I visited Busan last winter (February 2013). It was quite warm there compared to Incheon ><
Since it's a peak season (Seollal Holiday), and it's a sudden plan, all the KTX tickets were sold out. So, I went for alternate way to reach Busan: went to nearby express bus terminal early in the morning (6:30 AM from dormitory), and looked for any available ticket.
There were barely an available ticket. But then I got one, it was Excellent class with price 34,200 Won/person/one way.
I departed from Incheon at 9:10 AM and arrived at Seobusan Express Bus Terminal around 2:45 PM.
My first visit was Jagalchi Market. I took around the traditional yet international fish market, and arrived at the sea side where we can see a fresh view of the sea. I then continued to BIFF Square and had some snacks over there. It's nice~~ Next visit is the Yongdusan Park located close to Nampo Station.
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| Jagalchi Market |
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| Jagalchi Market |
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| Sea view from Jagalchi Market |
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| Sea view from Jagalchi Market |
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| Purchased some takoyaki at snacks stands in BIFF Square |
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| BIFF Square |
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| BIFF Square |
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| Otw Yongdusan Park |
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| Yongdusan Park with Busan Tower as the background |
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| Yongdusan Park |
It was around 5.30 when I left Nampo Station. Next spot to visit was Lotte Dept. Store, which is located close to Seomyeon Station. After having a walk inside the dept. store, I walked outside. There were a lot of restaurants over there. And they were all look good. ㅋㅋ
There were also a lot of snacks stands. My eyes attracted to the long line of a 호떡 stand. With only 900 Won/piece, the taste of the 호떡 was very good! No wonder the line was so long~~
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| 새해복많이받으세요~ ^^ |
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| Gwangalli Beach with Gwangan Bridge as the background |
Walked around with backpack all day long, my body got tired, so I decided to head toward my resting spot: Rodeo Jjimjil Town~ Located near Jung-Dong Station, I arrived around 9.30 PM after 10-15 minutes walk from the station.
I then enjoyed Korean sauna there, and had a very good rest! The employee there were quite friendly~
Next morning, around 9 AM, I left the Jjimjilbang and walked toward Haeundae Station to rode a bus to Haedong Yonggungsa. It's a must visit place in Busan. It's a Buddhist temple located at the seaside. Its view was so beautiful!
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| Outside the Rodeo Jjimjil Town |
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| Otw to Haeundae Station |
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| In front of Haeundae Station~ |
But, there were only one bus from Haeundae, if I'm not mistaken. Bus no. 181, which runs once in around 1 hour. So, don't be late if you don't wish to wait for another hour ^^
I left Haedong Yonggusa, to Dongbaek Station, by the same bus (181).
With Dongbaek Station as my starting point, I started my walking course, exploring the Dongbaek Island, toward Haeundae Beach. Though it was winter, there were a lot of people there. The view was awesome!
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| We can see beautiful Gwangan Bridge from Dongbaek Island, too~~ |
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| Closer shoot of the Gwangan Bridge |
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| APEC House + Gwangan Bridge |
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| Walk and walk~~~ |
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| We can see Haeundae Beach now! |
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| The lonely mermaid~ |
Finished my walking course around 2 PM, I then moved to Beomeosa Station. Beomeosa was my last visit in Busan, it's another Buddhist temple there. I walked around the temple, taking much fresh air, before I left toward Nopo Station .
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| Otw to the entrance of Beomeosa |
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| Entrance of Beomeosa |
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| Inside Beomeosa |
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| An old building inside the temple |
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| Leaving Beomeosa |
I then left Busan around 5 PM from Busan Express Bus Terminal, which is located close to Nopo Station.
It was a very good backpack trip. I only spent around 110,000-120,000 Won/person for the whole trip, include bus fare for round trip, jjimjilbang fee, dining, and T-Money charge~
I will visit Busan again soon! Why don't you guys do so? ^^
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