Day 1 — Beach + coast
- Morning
- Haeundae Beach → Dongbaekseom (Camellia Island).
- Afternoon
- Gwangalli Beach for Gwangan Bridge view.
- Evening
- BIFF Square street food (Nampo-dong).
- Local tip
- Sunset at Gwangalli is the photo of Busan.
Korea Itinerary
5-Day Busan Itinerary
Korea's port city — 8 beaches, biggest fish market, hillside villages, October film festival.
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- Morning
- Jagalchi Fish Market (live seafood, 2F for sashimi).
- Afternoon
- Gamcheon Culture Village (colorful hillside).
- Evening
- Seomyeon for nightlife + Korean BBQ.
- Local tip
- Jagalchi 1F bargaining: open price is 30% above local — negotiate hard.
Day 3 — Hidden Busan
- Morning
- Songjeong Beach (locals' beach, less crowded).
- Afternoon
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (oceanside).
- Evening
- Millak Raw Fish Town for cheaper sashimi.
- Local tip
- Skip Haeundae in July-August — 3x more crowded than any Seoul subway.
Day 4 — Day trip — Tongyeong / Geoje
- Morning
- KTX or bus to Tongyeong (2h).
- Afternoon
- Cable car to Mireuksan + island hopping.
- Evening
- Return Busan → Jagalchi dinner.
- Local tip
- Tongyeong is the 'Naples of Korea' — 150+ islands.
Day 5 — Repeat + departure
- Morning
- Beach walk + cafe in Haeundae.
- Afternoon
- Centum City (largest Korean dept store).
- Evening
- Gimhae Airport (45 min by subway).
- Local tip
- Centum City has K-fashion at 30-50% off Seoul Lotte prices.
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