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Budget Travel: 2 Days, 1 Night in Busan

2 Days And 1 Night Trip On A Budget

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A real trip is one that you can enjoy without spending too much money! You can have a great time in Busan without spending a lot. There are good restaurants, historical attractions, and cultural experiences that are not expensive. Here are some budget travel itineraries for Busan that you can take without any pressure.

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Day 1 : Youngju Mansion → Ilmi Milmyeon → TOKOMOTO → Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market
Day 2 : Corner Theater → Choryang Ibagu-gil → Changbi Busan → Gogwan Hambak

Day 1

Youngju Mansion
Ilmi Milmyeon
DOKOMOTO
Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market

Youngju Mansion

In the middle of Busan's original downtown, there is a place where time seems to have stood still. It is Youngju Mansion, an art exhibition space located in Youngju Apartment, which has a long history. Once a private 'home,' it has been transformed into an 'exhibition space,' offering fascinating to experience of art where the past and present intersect, rather than just a traditional exhibition.

Youngju Mansion hosts various exhibitions that interpret small-scale events into art by artists working in Busan. The building is free to visit and there is no caretaker on site, so anyone can freely explore the space and experience the atmosphere of Youngju Mansion. The old building's features have been kept and the space itself feels like an exhibition. The surrounding landscape also retains the charm of Busan's old downtown.

Come and see Youngju Mansion, an exhibition space where the aged and worn surroundings themselves become art.

* Refer to the Instagram (@youngjimansion), which is available only during the exhibition period.

Youngju Mansion

Address : BF #05, 9-Da, 51, Yeongcho-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 1, Busan Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → Bus No. 43 from Busan Station Stop → 1-minute walk from Dong-A Apt. Stop
Opening hours : During an exhibition period : Everyday 10:00~18:00
Website : Shortcut
Inquiries : +82-507-1490-6705

Ilmi Milmyeon

Ilmi Milmyeon is a restaurant serving milmyeon, or cold wheat noodles and was featured on the Korean TV program "Master of Life". The soup, made by carefully simmering ox bones, eight kinds of herbal medicine, and natural seasonings for 240 hours, has a deep and rich flavor. It blends harmoniously with the chewy noodles, making it enjoyable for everyone.

Another attraction of this place is its reasonable prices and generous portions, with the boiled pork dish available for just KRW 5,000. Pairing the noodles with the slices of boiled pork is a great way to enjoy milmyeon. Pork and rice soup is also available. If you like hot soup, you should try it. Please note that this dish is not available during the summer season.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ilmi Milmyeon, offering everything from milmyeon with a rich broth to juicy slices of pork -all at a great price!

Ilmi Milmyeon

Address : 6-tong, 1-ban, 3, Daecheong-ro 99beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 1, Nampo Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → 13-minute walk
Opening hours : Monday - Saturday 11:00~19:00
Website : Shortcut
Inquiries : +82-51-463-3977

Docomoto

Not everyone is a fan of new clothes, and there are plenty of 'oldies' out there who would turn down a brand new outfit.
Well, if you're one of them, get ready because quality vintage shop Docomoto is about to knock your socks off.

Docomoto is a premium vintage clothing store located in Jung-gu, Busan. It deals mainly in quality used clothing from overseas, with a "true vintage vibe" and no damaged parts. If there are signs of wear, such as stains, on the items, they inform customers in advance so that they can take this into account when making their choices.

The interior is also full of vintage touches, with retro objects around every corner, and the way the clothes are displayed really enhances their appeal. The owner's philosophy is to make vintage clothing more accessible to a wide range of customers by allowing them to take their time and browse the store at their leisure.
The Docomoto vintage shop is also available online, so if you want to browse more, visit their website.

Docomoto

Address : BF1, 22-1, Junggu-ro 34beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Opening hours : Everyday 12:00~20:30
Directions : Exit 7, Jagalchi Station, Busan Metro Line 1 -> 9-minute walk
Parking : N/A (Use a charged parking lot nearby)
Inquiries : +82-507-1436-7790

Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

If you want to wander around and enjoy some night market food, head to Bupyeong Kkangtong Market.
Every night at 7:30pm, Bupyeong Kkangtong Market comes alive. Stalls on wheels roll into the market alley and the market is instantly transformed into a food market. From grilled pork belly to okonomiyaki, kebab, bánh xeo and other international favorites, the alleys attract many hungry souls.
Bupyeong Kkangtong Market is the first permanent night market in Korea that opened in 2013. It is open non-stop from 7:30 pm to midnight, except on holidays. With the theme of "traveling the world in one night", the market offers a variety of food, activities and attractions, and has become a major tourist destination in Busan.

The restaurants on both sides of the street also offer a variety of other delicacies, making it a foodie's paradise! So put your dietary concerns aside for the day and enjoy the delicious moments of the night market.

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Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

Address : 48, Bupyeng 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Opening hour : Everyday 19:30~24:00
Directions : Exit 3, Jagalchi Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → 10-minute walk
Parking : Bupyeong Public Parking Lot
Inquiries : +82-507-1416-1131

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Corner Theater
Choryang Ibagu-gil
Changbi Busan
Gogwan Hambak

Corner Theater

BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema Corner Theater is a small cinema that mainly shows rare films, including independent films and classic masterpieces. You can enjoy high-quality films at affordable prices: KRW 5,000 for seniors, KRW 7,000 for teenagers, and KRW 8,000 for adults.

