Busan
Located in South Korea’s southern peninsula, this thriving port city has an immediate cosmopolitan appeal, offers an eclectic mix of sights, sounds and tastes for travellers, and manages to be surprisingly laid back as well. Beomeosa Temple situated deep in the mountains and the Yonggungsa Temple along the shoreline are not be missed; wander the halls of the Busan Modern History Museum and the colourful alleyways of Gamcheon Cultural Village; visit Dongbaek Island or Nakdong River Estuary to birdwatch; or amble through the fish markets to sample a wide variety of seafood. And when the day is done, pop into a tent bar or chic café for sunset drinks.
