If anyone has ever been to San Francisco, a trip to Busan will bring back many memories. It is also the characteristic wind blowing from the sea, impressive suspension bridges, marinas, seaports, hills and steep roads...
Busan is smaller than San Francisco, but it is also a tourist attraction. The number of visitors here is increasing, especially during famous events such as the Busan Fireworks Festival, Busan International Film Festival or the largest beach festivals in Korea.
Lost in Gamcheon Village
Gamcheon Cultural Village is a destination that contributes to building the brand of Busan tourism. Once considered a slum, Gamcheon has transformed into a creative cultural destination after the Korean Ministry of Tourism launched an art project there. Gamcheon later received an award for Asian urban landscape, being evaluated as a comprehensive urban development with human culture and sustainable landscape. In recent years, Gamcheon Cultural Village has increasingly attracted both Koreans and international tourists.
To fully explore Gamcheon, visitors will need many hours of walking, although this area is not too large. The small alleys are like a colorful maze, or the enchanting scenery when reaching the top of the hill... will make visitors forget their fatigue. Choose a very high angle or the opposite slope, Gamcheon village appears prominently against the blue sky, with rows of colorful houses facing the sea.
Weaving through the narrow alleys and stairs of the village, some of which are only wide enough for one person to pass through, visitors can find the colorful life of the people here. At every turn, there are interesting surprises, such as a colorful mural or a unique artistic corner, or maybe an unexpected encounter with a local.
Besides the houses that are still inhabited, many buildings here have been converted into art galleries, restaurants, souvenir shops, cafes... to serve tourists. This place has gathered many artists and art students to unleash their creativity, sometimes even the most ordinary corners of the house or items become lively and attractive.
If you don't have much time in Gamcheon, you should stop by the Tourist Information Center located right at the entrance and ask for a map. Not only does this map provide directions, it also offers an interesting challenge: collecting stamps in the village. If you collect enough stamps, you can exchange them for a postcard featuring Gamcheon. Some check-in points are also highlighted on the map, such as the photo spot with the statue of "The Little Prince and the Fox", typical works of art or the colorful 148-step road...
Feel the taste of the sea town
Returning to Busan is like visiting an old friend, so take the time to reminisce and catch up on some new stories. This city always knows how to refresh its experiences to attract visitors to come back again and again.
A recently emerging destination in Busan is Haeundae Blue Line Park, with many "virtual life" photo angles. The typical scenery here is the railway, colorful train cars, a lighthouse and the blue sea in the distance. If lucky, near this area, visitors can also admire the impressive performance in the sky of Busan, when the planes perform aerobatics in the air.
Evening is the time when Busan beaches such as Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songdo... become more sparkling with lights from bridges, high-rise buildings, signs and low-altitude fireworks. This is also the ideal time for tourists to leisurely stroll along the beach, amidst the sound of waves and cool breeze from the ocean. The lively atmosphere also comes from street performers or the sound of laughter and congratulations from the shops along the beach.
Gwangalli Beach is probably the perfect destination for an evening in Busan. From noon until 3-4am, this area offers a wide range of services for tourists from budget to high-end, from lively shows to quiet spaces. Many restaurants and cafes are concentrated here, serving all kinds of cuisine from all over the world, even Vietnamese restaurants.
One of the unique services on Gwangalli Beach is taking a sunset cruise and watching low-altitude fireworks, with the backdrop of the brightly lit Gwangan Bridge. Gwangalli Beach is also where visitors can enjoy the Busan International Fireworks Festival held annually (in 2024 the festival will be held in November).
In addition, tourists must visit Jagalchi seafood market - a destination not to be missed during a trip to Busan. This fish market is quite large, divided into many separate areas such as the area for processing and selling fresh seafood, the area for dried seafood, the dining area for locals and tourists... Not simply for buying and selling, tourists come to Jagalchi market to better understand the lives of local people, with the bustling sounds of the market and the characteristic fishy smell of seafood.
Opposite the market is a row of shops that are bustling until midnight. The seafood here is very fresh and delicious and is prepared quite simply to preserve the original flavor. The vendors, although not fluent in English, are extremely friendly, especially to Vietnamese tourists, because there are quite a few Vietnamese people studying and living in Busan. With friendly smiles, they are willing to discount or give away some extra dishes to tourists.
If you come to Busan in October every year, you can also immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Jagalchi Fish Market Festival - an occasion to honor the local fresh seafood industry. There will be parades, fish costumes, cooking competitions, fireworks and delicious seafood dishes together.
Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/nhung-ngay-nang-dep-o-busan-388557.html
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