While visiting Korea this winter, we got away from the craziness of Seoul to visit Busan. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is infamous for its fresh seafood and raw fish cuisine. Countless restaurants and small shops offer live fish that customers can pick for themselves to be served on a plate within minutes.
![Fresh Seafood in Busan Fresh Seafood in Busan](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Fresh-Seafood-in-Busan.jpg)
![Street Foods in Busan South Korea Street Foods in Busan South Korea](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Street-Foods-in-Busan-South-Korea.jpg)
![Bright Foods at a Busan Market Bright Foods at a Busan Market](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bright-Foods-at-a-Busan-Market.jpg)
Haeundae, located in the eastern part of Busan, is the waterfront district. Much of the Korean population flocks to this area for vacation once summertime hits. Despite my visit being during the middle of winter, the area by the water offered a soft warmth and break from the hurried busyness of Seoul proper.
![Waterfront in the Haeundae District Waterfront in the Haeundae District](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Waterfront-in-the-Haeundae-District.jpg)
![Haeundae District Beach Haeundae District Beach](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Haeundae-District-Beach.jpg)
![Children Playing in the Haeundae District Waterfront Children Playing in the Haeundae District Waterfront](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Children-Playing-in-the-Haeundae-District-Waterfront.jpg)
Getting There
Korail’s Gyeongbu Line connects Seoul to Busan
Journey time: approx 2 hours, 45 minutes
http://www.korail.com/en