Next Stop: 3-days in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

Next Stop: 3-days in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

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Here's a quick 3-day guide to exploring Haeundae-gu (Haeundae Beach) for all the vacation vibes about 1 hour from Busan Station. Plus notable areas such as Gamcheon Culture Village and other districts.
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Day 1 - Haeundae Beach

Depending on when you catch the KTX to Busan Central Station, you'll need to take the train and check in to your hotel!  Kick off your first day by checking out the bustling Haeundae Traditional Market food stalls then catch the sunset ride at the Blueline Park before closing the night with dinner and dessert.

Haeundae Traditional Market
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Honestly, this is more food than sightseeing but worth checking out this street market FULL of seafood options!
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Haeunde Blueline Park - Mipo Station
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Be sure to order your tickets in advance if you can - This is a great activity for couples and families with kids! Can opt for the walk along the tracks which is quite scenic as well.
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Haeundae Obok Restaurant
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24-hour pork rice soup cannot go wrong! Locals and tourists come here for a refreshing savory pork rice soup for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night after-drinks.
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Cafe Knotted, Haeundae
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Grab yourself some delicious donuts in this beautiful Knotted location before they sell out!
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Day 2

Spend the morning at Gamcheon Culture Village.  Walking around the village area is free and you can surely get lost in the twists and turns but should you opt OUT of walking around, the two cafes below offer amazing views as you enjoy your coffee/tea and some pastries.

Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan
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커피잇집 | Coffee It House
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Avant Garde Cafe
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Opt for a unique lunch at Ullengdo Flower Shrimp.  This place is Korean celebrity Rain's favorite seafood restaurant.  Going for lunch promises less of a crowd.  Walk off the food in nearby street markets as you head towards the train station.

울릉도 꽃새우
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They only speak Korean. Slightly pricy for the amount of food but the overall experience was wonderful with the tableside service.
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Spend the afternoon indulging in more food by exploring the markets nearby Jagalchi Station.  There's food, clothes, accessories, and pretty much anything you can imagine is available in the following markets.

Arirang street open market
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No frills street where halmeonies (grannies) set up their food stalls with snacks such as kimbap.
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Gukje Market
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Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
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Opt for a full meal in one of the following depending on what you're in for.  All should be good options to close a full and long day!

Leegane Tteokbokki
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Located inside the Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, you will find an abundance of food stalls. Be sure to check out some of the snack offerings!
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Jagalchi Market
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Largest seafood market - Don't miss out and purchase fresh seafood where they can cook it for you at the restaurants for a small fee!
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Jokbal
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Day 3

Last day is always a relaxing slow day for me so consider the following relax yourself.

Blackup Coffee Haeundae
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Grab yourself some coffee at this coffee shop inside a building. Great for a slow morning!
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Haeundae Beach
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Stroll down the beach to soak in some fresh sea air
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Grab a quick lunch! Try Busan's milmyeon which is different from naengmyeon despite both being cold noodles.

Haeundae Milmyeon
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Little menu options but they do it right! Get the cold noodles and the dumplings for a refreshingly cooling meal experience!
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Go cafe hopping! There's plenty of beautiful cafes and restaurants in this area so be sure to step over and explore this cute area that appears less touristy.

황실 클래식
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CCD카페 - 부산우동점
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Close out the evening with some good food!  There's another restaurant called Galbiga Masitda which is right by Obok Haeundae for some delicious BBQ!  Can't bookmark it here for some reason.

솔솥해운대점
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Delicious rice pots with locations all around South Korea - If you can't beat the lines from the ones in Seoul, you may get seated here with ease!
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Taiga Tempura
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Stay & Miscellaneous

Stay nearby the Haeundae Station Exit 3 which is across from a DAISO and Olive Young.  At the base of the hotel is a convenience store as well so you really have everything at your fingertips if you're in a pinch!

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
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A no-frills hotel with great views if you get a high floor! It was affordable and close to everything.
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DAISO Busan Haeundae
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Olive Young, Haeundae
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Or Opt for a more luxurious experience by staying near the beach at LCT Residences which offers Airbnbs.  The views are incredible so check out Airbnb for actual listings.

LCT the Residence
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My family stayed here and enjoyed all comfort of having an apartment with great views.
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Andrew & Judy
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