Arriving in Busan
Busan Gwangmyeongsa Temple & Tea Ceremony
Yongdusan Park & Busan Tower
Yongdusan Park is a park located in Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea on Yongdusan Mountain, one of 3 mountains in Busan. The 120-meter-high Busan Tower is located here. Yongdu means "dragon's head" and "san" means "mountain". The name is an allusion to the similarity of the mountain park, which is said to resemble a dragon's head.
Jagalchi Fish Market
Jagalchi Fish Market is a fish market located on the edge of Nampo Port , Busan. It is considered to be the largest fish market in South Korea. The name is said to have originated from jagal (자갈 gravel in Korean) because the market used to be surrounded by gravel. This is one of the ten landmarks of Busan, so many tourists visit there to shop.
The market is known for the “Busan wives”. They are known for their strong will determination to provide financial support for their family and pay for their children’s education. Another name for these women is jagalchi ajumma. It refers back to when these women would peddle the street selling goods after the Korean War. The market hosts the Busan Jagalchi Festival in autumn. The festival’s slogan is “Oiso! Boiso! Saiso!” (“Come! See! Buy!”). Individuals can participate in singing, dancing, catching fish, and eating fresh fish.
