[Recommended Summer Destinations in Korea] Places to Visit in Busan: Scenic Drives, Night Views and Local Food

▲Places to visit in Busan, Busan beaches, pojangmacha streets, scenic drives, night-view spots and local food (Photo: ⒸGettyImagesBank)

Summer vacation season is approaching. If you are looking for a summer destination in Korea, consider a trip to Busan. Here is a closer look at places to visit in Busan.

Busan Beaches

No list of places to visit in Busan would be complete without its beaches. Busan has many famous beaches, including ▲Haeundae Beach ▲Gwangalli Beach ▲Dadaepo Beach ▲Songdo Beach and ▲Songjeong Beach.

Busan Pojangmacha Streets

If you are looking for restaurants and bars in Busan, its pojangmacha streets are recommended. Offering a distinctive experience to enjoy at night, notable areas include ▲Gwangalli Pojangmacha Street ▲Haeundae Pojangmacha Street ▲Nampo-dong Pojangmacha Street and ▲Busan Station Pojangmacha Street.

▲Places to visit in Busan, Busan beaches, pojangmacha streets, scenic drives, night-view spots and local food (Photo: ⒸGettyImagesBank)

Scenic Drives in Busan

Busan also offers excellent scenic drives. Famous driving routes include ▲Gijang Coastal Road ▲Dalmaji-gil Road and ▲Gwangan Bridge.

Busan Night-View Spots

Known for its beautiful nighttime scenery, Busan has many places to enjoy the city after dark. Essential night-view spots on a trip to Busan include ▲Gamcheon Culture Village ▲Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams ▲Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory ▲The Bay 101 ▲Dongnaeeupseong Fortress and ▲Hocheon Village.

Busan Food

Busan is a travel destination where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of food. Famous local specialties include ▲dwaeji-gukbap (pork and rice soup) ▲milmyeon (wheat noodles) ▲pufferfish dishes ▲sashimi ▲wontons ▲bibim dangmyeon (seasoned glass noodles) ▲seed-filled hotteok and ▲spicy fish cakes. Recently, café streets have also begun forming around the city's famous beaches. Busan's café streets are increasingly becoming known as part of the city's food scene.