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Busan
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Food | Accommodation | Tours
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Because of its size, Busan, the nation’s best-known port, is considered
Korea’s second capital. An international metropolis of 4 million,
Busan is the host city of the 2002 FIFA World CupTM and
the 14th Asian Games in 2002. The city boasts a deep port with minimal
tidal differentials. Due to its geographical advantage and modern
port facilities, Busan Port ranks third in the world in terms of
the quantity of goods transported in and out. Every summer, Busan
swarms with vacationers from all over the country who visit Gwangalli
and Haeundae Beaches, located near the downtown area. Visitors to
Busan can enjoy such water sports as water skiing, boating and wind
surfing as well as the diverse festivals and events held all year
round.
A total of 64 matches will be held throughout Korea and Japan, 32
in each country. In the first round, 32 teams are divided into 4
groups and each group has 8 teams. The teams compete on a round-robin
basis, and the top two seeds of each group advance to the Round
of 16.
Matches from the round of 16 to the final match will be completed
on a knock-out basis. The opening and third place matches will be
held in Seoul and Daegu, respectively, while the final match will
be held in Yokohama.
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Name: Busan Asiad Main Stadium
Location: Geoje-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan
Capacity: 53,864 seats (sports complex)
Completion date: September 16, 2001
Features
- Tourism resources development and expanded tourist programs
- Promoted as an international cultural city (ex: Busan International
Film Festival, Busan Beach Festival)
Plans for Stadium Usage
- Soccer field (utilize as outdoor parking lot), badminton
court, roller-skating ring, various sports facilities
- Restaurants, sporting goods center, souvenir shops, warehouse
discount stores
- Drive-in theater, cultural studies facility, social studies class,
exhibition halls, children's soccer class
Main Projects
- Develop tourism resources and expand tourist programs
- Promote Busan as an international cultural city (ex: through Busan
International Film Festival, Busan Beach Festival)
- Expand domestic and overseas transportation network (airline &
ship)
- Promote cultural events related to the 2002 Busan Asian Game
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- Shaped after the form of 'Gureul
Stadium'
- Large-scale stadium for the World Cup and Asian Games
- Multi-purpose stadium with roofed stands (100%)
From Gimhae Internatonal Airport (18.5km):
Airport Limousine Bus/ every 30 minutes// takes 50 minutes,
transfer in Seomyeon to bus No. 10, 10-1, 35, 57, 80, 80-111,
111-2, 306
From Busan Station (11km):
Bus No. 306/ every 8-12 minutes, No. 28/ every 11 minutes,
No. 35/ every 8 minutes// all takes 50-60 minutes
From Busan Express Bus Terminal (13km):
Bus No. 301, No 50/ every 11 minutes // takes 40-45 minutes
From Seobu (West) Inter-city Bus Terminal (13km):
Bus No. 120/ every 11-12 minutes// takes 40 minutes
From the Busan Metropolitan City Hall (2.0km):
bus No. 131/ every 8 minutes// takes 20 minutes
From the International Ferry Terminal(13.4km):
Subway No. 1 line (southbound)/ every 3-7 minutes// takes
25 minutes get off at Yeonsan-dong station and transfer to
bus No. 189, 189-1, or get off at Gyodaeap and transfer to
bus No. 28
Bus No. 35/ every 8 minutes// takes 50 minutes |
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Tongdosa (temple)
As one of the main temples of the Jogye Order, Tongdosa, along
with Haeinsa and Songgwangsa, is a treasured temple housing the
sarira remnants of Shakyamuni Buddha. The endless panoramic view
of valleys creates a dazzling backdrop of the temple. In addition,
the Buddha statues within the temple and splendid art works displayed
in the temple museum add to the great value of Tongdosa.
Chungryeolsa (memorial building)
Chungryeolsa was constructed in 1650 in honor of Song Sang-heon,
a magistrate of Busan, who sacrificed his life defending the nation.
Also, 88 memorial tablets of the fallen are preserved here.
UN Memorial Cemetery
Soldiers from sixteen countries who died during the Korean War
rest in peace here. Some 2,300 soldiers from 11 countries are buried
in the UN Memorial Cemetery, under the direct management of the
United Nations.
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Haeundae Beach
Boasting a 2 km-long stretch of white sand beach, Haeundae
is surrounded by cherry trees and pine forests. The moonlight
that harmonizes with the night view of the sea creates a spectacular
scene, attracting visitors all year round
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Taejongdae (park)
Bizarre rock formations, lush forests and blue sea blend beautifully
at Taejongdae park, presenting a breathtaking view to visitors.
In addition, various amusement facilities and cruise boats operate
at Taejongdae, making the park the perfect romantic destination
for young couples
Gwangalli Beach
Around 300 seafood restaurants and cafes line the fine sand beach
at Gwangalli. Young people, in particular, frequent Gwangalli Beach,
which is located in the center of Busan City. The beach is also
crowded with hundreds of thousands of summer vacationers each year,
who also enjoy the frequent outdoor performances held on the beach.
Jagalchi Seafood Market
Jagalchi Seafood Market was established during the Korean War
when refugees poured into Busan. Offering a wide assortment of seafood
products, the Jagalchi Market is the perfect place for seafood-lovers
to try out various sashimi dishes at a reasonable price and buy
freshly caught fish
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The
14th Asian Games in 2002
Between September 29 and October 14, at ten stadiums and sports
facilities in the vicinity. |
Busan
International Film Festiva
Every October, at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (Haeundae
Yacht Stadium) and the Cinema Zone in Nampo-dong.
