good Japanese
TOUCHDOWN From the Busan Kimhae International Airport, take the bus, the Busan Subway Line or railroad line. Make sure to plan your transfers. gimhae.airport.co.kr/eng
BY DAY Marvel at underwater coral gardens rich in marine life at Busan’s beautiful and larger-than-life aquarium at Haeundae Beach. If you are traveling with kids, it’s a good option
BY NIGHT Something you might not know is that Busan at night is alive! Wander the night markets and afterwards, drop by the Grand Hotel for coffee or drinks. www.grandhotel.co.kr
SLEEP The Busan Lotte has impeccable rooms with Wi-fiand a PC in the room. Their restaurant, Mugunghwa, has private rooms that are perfect for small dinner parties
LOCAL LIFE
Min-Jung Seo
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Best breakfast
The items in the OPS Dongbaek (the best bakery in Busan area) are sure to hit the spot
Best night out
For an evening of food and drink, pop into the Murpii Club in Novotel Ambassador Hotel
Best dinner
At The Party, you’ll find the nicest buffet in all of Haeundae
Best shopping
Shinsaegae Centum City is the world’s biggest department store
Best souvenirs
If you are a collector, you might want to take home some of the local art work
Must-do experience
Hike from Beomosa to Dongrae cable-car. Watch the sunset at Dadaepoe beach
Must-learn …
A very important phrase in Korean would be “Mai mookeokda” (“I am full”)
Insider tip
Songjeong Beach is much nicer than Haeundae beach, especially for swimming
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