The Atlas Obscura Guide To Busan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Busan, South Korea

Updated January 17, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Busan

Castle at Jaseongdae Park.

Busan, South Korea

Japanese Ruins of Busan

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.

Shinsegae Department Store.

Busan, South Korea

World’s Largest Department Store

The Shinsegae Department Store is the largest of its kind in the whole world.

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Gamcheon-dong, South Korea

Gamcheon Culture Village

Built on the side of a mountain, this once poor village has been turned into the "Santorini of Korea"

6 miles from Busan

The outer end of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Sirang-ri, South Korea

Haedong Yonggungsa

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.

8 miles from Busan

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