Busan is the largest port city and the 2nd largest city (area wise) in South Korea. With a completely variant culture, traditions & lifestyle it is a truly magnificent city.
Apart from the quality of being a good natural port, Busan is also a mesmerizing city for tourism with incredible beaches, hot springs and scenic seaside views.
You sure might be excited to visit this wonderful city right away. Come, let’s delve in to know how equally spectacular this city is in Seoul.
#1. Accepting trade between Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore, Busan has the busiest port in Korea & fifth busiest port in the world.
#2. The seaside town of Busan, is the second largest city of South Korea in population terms.
#3. With hot spots like Haeundae, Gujora, Sonjeong, and Gwanggalli; Busan is the summer capital of South Korea.
#4. Being one of the first Asian cities to welcome players for this prestigious international football tournament Busan was the host of 2002 FIFA World Cup.
#5. Busan has the largest departmental store in the world is Shinsegae Centum City Department Store, making it a shoppers’ paradise.
#6. Busan was one of only two cities not captured by the North Korean Army and so became a home to many refugees during the Korean War.
#7. Busan celebrates music, dance, culture, and art year-round infact not a month goes by without Busan hosting at least one national festival.
#8. With world-class infrastructure and professional human resources, Busan is now a standard-setter in the film industry. The very first motion picture of South Korea was released in Busan. Busan comes in the UNESCO Creative City Network as “City of Film.”
#9. Busan is home to the oldest hot springs in Korea. The spring water is ideal for treating skin conditions due to its high magnesium content and alkalinity.
#10. Locals of Busan paint many of the buildings with murals, display interactive exhibits in narrow streets, and fill more spacious areas with quirky mini galleries, turning their slums in tourist hotspots.
#11. Geographically, the city of Busan is closer to Japan than to Seoul (its own capital).
#12. Built on a steep mountainside slope, the village has been nicknamed "Korea's Santorini," as well as the "Machu Picchu of Busan" is a major attraction of Busan.
#13. To encourage the Daejeo tomatoes grown on the fertile soil on the shores of the Nakdong River, Daejeo Tomato Festival is held every year in Busan.
#14. Busan ranks 4th in Asia and 7th in the world in terms of the international conferences held in the city, according Union of International Association (UIA).
#15. As a major tourist attraction, Busan Tower is built at the height of 120m is erected on one of the famous mountains, Yongdusan Mountain of Busan.
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