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Busan provides various night views city lights, bridge lights over the sea, lit up skyscrapers, and tons of lights that dot the mountainside road. Let’s go on a tour around the romantic night view spots full of Busan’s unique colors.

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea, the land remembered by people all around the world

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Flowers are offered to this place in June, the Memorial Month. The floral tribute is intended to remember the fallen soldiers and war veterans during the Korean War and express a desire for a peaceful world without war.

Be Smart in Busan Metropolitan Library

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Last November, the long-awaited Busan Metropolitan Library has finally been opened to the public. This brings happy changes to the lives of the people of Busan, who have been anxiously waiting for this opening. Today, we’ll explore this open library for all so that everyone can become smart when in Busan Metropolitan Library!

Haeundae Blueline Park (Beach Train, Sky Capsule)

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Haeundae Blueline Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the old railway facilities on 4.8km of the Donghae Nambu Line: Haeundae Mipo - Cheongsapo - Songjeong. It is a key tourist facility in the Haeundae Special Tourist Zone in Busan and operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along the beautiful coastal scenery. Haeundae Beach Train: This tourist train runs along Haeundae Beach, the most beautiful beach in Korea. The Haeundae Beach Train is a tourist train offering transportation between Haeundae Mipo, Cheongsapo, and Songjeong while enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery of Dongbusan. Haeundae Sky Capsule: This is a place for a romantic experience where you can view the spectacular Haeundae coastal scenery from 7 to 10 meters up in the air. Haeundae Sky Capsule is a romantic experience that automatically travels 2km from Haeundae Mipo to Cheongsapo while viewing the spectacular coastal scenery from 7 to 10 meters up in the air.

Jungang Park and Democracy Park

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The Democracy Park and Jungang Park embodies the living spirit and philosophy of patriotic soldiers and democratic spirits. This is where the spirits of the great citizens of Busan who endlessly resisted to protect the country and defend democracy at the heart of confusion rest.

At Jagalchi Market, Oiso (Come), Boiso (See), and Saiso (Buy)!

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“Oiso (Come), Boiso (See), and Saiso (Buy)!” is a famous phrase that represents the Jagalchi Market. Along with the nearby Gukje Market and the Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, the Jagalchi Market is Busan’s main traditional market. Let’s discover one of Korea’s largest fish markets, the Jagalchi Market!

Dalmajigil Road and Moontan Road for the sunrise and moonrise

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The starting point of Haeundae Sampogil Road and the road that connects Galmaetgil Trail 1 to Galmaetgil Trail 2. A popular driving course of Busan with beautiful a moonrise. A road with a view of the blue ocean during the day and the moonlight at night. If Paris has Montmartre Hill, Busan has the Dalmajigil Road.

Korea National Maritime Museum, the Flower of Maritime Culture

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Busan equals ocean, and ocean equals Busan. But how much do we actually know about the oceans of Korea? The Korea National Maritime Museum, where stories of all oceans around the world begin, connects the past, present, and future of the ocean.

Convenient and fun activities with Taejongdae Danubi Train and Busan Air Cruise

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Taejongdae Park and Songdo are famous sites in Busan! The pine forest, coastal cliffs, and ocean views create beautiful harmony at Taejongdae Park and Songdo Beach makes it the most romantic spot in Busan. These two spots are a must-visit destination. Here are some useful tips on how to fully enjoy Taejongdae Park and Songdo.

Bosu Book Street: Put a bookmark in your mind

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A way back in time Put a bookmark in your mind in the Bosu Book Street

Lotte World Adventure Busan

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Enjoy the colorful lotus lantern tunnel at the Samgwangsa Lotus Lantern Festival

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The Samgwangsa Temple lights up lotus lanterns on Buddha’s birthday until dawn. Tens of thousands of lotus lanterns stand on the outskirts of Baegyangsan Mountain. It’s a remarkable festival that lights up the darkness in the world through the wisdom of Buddha. Climb up the stairs lit up by a tunnel of lotus lanterns to get away from reality and delve into a fantasy world. Light created by the numerous lanterns dazzles the eyes. Reach the summit on the back of the Samgwangsa Temple to enjoy the magnificent view of lotus lanterns. It feels like the dark mind full of worries have been lit up. ** 2024 Samgwangsa Lotus Lantern Festival 2024.4.27.~5.15.

Ami-dong Tombstone Culture Village, a hope built on the cemetery

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Busan used to be surrounded by mountains with rare plains. During the Japanese occupation, the livable flatland and reclaimed land around the original downtown were developed as Japanese territory. Meanwhile, dockworkers and outsiders from other areas who came here to seek jobs-built shacks along the mountain slopes to settle down. After the Korean War outbreak, refugees flocked to Busan and began to settle down at higher up the mountains. Mangyang-ro is a long mountainside road from Seo-gu to Busanjin-gu through Jung-gu and Dong-gu of Busan. It contains narrow and maze-like alleyways, endless steep stairs, and a dense cluster of buildings. A winding upward path leads to another winding downward path. Like its shape, the mountainside road encompasses Busan’s modern and contemporary history in conjunction with the joys and sorrows of the common people.

Rice and Pork Soup, People’s No. 1 Soul Food in Busan

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Which dish first comes to mind when you think about Busan? The list is too long, but many Koreans would pick Busan’s specialty, rice and pork soup. Rice and pork soup is said to originate from the Hwanghaedo province when Hwanghaedo evacuees in Busan during the Korean War made soup with affordable miscellaneous pork meat and intestines. After the Korean War, noodles replaced expensive rice, but as it got affordable, it became the Rice and Pork Soup. pork and rice soup is said to originate from the Hwanghaedo province when Hwanghaedo evacuees in Busan during the Korean War made soup with affordable miscellaneous pork meat and intestines. After the Korean War, noodles replaced expensive rice, but as rice got affordable, it became the pork and rice soup.

In Search for the Best Views on Busan’s Bridges

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At first, there were points, which then people connected two lonely dots with a bridge. These dots became a line, thus creating a new road. Once the distance between the two points was connected, the people of the two points were finally able to meet anytime and bridge their longing for each other. Busan’s bridges are the children of love and longing for the lonely and the missed. Perhaps, that’s why the gigantic structures of steel and concrete seem to beat with the warmth of the heart. When the night falls, such warmth turns into brilliant colors that create dazzling sceneries of dancing light. We set out in search of the bridges that make Busan what it is.

Haeridangil Street, the rising mecca of foodie tours and a hidden treasure behind the sea

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Everyone thinks of the vast beach when asked about the most popular place in Haeundae, Busan, but a new location is rising in popularity. Haeridangil Street is a mecca of foodie tours where buildings with heights of only two to three stories are established, unlike the skyscrapers near Haeundae Beach. Let us learn everything about Haeridangil Street!