Skip to main content

Destination Guide

Busan

Korea's Ocean City — Beaches, Temples, and Fresh Energy

Population

3.5 million

Language

Korean

Currency

KRW

Timezone

GMT+9

Best Season

Spring (Apr-May) / Fall (Sep-Oct)

What to See in Busan

Key spots included in our curated school tour programs

Haedong Yonggungsa

temple

Rare seaside Buddhist temple with ocean views

Gamcheon Culture Village

art

Colorful hillside village, Korea's Santorini

BIFF Square

culture

Busan International Film Festival street

Jagalchi Fish Market

market

Asia's largest seafood market

Oryukdo Skywalk

viewpoint

35m glass bridge over coastal cliffs

Haeundae Beach

beach

Korea's most famous white sand beach

Nurimaru APEC House

international

2005 APEC Summit venue

Kukje Market

market

International market formed after Korean War

Explore Packages Visiting Busan

See which of our educational tour packages include Busan on the itinerary.

View All Packages
Follow us on InstagramChat with us on WhatsApp