What to do and see in Busan, South Korea: The Best Flea & Street Markets

November 9, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Busan is Korea's second largest city.  Tourists often come to this region to hike and to visit the Buddhist Temples located deep within the region's mountains. The Beomeosa Temple, founded in 678 AD, is perhaps one of the most frequented temples in the area and is always packed with worshipers and tourists. For art buffs, Busan offers several museums and historical buildings. If scenery is your thing, try visiting the Dongbaek Island, or bird watch at the Nakdong river estuary.
Restaurants in Busan

1. Busan Gamcheon Culture Village

203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49368 South Korea +82 51-204-1444 http://www.gamcheon.or.kr/
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 2,957 reviews

Busan Gamcheon Culture Village

Reviewed By passionfruitsin

Was easy to get here on your own if you are on a cruise stopover. From Busan station, take a metro to Toseong station and get out at exit 6. Once out, walk straight then proceed to bus stop of Pusan NU hospital. Board bus 1-1, 2 or 2-2 and it will take you all the way to the entrance of Gamcheong Cultural Village. Be there early or you will soon have many people in your photos which you would not want to. The sights are interesting with many artworks decorating the routes along the whole village and the colorful houses make the whole scene perfect picture shots. There are also a number of eateries throughout the village. Be warn though. There are steep slopes and staircases and would not be so friendly for the elderly. This is something different from most order tourist sites. Worth a trip.

2. Gupo Market

17, Guposijang 1-gil, Buk-gu, Busan 46581 South Korea +82 51-333-9033 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=2401033
Excellent
40%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Gupo Market

3. Jagalchi Market

Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan South Korea +82 51-713-8000 http://jagalchimarket.bisco.or.kr
Excellent
31%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,657 reviews

Jagalchi Market

Reviewed By 792antonip - Memphis, United States

Walking around the market was great to see the ladies selling their fish in the street. The view of the bay from behind the market is greta as well. What makes this place special to me is what happens on the second floor. If you like seafood you need to go to the second floor and select a stall (we went to 40 as we liked their menu and options and it was great). Order the food and enjoy amazing fresh seafood and a greta view of the bay. We have been to Japan and other countries that have amazing seafood and I must say that what we had there was as good if not better. We had the best Sea Urchin we ever tasted (Better than Japan). The oysters were fresh and creamy and everything isles was amazing as well. Im sure the restaurants in the streets surrounding the market are great, but our experience on the second floor was truly remarkable. If you like fresh seafood, if you have to go there. I believe you can buy your own seafood on the first floor and bring it to the second to have them cook it. We simply ordered and saw our waitress go downstairs and pick it out from a vendor.

4. Gijang Market

16, Eumnae-ro 104beon-gil, Gijang-eup, Busan 46066 South Korea
Excellent
32%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

Gijang Market

Reviewed By haroldt416 - Busan, South Korea

This spot is one of the best seafood market in Korea! The prices are all reasonable. We bought a 3 kilos lobster for only 100$ and 4 kilos King crab for only 130$! Of course you will have to bargain a little bit to get them even more cheaper so having a korean friend with you will also be a good idea ????. Over all the experience was amazing it was very delicious dinner. We will definitely comeback!

5. Gukje Market

38, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan 48946 South Korea +82 51-245-7389 http://gukjemarket6.modoo.at
Excellent
26%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 521 reviews

Gukje Market

Reviewed By Amberscha - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We love the street food here, its taste so authentic and full with flavour. For price wise, I personally think Gukje Market is cheaper for you to grab on the souvenir and food compare to others.

6. Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

48, Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan 48977 South Korea +82 51-243-1128 http://www.bupyeong-market.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

7. Gwangan Market

18, Suyeong-ro 603beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan 48254 South Korea +82 51-753-0778
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

8. Bujeon Market

Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan South Korea
Excellent
30%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 133 reviews

Bujeon Market

9. Gwangbokdong Food Street

Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 600-030 South Korea +82 51-245-7389
Excellent
34%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

Gwangbokdong Food Street

10. Busanjin Market

Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan South Korea
Excellent
25%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Busanjin Market

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