Often Used for Shooting Korean Films, Here Are 5 Interesting Tourist Attractions in Busan

Tourism in Busan (Photo: Ist)

JAKARTA - In the last decade, South Korea has become increasingly recognized by Indonesians, especially since K-Pop and K-Drama are becoming known, which are currently one of the choices of young Indonesians when looking for entertainment.

Interest in various contents from the Country of Ginseng has increased the interest of the Indonesian people to visit South Korea. Starting from just vacationing, working and also studying.

So far, Seoul and Jeju Island are the most well-known destinations for Indonesians. However, Busan, the second largest city after the capital city of Seoul, also has several destinations that are no less interesting to visit.

Busan was once the filming location for the phenomenal films, Train to Busan and Ode to My Father. Launching Visit Busan, here are 5 interesting tourist attractions in Busan to visit

1. Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is a representation of Busan tourism. Stretching for 1.5km, this beach is visited by more than 10 million visitors each season. Haeundae is also the most well-known place for South Koreans to swim and sunbathe.

Apart from that, Haeundae Beach also presents many interesting events at certain moments. Busan's signature seafood dishes can also be enjoyed at various restaurants around the beach.

2. Lotte World Adventure Busan

Lotte World was inaugurated on March 31, 2022 at OSIRIA Tourist Complex, Busan. This tourist attraction is a very suitable place for families. Dominated by the color orange, this tourist attraction makes visitors feel as if they are in a fairy tale.

For visitors who like to take pictures, Lotte World has many unique buildings and decorations that can be used as backgrounds. In addition, visitors can also enjoy various games and parades.

3. Busan Tower

Busan Tower is a 120 meter high tower located in Yongdusan Park. This tourist attraction is the most popular place for residents who live in the center of Busan City. This park is also one of the landmarks of Busan in the morning for visitors.

From the unique location of Busan Tower, which is located in the city center and on higher ground, visitors can see the beauty of Busan City from above. Several things that can be seen from Busan Tower include Busanhang Port, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Mount Yeongdo Bonghaesan and Marine City.

4. Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village is one of the most interesting settlements in South Korea. This settlement is full of colors and also interesting spots to visit. Because of its beautiful scenery, this settlement is called Machu Pichu from Korea.

The beauty of Gamcheon also has its own story. In 2009, students, artists and local residents decorated settlements as part of the Village Art Project, until now they have become one of the most interesting tourist attractions to visit.

5. Gwangbok

The Gwangbok area is also interesting to visit. At least two things are offered, namely culinary tourism and fashion shopping.

At Gwangbokdong Food Street, tourists can enjoy typical South Korean street food. Meanwhile, Gwangbokro Fashion Street offers fashion products that are no less than the capital city of Seoul.

In order to provide better facilities for tourists from outside South Korea, the Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization launched the Visit Busan Pass. The facility, which was just released in February 2023, will provide convenience for foreign tourists.

By using the Visit Busan Pass, tourists can freely use more than 30 paid tourist facilities in Busan within the specified time, as well as receive various benefits such as discounts at more than 100 facilities including cafes, restaurants and shops in major tourist spots in Busan.

The Visit Busan Pass also makes it easy to travel in Busan, because it can also be used for public transportation such as subways and buses, and can be used to pay for goods in convenience stores.