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Food & RestaurantsMilmyeon: Busan's Cold Wheat Noodles and Where to Eat Them
Milmyeon is what refugees made when they wanted naengmyeon and had only aid flour. Here is what is in the bowl, how it differs from naengmyeon, the shop said to have made the first one, and city-certified places to try it — with prices from Busan's own restaurant list.
Food & RestaurantsRaw Fish (Hoe) in Busan: Jagalchi, Millak and How to Order
Eating hoe in Busan usually takes two stops: you buy a live fish downstairs, then carry it up to a restaurant that charges for the table, sauces and sides. Here is how that system works at Jagalchi and Millak, what to ask before you pay, and which fish are in season.
AttractionsTaejongdae Park: Danubi Train, Lighthouse and Getting There
Forested cliffs at the southern tip of Yeongdo, with a 1906 lighthouse and, on a clear day, Tsushima on the horizon. Here's how to get there, what the Danubi train costs, and which viewpoints are currently closed.
AttractionsHaedong Yonggungsa Temple: How to Get There
One of Korea's few temples built directly on the coast, in Gijang at the northeastern edge of Busan — a striking setting, and a longer trip than most first-timers expect.
AttractionsGwangalli Beach: Drone Show, Transport and Fireworks Night
A 1.4 km curve of sand facing the Gwangan Bridge, the closest beach to central Busan — and every Saturday night, a drone and laser show over the water that you can watch from anywhere on the sand, for free.
AttractionsBusan's 5 Areas: A Wider Map Than 'Old City vs. Beach'
Most guides split Busan in two: the old downtown and the beaches. That works for a short trip, but the city's own plan has more to it — and so does a longer stay. Here are its 16 districts grouped into five areas, and what each is actually for.