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Huinnyeoul Culture Village

Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Cliffside village of white houses above the sea, a film-favorite walk.

A narrow seaside path lined with cafés and pastel houses perched over the water — one of Busan's most cinematic walks, often compared to a Mediterranean coast.

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Gamcheon Culture Village

Saha-gu, Busan

Pastel hillside village of stacked houses and murals.

Busan's most photogenic neighborhood — terraced, color-washed homes and art installations climbing the hill. A long but rewarding photo walk; wear good shoes for the stairs.

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Busan Cinema Center (BIFF)

Haeundae-gu, Busan

Home of the Busan International Film Festival, vast cantilever roof.

The futuristic LED-canopy venue anchoring Korea's biggest film festival. Even off-season it's a striking architecture and night-photo stop in the Centum City area.

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Gwangalli Beach & Gwangan Bridge

Suyeong-gu, Busan

Busan's signature beach with the lit-up Gwangan Bridge view.

Busan is the hometown of Jimin and Jungkook, and Gwangalli is the city's postcard view — café-lined sand facing the bridge, which runs a light show at night. The drone shows here are a Busan staple.

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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Gijang-gun, Busan

Rare seaside Buddhist temple on the rocks above the water.

Most Korean temples sit in the mountains; this one perches right on the coast. Go early to beat crowds and catch the sea light. A serene contrast to the city stops.

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Haeundae Beach

Haeundae-gu, Busan

Korea's most famous beach, the heart of summer Busan.

The wide crescent of sand you've seen across Korean travel content. Walk the promenade, ride to the coastal Blueline Park capsule train nearby, and eat by the water at sunset.

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