During the festival 210 films produced in 60-odd countries, including
documentary films and short animations, are screened. In addition,
various events are held, such as hand printing of film celebrities
and seminar sessions between the viewers and directors.
Busan
Sea Festival
Early August each year around Busan's six beaches, including Haeundae.
The festival features parades on the beach, citizen-participation
events and water sports, among others
Jagalchi
Cultural Tourism Festival
Every October, at Jagalchi Market.
The festival features numerous events, including seafood exhibits,
discounted sales, a seafood banquet, and a fishermen's worship ritual
for the sea god, asking for an abundant harvest of fish.
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Raw fish
Raw fish is Busan’s representative food. Visitors to Busan can buy
fresh seafood products and raw fish at low prices at Jagalchi Market
or in other areas along the coast near Busan.
Dongnae Pajeon (Korea’s traditional pancake)
Everyone will enjoy this tasty, nutritious traditional pancake cooked
with various ingredients from both land and sea, including green
onions, rice flour, oysters and clams. |
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of hotels/number of guest rooms)
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Five super deluxe hotels (Lotte Busan/806, Paradise Hotel and
Casino Busan/521, Busan Marriot/363, Haeundae Grand/321, Westin
Chosun Beach/305), three deluxe hotels (Commodore/314, Sorabol/162,
Paragon/ 132), fourteen first-class hotels, fourteen second-class
hotels.
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Half-day
tour
• Busan World Cup Stadium Children’s Grand Park
Yongdusan Park Taejongdae Jagalchi Market
Busan World Cup Stadium
(The official name of Busan World Cup Stadium is Busan Asiad Main
Stadium.)
One-day
tour
• Busan World Cup Stadium Natural History Museum &
Geumgang Park Busan Municipal Museum/Bokcheon Tumulus Group
Chungryolsa Haedong Yeongungsa (temple)
Haeundae Beach Gwangalli Beach UN Memorial Cemetery
Busan City Museum Busan Jagalchi Market
Busan World Cup Stadium
Two-day
tour
• Busan World Cup Stadium Busan City Museum UN
Memorial Cemetery Haeundae Beach Chungryolsa
Tongdosa (temple) Seoknamsa (temple) Bugok Hot
Springs (Hotel) Upo Swamp Gimhae Museum
Taejongdae Busan Jagalchi Market Busan
World Cup Stadium
Three-day
tour
• Busan World Cup Stadium Busan City Museum UN
Memorial Cemetery Haeundae Beach Chungryolsa
Bokcheondong Municipal Museum Tongdosa Seoknamsa
(Hotel) Unmunsa Gyeongju Museum
Cheonmachong (Silla’s representative tomb) Poseokjeong
(pavilion) Bomun Lake Resort Seokguram (stone
grotto) Bulguksa Haeinsa Bugok Hot Springs
(Hotel) Upo Swamp Gimhae Museum
Taejongdae Jagalchi Market Busan World Cup Stadium
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Tourism Information Service
- International Ferry Terminal +82-51-465-3471
- Gimhae Airport Domestic Flights +82-51-973-4607
- Gimhae Airport International Flights(Gyeongnam Tourism Association)
+82-51-973-4537
- Gimhae Airport International Flights(Gyeongbuk Tourism Association)
+82-51-973-1033~5
- Gimhae Airport International Flights(Busan Tourism Association)
+82-51-973-2800
- Living Together Tourism Information Center +82-51-207-1646
- Busan Station Tourism Information Center(Operated by Busan City)
+82-51-463-4938
- Busan Tourist Service Center +82-51-462-2265
- Busan Tourism Information Center +82-51-246-6681
- Korea National Tourism Organization Gimhae Information Center
+82-51-973-1100
- Haeundae General Tourism Service Center(Haeun) +82-51-749-4335~6
- Busan
Tourism Information
- ONE-STOP Service www.hodotour.com
Tourism and Reservation Service Sites for Transportation and Sightseeing
Tours in the 10 Host Cities
- www.tour2korea.com
- www.lifeinkorea.com
- www.korea.net
Transportation
- Express Bus Terminal +82-51-505-5581~9
- Seobu Bus Terminal +82-51-322-8301~3
- Dongbu Bus Terminal +82-51-554-7811~5
- Gimhae Airport Domestic Flights +82-51-972-0156~8
- Gimhae Airport International Flights +82-51-972-0161~3
- Korean Air +82-51-463-2000
- Asiana Airlines +82-51-465-4000
- Japan Airlines +82-51-469-1215
- Busan Station +82-51-463-7788~9
- Busanjin Station +82-51-462-4945
- Gupo Station +82-51-332-1030
- Haeundae Station +82-51-742-7788
- Songjeong Station +82-51-743-7788
- Coastal Ferry Terminal +82-51-469-0117
- International Ferry Terminal +82-51-469-6862-5
- Dongyang Express Ferry +82-51-332-1030
- Car Ferry. Queen +82-51-742-7788
- Car Ferry Jeju +82-51-743-7788
- Angel +82-51-463-2255
- Korea-Japan Regular Route Bugwan Ferry +82-51-463-3165
- Korea-Japan Regular Route Camellia +82-51-466-7799
- Korea-Japan Railroad Connection Beetle II +82-51-465-6111
- Busan
Metro : Provides information on areas in the vicinity
of subway stations, tourist attractions and maps
General Hospitals
- Dong-A University Medical Center +82-51-247-6600
- Busan National University Medical Center +82-51-254-0171
- Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital +82-51-894-3429
- Kosin Medical Center +82-51-240-6114
Budget
Accommodation Reservation Service |
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