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Chungcheongbuk-do
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Chungcheongnam-do
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Gangwon-do
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Gyeonggi-do |
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Gyeongsangbuk-do I
Gyeongsangnam-do I
Jeollabuk-do I
Jeollanam-do I
Jeju-do |
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 As
most
of
us
know,
there's
life
outside
Seoul.
Busan
is
often
an
overlooked
city,
as
many
flock
to
Seoul,
bright
lights,
big
capital.
But
ask
any
Korean
and
they
will
tell
you
-
Korea's
second
largest
city
Busan
is
by
no
means
the
ugly
sister
in
the
family.
In
fact,
Busan
is
the
real
Korea.
Colorful,
brash
but
endearing,
Busan
is a
rough
diamond
that
certainly
speaks
for
itself,
as
spending
time
with
the
locals
will
show
you.
Busan
may
feel
like
second
fiddle
for
now
but
it's
time
is
coming. |
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What
to
see?
Haeundae
Beach
If
you're
going
to
head
to
the
beach
then
there
are
seven
in
Busan
to
choose
from.
You
must
see
Haeundae
Beach
-
the
most
popular
beach
in
Korea.
Crowds
cram
this
place
every
day
in
August
and
umbrellas
mushroom
across
this
2km
space
but
it
has
to
be
seen
to
be
believed.
Don't
expect
any
great
shakes
as
far
as
quiet
beach
resorts
go,
just
enjoy
it
for
what
it
is,
it's
an
experience
you
won't
forget.
If
personal
space
is
more
your
thing,
avoid
July
and
August,
there
are
less
crowds
and
it
is a
more
tranquil
place
-
you
may
not
be
able
to
swim
but
a
stroll
along
the
white
sands
and
the
sounds
of
seagulls
is
perfect
on a
cool
spring
day.
Just
opt
for
exit
3
from
Haeundae
station,
turn
left
and
walk
250m. |
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Heosimcheong
Spa
Located
just
15
minutes
from
Oncheonjang
train
station,
Heosimcheong
Spa
is a
complete
chill
out
zone.
Supposedly,
the
biggest
hot
spa
in
Asia,
it
has
a
none
too
meek
capacity
of
2,000
people.
Based
on
the
4th
floor,
it
is
packed
with
tubs
and
saunas.
You
can
grab
a
robe
and
kick
back
for
a
couple
of
hours,
all
for
the
princely
sum
of
8,000
won.
Body
scrubs
and
massages
are
extra
and
last
entry
is 9
pm. |
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Beomeosa
Temple
If
you're
into
temples
check
out
this
majestic
Buddhist
temple
which
is
one
of
the
main
highlights
on a
trip
to
Busan
and
doesn't
fail
to
impress.
Located
at
the
base
of
the
famous
Geumjeongsan
Mountain,
it's
the
stairway
to
heaven.
In "Donggukjeojiseungram"
(historical
text)
the
origin
of
the
temple
is
told
and
has
an
interesting
legend
behind
it.
They
say,
there
was
a
well
at
the
top
of
the
mountain
and
the
water
was,
well,
gold.
Apparently,
the
golden
fish
in
the
well
rode
the
colorful
clouds
and
came
down
from
the
sky
(sounds
feasible
to
me).
That
is
why
the
mountain
is
named
Geumsaem
(gold
well)
and
the
temple
is
named
"fish
from
heaven."
Maybe
the
story
does
sounds
rather
far
fetched
but
the
serenity
and
beauty
of
the
place
is
amazing
and
good
for
the
soul.
The
idyllic
setting
actually
makes
you
want
to
experience
psychedellic
things,
such
as
gold
fish
riding
candy
colored
clouds.
The
original
temple
was
destroyed
during
the
Japanese
Invasion
of
Korea
in
1592
but
was
renovated
in
1713.
It
is
one
of
the
most
ornate
temples
from
the
Joseon
Dynasty.
Despite
its
city
location,
it
is
set
against
a
lush,
mountainous
backdrop.
To
get
there
take
the
subway
to
Beomeosa
train
station
(exit
5),
walk
200m
to
the
small
bus
station
and
finally
take
bus
No.90
for
15
minutes. |
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Jagalchi
Fish
Market
DThis,
the
largest
fish
market
in
the
country,
brings
strange
smells
to a
whole
new
dimension.
But
if
you
are
a
seafood
lover,
then
you
simply
can't
miss
this
little
(or
big)
beauty.
Waterfront
warehouses,
tiny
stalls
and
lots
of
elderly
women
displaying
an
amazing
variety
of
fish.
Even
if
just
for
a
look,
it's
great
to
soak
up
the
atmosphere
and
see
it
all
happening
around
you. |
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Where
to
eat?
The
local
specialty
here
is
salty,
spicy,
raw
fish,
and
many
come
from
all
over
the
country
to
sample
the
fare.
This
however
can
be a
shade
expensive.
Head
for
Seomyeon
or
Nampo-dong,
where
you
can
find
all
sorts
of
restaurants
to
suit
all
budgets.
Millak
Town
Raw
Fish
Centre
has
an
authentic
Korean
buzz.
Based
at
the
northeast
end
of
Gwangalli
Beach,
you
can
buy
a
fish
for
20,000-30,000
won
from
the
vendors
on
the
1st
floor
and
whisk
it
upstairs
another
floor
where
the
food
is
spruced
and
served
for
you
in
minutes
for
a
further
10,000
won.
Ride
the
subway
to
Gwangan
station
and
take
exit
5.
Cho-won
Blow
Fish
serves,
yes,
blowfish,
in
this
out
of
the
way
restaurant.
The
bokmaeuntang
(spicy
blowfish
soup)
is
tasty
indeed.
Take
exit
3
from
Namcheon
station
and
walk
to
the
second
corner.
Turn
left
and
continue
ahead
for
300m. |
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Drinks?
There
are
literally
thousands
of
bars
ranging
from
smooth
hotel
bars
to
your
local
pub,
and
a
vast
array
of
Noraebang
(Karaoke
rooms),
they
are
mainly
concentrated
around
the
Haeundae
beach
area.
Mi
Wharf
is
at
the
most
easterly
point
of
the
Haeundae
beach
promenade,
its
outdoor
drinking
area
has
prize
sunset
views.
After
10
pm
Moo
Monk
is a
retro
bar
if
you
are
looking
for
something
funky. |
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Take
me
there
The
most
memorable
journey
to
Busan
is
by
bullet
train,
a
little
expensive
but
well
worth
the
cost
of
45,000
won
each
way
for
the
sheer
experience
of
speeding
down
to
Busan
in
two
and
a
half
hours. |
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