Updated 18 October 2026
Gamcheon Culture Village: A Hillside of Painted Houses Where People Live
A refugee settlement on a Busan hillside, repainted by artists into one of Korea's most photographed places, with residents behind every door.
Busan & the south
Every guide about Busan & the south for a trip to South Korea, in one place.
6 guides: Busan & the south
Updated 6 October 2026
Tongyeong and Geoje: The Southern Coast of Korea Without the Crowds
A quieter alternative to Busan on the southern coast: the cable car and harbour at Tongyeong, nearby islands and ferries, and the beaches on Geoje.
Updated 16 August 2026
Haedong Yonggungsa: The Temple on the Rocks Worth Getting Up For
Busan's seaside temple sits on rocks above the water, not up a mountain. Why sunrise is the visit, how to reach it from Haeundae, and temple manners.
Updated 29 July 2026
Jagalchi and the Busan Markets: Where the Fish Comes In
The largest fish market in Korea, run largely by women, where you buy something live downstairs and somebody upstairs cooks it while you wait.
Updated 24 March 2026
Haeundae or Gwangalli: Which Busan Beach
One is the famous beach with towers behind it. The other has a suspension bridge across the bay, a light show and better bars. Twenty minutes apart.
Updated 9 March 2026
Busan Guide: Beaches, Seafood and the Best of the South
A first-timer guide to Busan: the beaches worth your towel, Gamcheon hillside village, Jagalchi fish market, temples on the sea, nightlife and day trips.