I had occasion to visit the Yeongnam region via the expressway. While traveling from Seoul towards Daegu, I stopped by Chilgok Rest Area for a short break, just as I was nearing Daegu. “Gyeongbu Expressway Rest Area: Chilgok Rest Area” Chilgok is located to the northwest of Daegu. It can be considered the last rest area before entering Daegu. It ...
After a long time, I visited Busan again. My last visit to Busan was about 8 years ago in 2014, and I hadn’t had the chance to visit again since then. The global spread of the “COVID-19” pandemic since the end of 2019 also played a significant role in preventing travel for a while. “Busan Trip with U.S. Department of ...
Pizza Mall is one of the buffet brands operated by Eland, a subsidiary of the Eland Group. Among these, Pizza Mall was the first brand launched in 1994, known for offering a wide variety of pizzas. For our final meal during this trip to Busan, we chose “Pizza Mall.” You can find Pizza Mall in the “Art Malling,” a shopping ...
Busan offers a variety of tourist attractions. Upon revisiting this time, I was able to see things that I couldn’t see when I previously traveled to Busan. One of these is the Songdo Sky Cable Car, which has been around for quite some time. However, back when I visited Busan a long time ago, it didn’t exist. Thanks to this ...
Huinnyeoul Culture Village is a cultural village located in Yeongdo, Busan. Alongside “Gamcheon Culture Village,” it is considered one of the representative cultural villages and travel destinations in Busan. One of the distinctive features of Huinnyeoul Culture Village is its location on the coastal cliffs. In the past, it had an image of a moonlight town, but now it has ...
Goban Sikdang is a franchise restaurant specializing in meat dishes. It can be found not only in Seoul but also throughout the country. You can also find Goban Sikdang in Haeundae, one of Busan’s representative travel destinations. Goban Sikdang Haeundae Branch is located in the main shopping area of Haeundae. It’s not far from the subway station, easily reachable from ...
Dongbaek Island, located at the western end of the wide sandy beach of Haeundae Beach, was originally an islet. Due to sedimentation, it is now connected to the mainland, but it retains the name “Dongbaek Island” from its past when it was indeed an island. As the name suggests, Dongbaek Island is known for its abundance of camellia flowers, which ...
Located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island in Haeundae, “The Bay 101” is a multi-purpose building featuring various shops, including restaurants, cafes, and general stores. The area in front of “The Bay 101” on Dongbaek Island is also known as a popular spot for taking photos with Haeundae Marine City in the background. For more details on this, you can ...
Dongbaek Island, connected to Haeundae Beach in Busan, is home to several landmarks representing the city, such as the statue of Choe Chiwon, Nurimaru APEC House, and The Bay 101. Among them, you can find another statue on Dongbaek Island with an old legend attached to it, the “Princess Hwangok Mermaid Statue,” located on the cliffs overlooking the sea in ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks opened its first branch in Korea near Ewha Womans University, marking its landing in South Korea. Initially, there was controversy due to the high price of coffee compared to regular meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in Korea. Nowadays, you can find Starbucks all over the country, and in major cities, you can ...
Haeundae Beach in Busan is renowned as one of Busan’s leading beaches, alongside Gwangalli Beach. It’s a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Busan. Especially during the summer vacation season, it attracts numerous visitors. You can witness the bustling crowds from all over the country gathering around Haeundae. Even when I visited in late May, the beach was already bustling ...
In Busan, the Sky Capsule is one of the services operated at the “Haeundae Blue Line Park”. The Sky Capsule is a transportation vehicle that operates on tracks above the MiPo and Cheongsapo sections of Haeundae Beach, distinct from the seaside train. Originally scheduled to open in 2020, it was completed on February 4, 2021. “Haeundae Blue Line Park: Haeundae ...