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)

When is the best time to visit Busan?

Spring (Apr-May) / Fall (Sep-Oct) is the best season for school groups in Busan. Korea runs on GMT+9, which is three and a half hours ahead of India, and the local currency is the KRW. The working language is Korean, and our guides accompany the group throughout.

What do school groups see in Busan?

Our Busan itineraries draw from 8 sites, including Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon Culture Village, BIFF Square. Which of them a group visits depends on the package length and the school’s learning goals — the full list is below, and we confirm the final itinerary with the school before travel.

What to See in Busan

All 8 sites we draw from when building a Busan itinerary for school groups.

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.

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