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PAID CONTENT FOR BUSAN TOURI SM ORGANI SATION
One of the many markets in the Jung District LEFT: Gamcheon Culture Village; BELOW: Fish stall at Jagalchi
Market, in operation for over 600 years
houses and vivid murals. Enjoy a coffee and the million-dollar view at Cafe Avant Garde before wandering its backstreets. Come dinnertime, nearby Bupyeong
Kkangtong Market is a haven for no- nonsense, traditional Korean cuisine. There are scores of stalls cooking up everything from bindaetteok (mung bean cake) and guksu (Korean noodles) to pajeon (green onion pancake) and dwaeji gukbop (pork and rice soup), Busan’s savoury, signature dish. When it’s time to walk off the evening feast, amble over to Yongdusan Park and reach the top of Busan Tower for bird’s-eye-views of the harbour, mountains and electric cityscape.
DAY 3 Busan is famed for its spas, and to relax after a couple of days on your feet there’s Heosimcheong Spa, in the Oncheonjang neighbourhood. This huge complex is one of Asia’s largest naturally fed hot springs and offers hot, cold and outdoor baths. For lunch, treat yourself to a selection of the side dishes known as ‘Korean royal court food’ at Yewon Hanjeongsik, a short taxi ride away.
To discover Busan’s sophisticated side,
make time to also see the gleaming cluster of high-rises in Centum City. Lose yourself in the luxurious expanse of Shinsegae, the world’s largest department store, or explore the Busan Cinema Center, home of the BIFF. In the end, however, Busan is all about
the beach, so jump back on the train and cruise over to nearby Gwangalli to watch the sun go down by the majestic Gwangan Diamond Bridge. A few blocks back is Seorae, a good place for a hearty, sizzling meal of tabletop-grilled pork, and after that, there’s no shortage of watering holes, from HQ Gwangan, the city’s best Western- style pub, to Galmegi Brewing, which serves locally produced craft beer. For something more upscale, Bar
Di.Lan features a top- notch selection of whiskeys and wines — perfect to end the trip in style.
British Airways offers regular nonstop flights to Seoul. From there, Busan is just a quick connection. The city is served by a world-class public transport system, and taxis are also plentiful and inexpensive.
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