Situated on the most south-eastern portion of the
Korean peninsula, Busan is Korea's second largest city
and the number 1 trading port. Korea's first truly international
city, Busan connects Asia, Europe, and North America.
This geopolitically situated harbor city sits adjacent
to the Korean Straits and Japan, bringing about an interchange
of trade and tourism. Busan has hosted such international
events as the 2002 14th Asian Games, the final match of
the Korea/Japan World Cup, and since 1995 has annually
hosted the Pusan International Film Festival. Additionally,
the Bexco Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan brings
in people from all over the world for international conventions
and exhibits. Shopping in this port city has also become
quite popular. Lotte Department Store, Choryang Arcade
for Foreigners, Nampo-dong Street, Gukje Market, and Seomyeon
market, located in the center of the city, are sought
after places by Japanese and other foreign tourists.
Sighting in Busan can typically be classified into two
groups: seashore and interior land sighting. Seashore
sightseeing includes such sights as the beach areas, islands,
and Hae Ahn Park. While interior land sightseeing includes
such sights as downtown Busan, historical ruins and sites,
Dongnae Shrine, Busan World Cup Stadium, and Bexco Exhibition
and Convention Center. Surely Busan's most charming tourist
point is its beautiful sea vistas. The southeastern beach
areas have amazing views of the fantastically shaped rocks
and islands, which are a must see.
The summer months offer an array of festivals on almost
every beach, while in the fall, the Jagalchi Fish market
holds a cultural festival for foreign tourists. The Nakdong
Estuary Seasonal Bird Migration Site is a famous tourist
spot in the winter. Since the release of the movie 'Chingu'
(friend), which was filmed in Busan, Yongdusan Park and
Jagalchi Fish Market have become popular areas for tourists
as well.
The Busan area has a plethora of places to dine. There
is one street that is lined with Dongnae Pajeon (Korean
style pancakes) and raw fish restaurants. Additionally,
some nearby museums include the Busan Marine Museum, Bokcheon
Museum, Busan Metropolitan Art Museum, Busan Museum and
many other cultural facilities.
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