Things to Do in Busan

Even though Busan is primarily a port city, it has developed into an important tourist destination of South Korea because of its mild weather. Shopping in the markets of Busan, having a delicious meal in one of the seafood restaurants, going for a tour to the historic sites of the city, taking in a breath of fresh air in the mountains and springs, - these are some of the Things to Do in Busan.

There is no dearth of activities for you in Busan. These are some of the most popular Things to Do in Busan, which you can try out, in your tour to Busan:

Take a temple tour: Busan is the perfect place to be for the spiritual tourists, with a number of temples like the Bomeo temple and the Yonggung temples.

Go for Boat Tour to the islands: There are picturesque islands in and around the coastline of Busan like Jeju Island, Taejong (Taejongdae) Island, Oryuk Islets, Eulsuk Island.

Take a sun bath in the beaches of Busan: Busan is a treasure house of beautiful beaches, where you can enjoy yourself and take part in the various water sports and other activities. The Haeundae beach is the most popular and the most famous beach of Busan. The Gwangali Beach, which is closer to the city and is equally crowded during the peak season, and the Taejong-dae are the other two beaches in the city where you can some quality time.

Enjoy a warm hug from nature: If you are a nature lover and like to spend a lot of time in the arms of nature, then Busan is not going to disappoint you. You will be able to see some of the most beautiful waterfalls, caves and mountains on your trip to the Korean city. The Yongdusan Park is a good place to be in, if you want to feel on top of the world. The Dongnae Hot Springs offers you a warm water bath, sauna, outdoor spa and whirlpool.

Learn from the historic sites: Busan Museum is very informative about the history of Korea, especially, the Korean War and the events relating to that. A visit to the U.N. Cemetery makes the memory of those who died in the war, afresh.
No tour is complete without shopping! So, don't leave the city without spending some money on shopping, in Choryang Foreigner Shopping Area, Lotte Department Store and Paradise Duty Free shop. This is the most important amongst the Things to do in Busan, for some of the travelers.