With nearly four million people living in it, Busan is South Korea''s second largest city and has the country''s largest seaport. With sailors from all around the world trooping through and few tourists these days, the city has quite an international flair.

Haeundae Beach

It used be known only for its hot springs. Haeundae has become one of the most popular beaches in Korea. During summer vacation, especially on weekends, the area gets overcrowded. There are numerous motels and hotels and some excellent restaurants nearby, both Korean and exotic, and also a wide range of stores. Recently the area has been filled up with high-rise buildings, trendy shops and open cafes which are popular among youngsters.

Jagalchi Fish Market

Jagalchi Fish Market is one of the must-visit places in Busan. The market is located right next to the Busan Harbor and carries a huge selection of fresh seafood. The western section of the market mainly deals with live and freshly caught seafood. Fish and shellfish are caught daily and sold right off the boat. Here you can choose any kind of raw fish and enjoy them at reasonable prices. The eastern part of the market is dedicated to dried seafood and you can find dried squid, octopus, seaweed, anchovies, pollacks, and codfish from all around the peninsula.

Taejongdae

Taejongdae with its white lighthouse overlooking the green sea is a very famous tourist attraction in Busan. People enjoy eating fresh raw fish on the rocky shore, taking a boat around the Olyuk Islands, and seeing the famous ''Suicide Rock.''. When the weather is nice enough, Daema Island can be seen in the distance. The view from the observation deck is beautiful and the green sea looks very exotic. The walk from the entrance to the lighthouse is quite long and there are shuttle buses running to and from the lighthouse.

For more information, go to http://english.busan.go.kr/main/

By Hana Du (2008 MBA, Korea)