The Corner Theater is not just a theater, but a 'Cinema-People-Tech' theater that screens, records, and restores the voices of the audience. As such, it is recommended for those seeking a unique film experience, as it allows them to share their in-depth views on films.
In addition to the Corner Theater, BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema has various cultural and art spaces. You can also explore a variety of cultural content at a youth cultural space called ‘Cheongnyeon Jakdangso’ and a souvenir shop called ‘Geumjiogyeop.’

BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema Corner Theater is a place where you can enjoy various cultural arts while watching great movies at a reasonable price! If you’re looking for more than just watching a film, this is the place to be!

Corner Theater

Address : 3F, 13, Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 1, Nampo Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → 7-minute walk
Opening hours : Everyday 10:00~22:00
Website : Shortcut
Inquiries : +82-51-256-1895

Choryang Ibagu-gil

Houses are packed on the midslope of the mountains surrounding Busanhang Port.
Refugees who left their hometowns to come to Busan climbed up the mountains to build the villages. As long as there was work, people would go up and down 168 Stairs multiple times a day to the dock, station, and Gukje Market.
Let’s go see Choryang Ibagu-gil, a storytelling path narrated by people who did not even speak the Gyeongsang-do Province dialect.

The starting point of Choryang Ibagu-gil—the magnificent former Baekje Hospital and redbrick Namseon Warehouse Site at the narrow alley across the Busan Station building, where only the walls remain—clearly reveal the passage of time. The two most brilliant buildings of the 1920s bring people back in time to imagine their former glory.

Let’s visit the Choryang Church built by foreign missionaries. This was a gathering place for those who opposed paying tributes to the shrines and carried out anti-Japanese movements. The narrow alley trail along the walls of Choryang Elementary School reveals the passage of time. Photos show the joys and sorrows of the refugees.

Catch your breath at the Kim Minbu Viewing Point, and head over to the Ebagu Archive Center. The Ebagu Archive Center is an exhibition space that displays little stories on the mountainside road of Choryang. The mountainside town, looking like it would touch the sky, is full of households that have tons of interesting stories to tell.

Doctor Chang Kee-ryo was a surgeon who treated poor refugees for free without a place that he could call home for his entire life. Learn the beauty of voluntary poverty at the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall “The Nanum,” where Doctor Chang’s noble medical endeavors are celebrated. At the Yoo Chihwan Postbox Observatory located at the end of the mountainside road where the village bus wraps up the journey on Choryang Ibagu-gil, you can see the Busanhang Port.

While following the stories, you will learn that “Ibagu” is a dialect that means “story,” and that “ Kkakkomak,” means “a difficult path to hike the hill.”
Choryang Ibagu-gil is a journey that continues for us as it did for the refugees.

Choryang Ibagu-gil

Address : 16, Jungang-daero 209beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Directions : Walk for 2 min from Exit 7 of Busan Station

Changbi Busan

Changbi Busan is a bookstore and cultural complex run by the Changbi Publishers, where you can browse a variety of Changbi books and stay as long as you like. Small exhibitions and shops are also often held here, so you can enjoy the space in a different way each time.

The building that houses Changbi Busan is Baekje Hospital, the first modern private general hospital in Busan. It preserves the architectural style of the Enlightenment Period and has been designated as a National Registered Cultural Heritage. The interior features a quaint yet warm atmosphere that complements its historic background.
The main attraction of Changbi Busan is that it is an open space that everyone can use freely. Anyone can read the books available in the bookshop, and the reading area can also be used free of charge by registering or following one of the services provided by Changbi – just ask the staff on site. The space is also available for book talks, events, and more, so feel free to inquire with the staff if needed!

Changbi Busan is a multicultural space open to everyone. If you want to enjoy books in a comfortable setting, visit Changbi Busan!

Changbi Busan

Address : 2F, 16, Jungang-daero 209beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 7, Busan Station, Busan Metro Line 1 → 5-minute walk
Opening hours : Tuesday~Sunday 10:00~18:00
Website : Shortcut
Inquiries : +82-51-714-6866

Gogwan Hambak

Gogwan Hambak is a restaurant specializing in hamburger steaks, offering hearty meals at reasonable prices. A longtime local favorite, its popularity is evident from the guest book filled with messages on the restaurant’s wall. It has also been selected for the 2024 edition of the Michelin Guide for local restaurants in the original city center.

The hamburger steak at Gogwan Hambak is made with 100% local ingredients and only the best quality pork, making it exceptionally juicy. It is thick and packed with meat, giving it a richer flavor. It also pairs well with the restaurant's unique, savory hamburger sauce.
The most affordable yet delicious signature dish is the 'Ttukbaegi Hamburger Steak,’ which comes with a hamburger steak, cream soup, and rice – all for the reasonable price of KRW 6,900. Other options include 'Gogwan Jeongsik,' 'Gogwan Katsu,' 'Hamburger Steak with Pasta,’ and 'Hamburger Steak with Peppers,’ and the best part is that all of them can be enjoyed for less than KRW 9,000. You can also help yourself to unlimited side dishes from the self-service bar.

Gogwan Hambak is a local restaurant where you can enjoy a hearty meal at a reasonable price. Fill your day with a bite of delicious, satisfying hamburger steak!

Gowan Hambak

Address : 14, Jungang-daero 349beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Directions : Exit 1, Busanjin Station, Busan Metro Line → 1-minute walk
Opening hours : Everyday 11:00~21:00 (15:30~16:30 Break Time / 20:30 Last Order)
Inquiries : +82-51-911-8484