The list below (in no particular order) IMO are must-sees when coming to Busan. If time is limited and you can only choose a couple of these, I would definitely recommend visiting Nampondong (which has greatContinue reading
Month: August 2015
Ganjeolgot ( 간절곶 )
I first saw a picture of the giant postbox at Ganjoelgot 간절곶 on a friends timeline and it immediately stood out. As I have spent quite a bit of time holidaying in Busan, Ganjoelgot appealed toContinue reading
Anapji ( 안압지 )
It is written in Samguk Sagi: “During the era of King Munmu, a new pond was made in the palace and flowers and birds flourished in this pond”. There is also mention of a royalContinue reading
DMZ – Korean Demilitarized Zone ( 한반도 비무장지대 )
The DMZ ( Demilitarized Zone) is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula. It was established at the end of the Korean War to serve as a buffer zone between North and South Korea.Continue reading
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple ( 해동용궁사 )
Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Busan (btw, a new Lotte Outlet mall has just opened up very close to here). This is the second time I have been here and would happilyContinue reading