Name: Busan Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (4K)
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The city of Busan sits on the Korean Peninsula's south-eastern coastline,

just a short flight from Asian capitals like Beijing and Tokyo,

and a two-and-a-half hour bullet train ride from Seoul.

South Korea's largest port and second-largest city

spreads out along the jagged coastline of the Yeongnam Region,

and rises into a sea of mountains beyond.

From the shellfish which drew Paleolithic gatherers to its rugged shores,

to the never-ending offerings of Jagalchi Fish Market,

to the dockyards which helped drive South Korea's economic miracle,

Busan has forever been linked to the ocean.

As the world races further into the 21st century,

into a haven where hard-working Koreans can let their hair down,

While the bustling port underpins Busan's economic vitality,

it's the city's beaches which increasingly draw travellers from all over Asia.

Just a 40-minute subway ride from Busan Station is the city's star attraction,

Haeundae Beach, South Korea's biggest and best-loved beachside hangout.

Follow the long sweep of sands eastward to Dalmaji Hill,

an outlook adored by the wandering poets of yesteryear

take the paths through Dongbaek Park to APEC House,

where Asian and Pacific leaders enjoyed some of Busan's most celebrated views

Busan's ever-changing coastline offers scenery

unroll your towel on the half-moon curve of Gwangalli Beach,

join a charter at the fishing village of Cheongsapo.

Or step out onto the skywalk at the end of the Yongho-Dong Peninsula,

and take in the views of the Oryukdo Islands just offshore.

and make a wish at the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple,

one of the few Buddhist temples in Korea built by the ocean.

Cross historic Yeongdodaegyo Bridge and head to Taejongdae Park.

It was at these cliffs where, according to legend,

and the 29th King of Silla spent his leisure time shooting arrows into the passing clouds.

the park's the perfect place to slip into a slower state of mind

The meditative mood continues at Songdo Beach.

Step across the swirling waters on the elevated walkway,

whose curves depict a mythical dragon taking flight from it's coastal lair.

Then, let your mind wander and the kids run free at Dadaepo Beach.

Here, at the mouth of South Korea's longest river,

the endless sands and sea mists blur the lines between heaven and earth.

While Busan's story has been continually shaped by the sea,

it's a city equally defined by its mountains.

ride the escalator to the summit of Yongdusan Park

and share the views with the statue of 16th century naval hero,

take the 20-minute hike to the observation platform to see “Dynamic Busan”

climb aboard a cable car for the five-minute ride to Geumgang Park,

Join the thousands of locals who hike here each weekend,

exploring the forest trails and walls  of Geumgang Fortress.

The park is also home to Beomeosa Temple,

whose warrior monks fought off invaders in the 16th century,

Busan never forgets its heroes, and at nearby Chungnyeolsa Temple,

pay your respects to the spirits of Busan's patriots who gave their lives

when their city was besieged by Japanese troops in 1592.

visit the gravesites of some of the 140,000 troops

who formed a last-ditch perimeter around Busan,

fighting off waves of North Korean soldiers.

Busan was one of the few cities of the south not to fall during the Korean War,

becoming a safe haven for over half a million refugees.

the sacrifices of both combatants and civilians are remembered,

as are the stories of suffering from ongoing conflicts around the globe.

Busan owes much to it's resilient refugees.

Dishes born of post-war hardship have been perfected into culinary masterpieces.

An alleyway where a refugee couple sold magazines discarded by American GIs

And a few humble stalls where the newcomers traded life's basics

is now one of Korea's biggest and best-loved traditional markets,

selling everything from Kimchi to sneakers.

Busan's refugees first filled the portside areas,

before building hundreds of makeshift homes on the steep barren hills around the city.

After years of keeping their noses to the grindstone,

the residents of Gamcheon have embraced their creative side,

adorning their laneways and walls with artworks

which have transformed their neighbourhood into one of the city's top tourist attractions.

Gamcheon's makeover symbolises Busan's new-found creative,

cultural and entrepreneurial energy which has blossomed all over the city.