The air hums with the salty tang of fresh seafood and the warm, unpretentious energy of locals who greet strangers like old friends. This is not a polished museum city but a vibrant, living tapestry of history and modernity. You will find yourself drawn to its steep hills and bustling markets, feeling the pulse of a place that turned tragedy into a unique, enduring charm perfect for immersive exploration.
Do Busan the way locals do: start slow at Songdo Cloud Trails, eat where the regulars do at Jagalchi Market, let the evening run long at Wildcat Brewing.
Top things to do in Busan Ranked by rating and review volume. These earn their hype. Booking links may earn Roam a commission, at no cost to you.
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Buddhist Temple · ★ 4.5 (27,385 reviews)
Enduring Buddhist temple constructed in the 14th-century & offering sweeping views of the sea.
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Gamcheon Culture Village
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.4 (32,939 reviews)
Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.
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Songdo Bay Station (Songdo Cable Car)
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.4 (18,947 reviews)
Stalwart aerial tram, now with glass-bottom cars for views of the surrounding sea & mountains.
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Jagalchi Market
Market · ★ 4 (27,164 reviews)
World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.
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BIFF Square
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.1 (20,048 reviews)
Bustling area featuring first-run movie theaters, street food & handprints of famous Korean actors.
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Oryukdo Skywalk
Observation Deck · ★ 4.3 (11,180 reviews)
Free-admission cantilever walkway with a glass floor offering views of the sea & Oryukdo island.
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Gukje Market
Market · ★ 4.1 (13,001 reviews)
Lively, sprawling marketplace with vendors selling street food, home goods & souvenirs.
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National Maritime Museum of Korea
Museum · ★ 4.4 (5,962 reviews)
Modern maritime museum with many relics & models, plus an aquarium tunnel & kids’ activities.
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Jagalchi Market
Market · ★ 4 (27,164 reviews)
World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.
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Namaste Haeundae
Indian Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (3,307 reviews)
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Ribs of Legend haeundae
Korean Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (2,260 reviews)
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Geumsubokguk, Haeundae Headstore
Japanese Restaurant · ★ 4.2 (7,695 reviews)
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Cheongchun Jogae Pocha Gwangan branch
Seafood Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,984 reviews)
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Sulyamyeok Seomyeon
Korean Barbecue Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,677 reviews)
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Hi asia Pakistani & Indian halal restaurant 펀자브
Indian Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (1,806 reviews)
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Half Moon Meat
Restaurant · ★ 5 (1,162 reviews)
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Haeundae Blueline Park - Cheongsapo Station
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.5 (6,649 reviews)
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The Bay 101
Marina · ★ 4.1 (14,987 reviews)
Chic waterfront complex with a yacht club, trendy shops & open-air bars & restaurants.
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Songdo Cloud Trails
Park · ★ 4.4 (6,287 reviews)
Winding walkway at Songdo Beach, with views of a lighthouse & a cable car line overhead.
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Songdo Sky Park
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.6 (3,380 reviews)
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Gwangan Beach Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (2,351 reviews)
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Dongbaek Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (1,057 reviews)
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남천해변공원
Park · ★ 4.6 (1,035 reviews)
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Wildcat Brewing
Bar · ★ 4.8 (500 reviews)
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Oasis Bar Busan – Tiki · Flair · Fire Show
Cocktail Bar · ★ 5 (199 reviews)
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BILLIEJEAN Seomyeon Busan club 빌리진 부산 서면 클럽
Bar · ★ 4.8 (225 reviews)
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Cherry Basement
Bar · ★ 5 (169 reviews)
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