Busan Overview:
Busan, a bustling city of 4 million residents, is located on the Southeastern tip of the
Korean peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between
mountains, rivers and sea.
Sightseeing in Busan:
Map of things to see in Busan. Handy to get your bearings although you'll soon know where
you are by using the Busan Tower as a landmark.
Busan
Transportation
By Air
Gimhae Airport:
Busan has direct flights to Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Shendai in
Japan, and Vladivostok in Russia. There are also domestic flights to Seoul,
Jeju, Gwangju, Mokpo and Kangnung.
By Sea
Ferry
Services:
There are ferries every day to Jeju island, Changsungpo, Goje Island Okpo, Kohyun,
Haekumkang, Chungmu and Yeosu. Schedules for services to Hakata and Shimonoseki, in Japan.
By Road
There are two intercity bus terminals:
Dongbu Terminal:
Covers the eastern region including Ansan, Jinju, Chongju, Chonju, Inchon, Gwangju,
Gyoungju Chunchon, Sangbong, Seoul, Songnam, Sunchon, Daegu, Daejon, Uijongbu and Yosu.
(Subway line #1 Station#26, Oncheon 2-dong,
Dongnae-gu )
Seobu Terminal:
Covers the western region including Changwon, Haeinsa, Hapchon, Masan, Miryang, Mokpo,
Namhae, Namwon, Bugok, Byochungsa, Daegu, and Dongyong.
(Subway line#2 Station#227, Kwoebup 2-dong,
Sasang-gu)
By Rail
There are three classes of service:
Saemaeul trains are express trains that make fewer stops. Mookungwha and Tongilhos trains
run along the Kyungjon line via Samrangjin, Masan and Mokpo.
Mookungwha trains also run along the Donghae line via Ulsan, Kyungju, Pohang, Gangnung and Seoul.
Timetables
and Fares:
Kyungbu national railroad links Busan with Seoul via Daegu, Gumi,
Daejun, Chonan and Suwon.
Getting Around Busan
Busan Subway:
Map of the underground stations around Busan.
Where
to Stay in Busan
Luxury
Haeundae
Grand Hotel:
Located on Haeundae Beach, the Grand Hotel has 325 spacious guestrooms alongside fantastic
sports and leisure facilities.
Hotel Lotte:
Mega size luxury hotel with over 900 posh guest rooms and 14 of the world's finest
restaurants serving up local and international cuisine.
Pusan Mariott:
Deluxe resort on Haeundae Beach. All 362 guestrooms are tastefully decorated; some in
contemporary styling and others reflecting the traditional face of Korea. Most have
breathtaking beach and ocean views; others of the nearby mountains.
Westin
Chosun Beach:
This deluxe hotel has 305 guestrooms, health club, swimming pool, sauna, business center a
western restaurant and Irish bar. A great place to stay if the business is paying.
