Annyeonghaseyo~ Here’s a wefie of misterchewy and I on the Korail en route to Busan on the third day of our Korea trip! Visiting Busan had not crossed our minds as we initially thought that 7 nights in Korea might be barely sufficient. Well, for some reason, we finally decided to set aside 2D1N right smack in the middle of our itinerary since we had already booked our air tix to return from Seoul.
We purchased our Korea Rail Pass via Klook as we felt that the Korail website seemed a little confusing and we certainly didn’t want to risk making a mistake of getting the wrong passes or tickets. We got the Flexible Days Pass (Savers Pass) which is only offered to groups of 2 to 5 people travelling together on the same itinerary.
After grabbing a quick bite at the super crowded McD, it was time to catch our 9am train to Busan! It was a pretty uneventful 3-hour ride, with no zombies whatsoever lol.
Since it was around lunch time, we stopped by the famous Choryang Milmyeon (초량밀면), which is just opposite Busan station, before checking into our hotel. Business looked brisk! Definitely approved by locals!
We just couldn’t get enough of Korean cold noodles. So refreshing in any kind of weather!
We also decided to try some steamed Mandus and these totally packed a punch! Full of yummy meaty goodness!
Choryang Milmyeon (초량밀면)
Address: 225 Jungang-daero, Choryang 2(i)-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Do you know that Busan is famous for eomok (fish cakes)? There is even a fish cake museum!
As it wasn’t time to check into our hotel yet, we left our baggage with the staff and grabbed a Einspänner coffee. First time having one and it tasted so creamy and silky smooth!
Took a fairly long bus ride and finally reached Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)! It was kinda crazy to visit the beach in such chilly weather and we froze whenever it got windy.
Even though we were kinda shivering in the cold, we took our time to snap some photos and admire the view.
Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)
Address: 264, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 264 (우동)
Busan is also famous for its Dwaeji Gukbap (pork soup with rice). We were only feeling cold but not very hungry, so we stopped by a restaurant and shared a piping hot bowl of dwaeji gukbap. It was really comforting and heartwarming eating this in cold weather.
Took a bus from Haeundae and alighted at the foot of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. It was a steep walk up and my poor choice of footwear made things worse but it was all worth it!
Temples are typically constructed on mountains but Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사) is located by the sea. The view is especially magnificent in the evening just when the sun is about to set.
Besides the beautiful view, misterchewy and I enjoyed the calming sounds of the waves and cool sea breeze blowing gently on our faces.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사)
Address: 86, Yonggung-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 용궁길 86
There are a handful of popular craft beer bars and breweries in Busan and we included Wild Wave Brewing Co (와일드웨이브 브루잉) as it is located in Haeundae area. We had been following their Instagram for a while and were enticed by their brews!
There were as many as 16 different beers on tap and we wanted to try everything which is obviously impossible so we ordered a beer flight.
We weren’t exactly very hungry so we shared a meat platter to go along with the beers.
Loved the beers of course and the ambience pretty chill and relaxing. A pity the brewery isn’t open to public.
Wild Wave Brewing Co (와일드웨이브 브루잉)
Address: 부산광역시 해운대구 송정중앙로5번길 106-1 106-1 Songjeongjungang-ro 5beon-gil, Haeundae, Busan
Here’s our accommodation for our one-night stay in Busan! Location is superb (one minute walk from the train station) and many kinds of amenities are provided in the room.
Address: 3-2, Jungang-daero 286beon-gil, Dong-gu, Dong-Gu, 48730 Busan, South Korea
We have come to the end of Day Three in Korea/Busan! Keep watching this page for more updates! 🙂