Busan

With something to offer everyone, this port city will charm you from the moment you arrive.

As the country’s second largest city, it boasts beautiful stretches of beach with luxury hotels in the vibrant Haeundae and quieter area of Gwangan. Fish markets are abundant, with great fresh seafood a staple for many – Jagalachi Market, the largest of them all offers an intriguing eye opener. Get lost amid the laneways of Gamcheon Culture Village, this former mountainside slum offers a fascinating scene of vivid colour, quirky cafes and galleries – be sure to bring your camera. The many hot springs, markets, shopping locations, the old stone walls of Geumjeong Fortress, the Buddhist temple of Beomeosa and Yonggungsa temple are also worthy of a mention.