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8 Days of Adventure in Busan and Seoul!

Hemmah Latha

Hemmah Latha

9 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic journey through the vibrant cities of Busan and Seoul in South Korea. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in local culture, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Day 1Delightful Delicacies and Bustling Markets in Busan
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$60

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
6 - 9 min

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Bujeon Market
Bustling indoor/outdoor marketplace selling fruits, veggies, seafood, meat & cooking ingredients.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Bosu Book Street
Alleyway of open-front stores with a few cozy cafes, selling new & used books, plus comic books.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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개미집
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
2 - 3 min

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Gukje Market
Lively, sprawling marketplace with vendors selling street food, home goods & souvenirs.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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큰집
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Day 2Underwater Wonders and Traditional Treasures in Busan
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$159

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$ 8

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
3 - 4 min

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SEALIFE Busan Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$75
4 - 6 min

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Haeundae Traditional Market
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
27 - 33 min

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못난이식당
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Gijang Market
Outdoor market famed for selling local specialty snow crabs, plus seasonal lobsters & oysters.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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흙시루
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
Day 3Artistic Delights and Cultural Exploration in Busan
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$120

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$ 16

PARIS BAGUETTE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
16 - 23 min

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F1963
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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National Maritime Museum
Modern maritime museum with many relics & models, plus an aquarium tunnel & kids’ activities.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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목장원
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$32
4 - 5 min

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Hynyeoul Munhwa Maul
Arty, regenerated cultural village with narrow alleys, street murals & a waterside walking path.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
Vibrant, covered market featuring produce, local foods, clothes & street-food vendors.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$3
1 - 2 min

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거인통닭
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
Day 4Vibrant Streets and Cultural Marvels in Busan
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$123

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$ 8

LOTTERIA (롯데리아)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
1 - 2 min

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BIFF Square
Bustling area featuring first-run movie theaters, street food & handprints of famous Korean actors.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan
Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$15
8 - 12 min

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paris baguette
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$40
7 - 9 min

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PARIS BAGUETTE
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$818
Transport:$69
Day 1Delightful Delicacies and Bustling Markets in Busan
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$60

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$ 5

그린마일커피
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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경상도집
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$20
7 - 10 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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명동닭한마리
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$16
Day 2Underwater Wonders and Traditional Treasures in Busan
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$96

Coffee and Cigarettes (커피앤시가렛)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
7 - 10 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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온지음
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
8 - 11 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$12
10 - 15 min

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CAFE ROSSO (로쏘)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$40
Day 3Artistic Delights and Cultural Exploration in Busan
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$92

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$ 17

양평신내서울해장국
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
14 - 17 min

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Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
37 - 45 min

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지리산산나물정식에덴식당
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$32
5 - 6 min

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63 Building
Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
25 - 30 min

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Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
$44
5 - 8 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free
Day 4Vibrant Streets and Cultural Marvels in Busan
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$108

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$ 13

ROLLING PIN (롤링핀)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
8 - 12 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
25 - 30 min

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곤드레집
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$40
29 - 35 min

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Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
37 - 45 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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한강집생태
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$40

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$818
Transport:$69