Busan
About 2 hr 30 min by train from Seoul
Beaches, a fish market and a hillside village of colorful houses.
Why locals go
The second-city beach weekend by KTX.
Visiting Seoul?
At 2 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Seoul for your flight home.
What to book
- Haeundae Beach
- Gamcheon Culture Village
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Haeundae Blueline Park sky capsule
- Night view from Hwangnyeongsan
With friends
- Seomyeon nightlife
- Gwangalli beach bars
When to go
Year-round, beaches June to August.