My 3-Day Winter Travel Itinerary in Busan
-Day 1: Arrival in Busan
🚆Transportation:
Took the KTX from Daejeon to Busan, which took approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ticket fare: 36,000 KRW.
🏨Hotel Check-in:
Stayed at Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Haeundae, a modern and clean 3-star hotel located near Haeundae Beach.
💲Cost: 70,000–80,000 KRW per night.
Easy to book through Trip.com with frequent discounts.
📍Address: 8 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 209beonga-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan.
🍴Dinner:
Sambari Haeundae Gunam-ro Branch (삼바리 해운대 구남로점)
Famous for its grilled octopus—arguably the best I've tried in South Korea.
The grilled clams are another highlight; a pro tip is to mix the octopus seasoning with the clams for an extra burst of flavor.
💰Average Price per Person: Around 30,000 KRW per person for a satisfying meal.
📍Address: 부산 해운대구 해운대로 608번길 25 1층.
😴Evening:
Return to the hotel and rest.
-Day 2: Exploring Haeundae
🌅Morning:
Enjoyed the hotel's breakfast set.
Price: 11,000 KRW (could be included during the booking process via @trip.com)
Offers a good variety and is worth the value.
🚶Leisure Walk at Haeundae Beach:
A relaxing morning stroll along Haeundae Beach is the perfect way to start the day. The serene ocean view and fresh sea breeze are invigorating.
🍜Lunch:
Ryusenso Main Store
A hearty bowl of ramen is a great way to recharge.
💰Average Price per Person: Around 10,000 KRW per bowl.
Delicious and well-located.
📍Address: 641-15 U-dong Haeundae-gu Busan
🕛Afternoon Adventure: Dalmaji Hill & Haewol Coastal Line
Dalmaji Hill:
🏞️A scenic mountain road offering stunning views of the ocean. I recommend renting an electric bike, as climbing the hill with a regular bike can be challenging.
🚴From Dalmaji Hill, the road leads to Haeundae Blueline Park – Cheongsapo Station, a picturesque spot popular with photographers.
From there, you can either take the Blue Line Train or walk along the Haewol Coastal Line.
🚶I chose to walk and stopped by the Haewol Observation Deck—an excellent photo spot.
The coastal line ends at Mipo Station, another scenic location loved by photographers.
🍚Dinner:
I had a business dinner, so I’m skipping this part, but there are plenty of good options in Haeundae!
- Day 3: Checkout & Visit Gwangalli
🌅Morning Activity:
Visited Gwangalli Beach, an iconic Busan destination.
Known for its beautiful view of the Diamond Bridge.
☕️Coffee Break:
Stopped by Cong Coffee (📍Address: 60 Gwangan-ro 61beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan), a Vietnamese-style café.
Vietnamese coffee is famous for its rich and unique flavor—worth trying if you haven’t already.
Enjoyed a cup while soaking in the breathtaking view of Gwangalli Beach and the bridge.
🔚Final Thoughts:
A perfect end to a memorable Busan trip. The combination of great coffee, a stunning beach, and scenic views left me with unforgettable memories
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