4. Places

During the trip, we have visited several places including Gwangan Seaside Resort mentioned earlier. The first place we visited was Shinsegae Centum City close to Haeundae. Next, we've visited Jagalchi Market located in Nampo City.

JAGALCHI MARKET:

The first thing that caught my attention was these dead fish. It smell pretty bad and we were surprised to know that many people visit this market called “Jagalchi Market” to take a look at this arrangement of dead fish and to buy them. Also, we've seen a lot of foreigners who traveled all the way through Busan to take a walk in the market, which is somehow surprising. This market was full of Ajuma’s shouting, trying to sell their products. We were fascinated by this situation.

However, there were also illegal stuffs like whale meat. This shop was run by a Japanese dude, and was not so popular… Although a hunting of whale meat is illegal, the whale meat tasted good.

This is shark meat. This shop was also run by a Japanese trader. We wanted to taste how shark would taste like, but Edward's mom strongly disagreed with the illegal act. :(

This spectacular view was a way to dry stingray and Cuttle fish. We wanted to have a bite, but there were not for sale.

HAEUNDAE:

Haeundae is a district that attracts thousands of Korean tourist and foreigners because Haeundae beach is consider as a Korea's best beach.Also, Haeundae is one of the most popular spots in Busan to view the first sunrise of the year on January 1.

Centum City

Centum city is one of the main places to visit in Busan. It is famous for Busan Cinema Center(BCC) and Shinsegae Department Store.

Photo Credits to: Dynamic Busan

Busan Cinema Center

            

Photo Credits to: The Chosunilbo

Cinema center in Busan is where one of the most popular film festivals in Asia is hold. It mainly consists 3 buildings which are called Cine mountain, Biff hill, and Double cone. The roof of this building is well known for being the largest building in the world.It has the sculpture of woman turing to seaglles, which represents the movie and Busan.

Shinsegae Department Store

Shinsegae Department Store in Haeundae is the world biggest Department Store. In the building they have food court that has all kinds of food.

Photo Credits to: Jamerican Queen Abroad

Another main thing is Spaland. Spaland is one of the biggest spa place and very well known for its comfort. It is a place where many travelers visit to heal their body and mind. It is like a 찜질방(Jjimjilbang) where you can rest.

Haeundae Beach

Photo Credits to: Korean Herald

Haeundae beach is located at the southeast end of the city. Along the coastline, there is a beach called, Seogwipo, which is one of the most famous beaches in South Korea. The beach is located at the downtown of Busan. The beach is busy every year around by the festivals and the visitors from in and out from the country. 

Dongbaek Island

Photo Credits to: BSTour

Dongbaek Island is located at the south end of the beach. It offers a wonderful view of the sea and its coastline is is famous for fishing.