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Busan
South Korea · PUS
Beach city with a mountainside village and raw fish markets.
About
Busan, officially Busan Metropolitan City, is the second most populous city in South Korea, after Seoul; it has a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. It is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being South Korea's busiest and the sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding "Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region" is South Korea's largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million makes Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification. As of 2025, Busan Port is the primary port in Korea and the world's sixth-largest container port.
Source: Wikipedia — Busan (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- dining · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
- hiking · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan44°F4d wet
- Feb47°F5d wet
- Mar56°F8d wet
- Apr63°F8d wet
- May70°F9d wet
- Jun76°F10d wet
- Jul82°F15d wet
- Aug85°F14d wet
- Sep78°F13d wet
- Oct69°F7d wet
- Nov59°F4d wet
- Dec46°F3d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Busan Small Group 100% Guaranteed Sky Capsule with Hotel PickupFrom $87 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Busan Private Guided Tour : Enjoy Customized Tours only for you!From $399 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
[On Time Return] Busan Tour for Cruise passengers (max 12 Guest)From $82 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Busan Comfortable Private Tour For 7hoursFrom $850 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from BusanFrom $89 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Gyeongju: Small Group Tour with Busan & Gyeongju Pick-upFrom $71 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Gimhae International Airport (PUS), about 7.5 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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