16 DISTRICTS

Find your corner of Busan.

These guides make the city’s geography clearer before you choose a restaurant or cross town for a view.

Canola flowers and paths at Daejeo Ecological Park in Gangseo-guGangseo-gu

Gimhae Airport, Gadeokdo and river landscapes

Airport-side seafood and quiet coastal stops
Burimun gate and a pine tree at Beomeosa Temple in Geumjeong-guGeumjeong-gu

Beomeosa, Geumjeongsan and university streets

Mountain walks and everyday Busan meals
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the Gijang coastlineGijang-gun

Haedong Yonggungsa, Ilgwang and coastal villages

Seafood, cafés and east-coast day trips
The Oryukdo Skywalk viewing deck above the coast in Nam-gu, BusanNam-gu

UN Memorial Cemetery and Igidae

Coastal walks, university streets and local cafés
The railway concourse and waiting area inside Busan Station in Dong-guDong-gu

Busan Station, Choryang and the port

First meal after KTX or an arrival connection
Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Dongnae-gu, BusanDongnae-gu

Hot springs, markets and historic streets

Traditional market food and neighbourhood dining
The mirror pond at Busan Citizens Park in Busanjin-guBusanjin-gu

Seomyeon and Jeonpo

Milmyeon, late-night meals and coffee streets
Rock-carved Buddhist figures at Seokbulsa Temple in Buk-guBuk-gu

Nakdonggang river paths and Hwamyeong

Riverside walks and local neighbourhood stops
Colourful hillside houses at Gamcheon Culture Village in Saha-guSaha-gu

Dadaepo and Gamcheon access

Sunset coast, markets and casual meals
Daeungjeon Hall at Unsusa Temple in Sasang-guSasang-gu

Sasang Station and the airport light rail

A practical transfer point for first or last meals
Songdo Beach and the waterfront buildings in Seo-guSeo-gu

Songdo and Amnam Park

Sea views, cable-car days and seafood
Gwangalli Beach and its waterfront in Suyeong-guSuyeong-gu

Gwangalli and Millak

Bridge views, cafés and evening dining
Busan City Hall and City Council buildings in Yeonje-guYeonje-gu

City Hall and central Busan

Central access and everyday local choices
Taejongdae coastal cliffs and sea views in Yeongdo-guYeongdo-gu

Huinnyeoul, Taejongdae and harbour views

Roasteries, harbour walks and seafood
Seafood stalls inside Jagalchi Market in Jung-guJung-gu

Nampo, BIFF Square and Jagalchi

Markets, street food and old Busan
Haeundae Beach and the Busan waterfront skyline in Haeundae-guHaeundae-gu

Haeundae, Centum and Cheongsapo

Beach mornings, cafés and destination dining