Busan: Coastal Cliffs, Hillside Sanctuaries & Harbor Markets

Stretched across jagged sea cliffs, sheltered bays, and steep mountain valleys at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Busan blends the energy of a working port with dramatic coastal scenery. This guide traces the city across three distinct facets: its sweeping urban beaches and cliffside headlands, its mountainside and coastal temples alongside tiered hillside neighborhoods, and the historic waterfront markets and cinema landmarks that anchor its street life.