<strong>Busan, South Korea: </strong>South Korea's second largest city, seaside Busan has emerged from the capital's shadow to become a worthy destination of its own.
Busan, South Korea: South Korea's second largest city, seaside Busan has emerged from the capital's shadow to become a worthy destination of its own.
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<strong>Haeundae Beach: </strong>Busan's most famous stretch of sand, Haeundae Beach has a number of popular attractions.
Haeundae Beach: Busan's most famous stretch of sand, Haeundae Beach has a number of popular attractions.
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<strong>Haeundae Sky Capsule:</strong> This personal elevated rail car allows you to cruise along the rocky, pine-blanketed edge of Dalmaji Hill while taking in the shoreline.
Haeundae Sky Capsule: This personal elevated rail car allows you to cruise along the rocky, pine-blanketed edge of Dalmaji Hill while taking in the shoreline.
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<strong>Haedong Yonggunsa: </strong>This scenic and serene Buddhist site overlooks the surging sea.
Haedong Yonggunsa: This scenic and serene Buddhist site overlooks the surging sea.
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<strong>Centum City: </strong>The gleaming cluster of high rises known as Centum City.is home to Shinsegae Department Store -- the largest in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Centum City: The gleaming cluster of high rises known as Centum City.is home to Shinsegae Department Store -- the largest in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
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<strong>Gwangalli Beach:</strong> A happening strip of sand filled with cafes, bars and eateries, Gwangalli Beach looks out across the water to Busan's iconic Gwangan Diamond Bridge.
Gwangalli Beach: A happening strip of sand filled with cafes, bars and eateries, Gwangalli Beach looks out across the water to Busan's iconic Gwangan Diamond Bridge.
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<strong>Jagalchi Market:</strong> This open-air seafood exchange is the city's living, beating heart. It's also one of Busan's best places to eat.
Jagalchi Market: This open-air seafood exchange is the city's living, beating heart. It's also one of Busan's best places to eat.
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<strong>Gukje Market: </strong>Across from Jagalchi is the sprawling, maze-like complex of Gukje Market, the setting for the 2014 film, "Ode to My Father."
Gukje Market: Across from Jagalchi is the sprawling, maze-like complex of Gukje Market, the setting for the 2014 film, "Ode to My Father."
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<strong>Songdo: </strong>Busan's first designated city beach, Songdo is famed for its popular cable car that whizzes high over the water to Amnam Park, offering unparalleled views of the city's traditional core.
Songdo: Busan's first designated city beach, Songdo is famed for its popular cable car that whizzes high over the water to Amnam Park, offering unparalleled views of the city's traditional core.
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