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BUSAN - (Pusan)Snuggle inside this small town is a unique hotel called Bugok Hawaii. We stayed here for the night and what is so unique about Bugok Hawaii. There is no special term for it but I would just said that it's all in one happening: fun, relaxing, entertaining, adventure - a small world by itself. Let's see what this Bugok Hawaii contains: Built within the inside of the hotel block is the "Family World", you and your family can enjoy the following facilities:
A special and quite enviroment for a whole family vacation. Busan (Pusan) is Korea's second largest city with over 3 million people. Busan is near the sea front and it serves as the country's main port for international cargo, as well as passenger ferries to Japan and Jeju Island. The city is famous for its beaches and seafood. The fish market has huge selection of fresh seafood usually in the early morning. As a major port of call for international shipping, the harbor area has a thriving district that caters to the thousands of sailors and other visitors who pass through each year. Transportation At Busan Port (Chungand-dong, Chung-gu), you can catch a ferry to a number of domestic destinations (Ulsan, Yeosu, Cheju-do, and Inch'eon). There are also international passage to Japan and China. The Express Bus Terminal (Tongnae-gu, Onch'on-dong) has express buses to most major destination in Korea. There are 2 inter-city bus terminals: Dongbu (east- Myeongryun-dong, Tongnae-gu) and Seobu (west- Kwaebeob-dong, Sasang-gu) which ply the less popular destinations. Kimhae International Airport, located across the Nakdong River from Busan, serve the domestic flights to Seoul, Gwangju and Cheju-do,. There are also a few international flights to Japan. Busan's subway line 1 and line 2 connect most of the major towns and attractions in the city. Busan Train Station, located near the main port, going north to Seoul using the the Gyeongbu Line (KTX Railway Express) and going west along the south coast to Mokp'o using the Kyeongjeon Line. Fine Beaches like the Gwangalli Beach, Namcheon-dong Beach and Haeundae Beach are very popular and during summer, visitors can enjoy various festivals and performances, including the Busan Sea Festival, traditional Korean games such as archery, ssirum (Korean traditional wrestling), and Yut. Others include singing and children's drawing, a market for Korean traditional food, Korean agricultural and special products, and cherry blossom pictures. Fresh seafood are available and tourists and locals alike can choose from small stands to upscale restaurants for a good meal. Yongdu-san Park Yongdusan ("Dragon Head Hill") forms a major landmark rising approximately 50 meters above sea level. It offers a nice break from the concrete jungle of Korea's second largest city, and people of all ages can be found here, taking a stroll, seeing the sights, or feeding the multitudes of ever-present pigeons. Busan Tower sits atop Yongdusan rising 118 meters above sea level. The observation deck at the top commands a spectacular view of Busan and the surrounding sea. Taejongdae Park Taejongdae is a park of dense evergreen trees with several recreational facilities. Facilities include a seaside saltwater pool, shops for snacks and souvenirs, and sightseeing boats to view the fantastic rocky cliffs. Taejongdae is one of the famous tourist attractions in Busan, with its white lighthouse overlooking the green sea and seeing the famous 'Suicide Rock.' Other places of interest are the Busan Aquarium, Annam Park, Geumgang Park, Stele of Isopkyo bridge and Dongnae Fortress Stele. I had not visited these places but gather the informations from hotel brochures. Also from hotel brochures are the informations about shopping. To name a few which are within the city vicinity are:
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