Muslim-friendly RestaurantsIslam has about 1.8 billion adherents, making up about 23% of the world's population. Muslims eat Halal food according to Islamic law as defined in the Koran.Thus, to provide food that does not go against their religious beliefs, Muslim-friendly restaurants have been ident

Very few cities are as colorful as Busan. Not to mention the fact that Busan is surrounded by both the East Sea and the Korea Strait, the city also embraces a number of mountains including Geumjeongsan Mountain, which marks the end of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. This explains why many hillside

The Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as Museum 1, is currently showcasing an exhibition titled 'Technique of Healing,' which is a unique and thought-provoking collection of media art installations.The exhibition focuses on the theme of healing and features works from a variety of artists

By Lee Kyoung Mi Operations on the sea route connecting Busan and Japan’s Tsushima Island, which were suspended due to COVID-19, will restart on Feb. 25. PanStar, a group of marine logistics companies, said the high-speed passenger ship ‘Panstar Tsushima Link’ will begin trial operations from Feb. 2

For six months starting from February 1, 2023, the city of Busan is testing the foreigners-only tour pass “Visit Busan Pass.” Visit Busan Pass allows international travelers to visit attractions for free, as well as acts as a transportation card on public transportation. After the test phase, the to

The General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union was opened on Aug. 2 in Busan, attracting astronomists from around the world. Under the theme "Astronomy for All," the event through Aug. 11 will see around 1,700 presentations at 205 sessions at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, aka

The K-pop supergroup BTS in October will hold a massive global concert in Busan to support the city's bid to host the 2030 World Expo.The group's management agency Hybe said BTS will serve as official public relations ambassadors of the 2030 Busan World Expo and the concert is part of the company's

The Busan Contents Market, the nation's biggest event of its kind for video and media content, was opened on June 8.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the event will be held offline from June 8-10 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, or BEXCO, in Busan's Haeundae-gu District

Recommended one-day trip itinerariesWe recommend the following two itineraries to enjoy the coastal beauty and fresh seafood available in Gijang.① Busan Station → Haedong Yonggungsa Temple → Gijang Haenyeo Village → Ocean-view café → Ahopsan Forest → Hanok caféThis course departs from Busan Station

The second-largest city in the nation just after Seoul, Busan is a city of delicious foods and modern buildings standing tall beside the beautiful ocean. Within this coastal city are dozens of fun ways to enjoy a budget-friendly vacation. Follow our guide to explore all Busan has to offer for just 1

The 6th Alleyway Festival will take place from May 21-23 in the areas of Seo-gu, Dong-gu, Jung-gu, and Yeongdo-gu, Busan.The 6th Alleyway Festival is a walking festival that visits various attractions in the old downtown areas of Busan. There are walking programs with different themes for each area

Busan City Tour began operations on March 3 after it closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. Busan City Tour’s two main routes, Red Line that travels to Haeundae and Green Line that travels to Taejongdae, will open first. Due to social distancing procedures, the Blue Line and the th

At dawn, I walked along Busan’s Songjeong Beach. The sound of my feet kicking into sand was drowned out by the crashing of the waves. When the sun took its first peek of the day, everyone stopped in their tracks. The crimson sky tinted the color of the sea and soon filled the eyes of travelers in Bu

Walk along the Haeundae Beach deep in thought while looking out at the open sea to reach the cozy Dongbaekseom Island located at the end. Formerly an island, the coastal trail is now connected to the land through years of sedimentation. The people of Busan, however, still refer to the place as Dongb

Muslim-friendly RestaurantsIslam has about 1.8 billion adherents, making up about 23% of the world population. Muslims eat Halal food according to Islamic law as defined in the Koran.Thus, to provide food that does not go against their religious beliefs, Muslim-friendly restaurants have been identif

Exploring Busan on BUTI with a single ticket.With a day pass for Busan City Tour Bus, you can hop on and hop off anywhere on three tour routes which pass through all the best sites in Busan.Tour OverviewThe Red Line which starts at Busan Station has a total of 14 stops including Gwangalli Beach, Mar

The Busan International Rock Festival represents a City's dynamic and oceanic features. The first event was held in 1999 under the title of “Asian Rock Festival,” and it was renamed as Busan International Rock Festival in 2000. Today, this rock music festival takes places every year and its fantasti

Rule number one in these trying times is to always remember to wash your hands. No matter how many masks you buy, the best defense against infectious disease is washing your hands as frequently as possible. Hand sanitizer is also helpful and is available in convenience stores and pharmacies. If you

BUTI Smart Guide mobile application is a tour app for a smartphone provided by Busan City Tour. The detailed explanation about the major courses such as a city tour and a themed tour, etc., as well as the automatic guide are available, providing all the necessary information to travel around Busan.

Since the establishment in 1986, the '1986 Asian Games ' and '1988 Olympic Games' were held in Busan Yachting Regatta Course.Spacious mooring to accommodate 1,360 boats and natural conditions appropriate for yachting draw plenty of yachtsmen here to hold international or national yachting races.In a