South Korea
Busan is Korea's beach-and-seafood south — temples by the sea and the country's best fish markets.
Busan is Korea's second city, by the sea — beaches, the Jagalchi fish market, and the cliffside Haedong Yonggungsa temple. Take the KTX from Seoul; eat hoe (raw fish) by the harbor.
How long
2–3 days
Currency
South Korean won (KRW). Cards common; cash for markets.
Language
Korean. English signage on transit; a translation app helps.
Getting around
Subway and the KTX bullet train from Seoul (under 3 hours).
Budget range
₩80,000–150,000 per person per day at mid-range.
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