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Three-Day, Two-Night Course to Explore Busan
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Itinerary
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Day 1:
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Seoul Station - Busan Station - Gukje Market (Lunch) - Busan Museum of
Modern Art - Dongbaek Island - Dinner at Paldogwangwang Hoetjip, a sliced raw fish restaurant – Hotel Paradise
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Day 2:
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Busan Passenger Terminal – Breakfast (at Gaetmaeul Haemul Ttukbaegi, a
seafood stew restaurant) – Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal – Ferry Cruise to Oedo Island and Haegeumgang – Lunch (at
Dubumaeul, a tofu dish) – The Park of Geojedo, P.O.W. Camp – Downtown Geoje – Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal – Jagalchi
Market (Dinner) – Hotel Phoenix – Yongdusan Park Night Tour
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Day 3:
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Hotel Phoenix – Breakfast (Nampodong) - The UN Memorial Cemetery and Peace
Park – Busan Station – Arrive in Seoul
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▒ Day 1- Busan, the City of APEC 2005
The city of Busan, which will host APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in
November this year, is an international port city that has a lot to offer. The city features plenty of tourist attractions
and festivals, which make it all the more popular among tourists. Busan, these days, is emerging as a main film location
for Korean movies. Famous Korean movies filmed in Busan include Silmido, Old Boy, Got You Babe, My Brother, Chingu,
Sympathy for the Lady Vengeance, and Typhoon, to name a few. The following itinerary for Busan and nearby Oedo Island is
designed to show you the best way to explore the region through a three-day, two-night tour. You will be dazzled by the
charm of Busan, the city of the APEC 2005 meeting, and the beauty of Oedo Island. .
→Click here for more information of Busan
→Click here for articles on Busan
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09:00 A.M. Seoul Station
It takes about two hours and forty minutes from
Seoul to Busan by KTX (Korea's high speed train). There are various facilities at Seoul Station, such as restaurants,
department stores, and shopping center. So, it would be good for you to have breakfast at Seoul Station before traveling.
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11:40 A.M. Busan Station
Busan station has a tourism information center
on the right side of the ticket counters. You can get city’s maps, tour guide information, as well as information on
festivals and transportation for free at the center. Make this your first stop on your way to visit Busan, where you can
also get discount coupons for Gwangalli cruise.
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Go straight 100 meters from Busan station and take
Busan Subway Line No.1 → Get off at Jagalchi station and take exit No. 7 → Walk straight for five minutes
Time required: 15 minutes
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12:20 P.M. Nampodong Gukje Market
Gukje Market was created during the Korean War
as displaced people flocked together and began to sell US army's military supplies. As the biggest traditional market in
Busan, Gukje Market features a variety of goods at a cheaper price than other places. Local people say there is nothing
that cannot be found at the market, as it has everything including daily necessities, apparel, foods and home appliances.
This makes Busan’s Gukje Market almost equivalent to Namdaemum Market in Seoul. You can also taste a variety of local
cuisines at the market’s food alley while you're shopping, including Eomuk, Busan's local specialty, ground fish.
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Take the subway from Nampodong station → Transfer
to Subway Line No.2 at Seomyeon station → Get off at Centum City station and take exit No. 1 → Walk five minutes.
Time required: 55 minutes
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15:30 P.M. BEXCO
Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO)
features world-class facilities for international conventions, events and exhibitions. It offers specialized facilities,
such as a convention hall that can house up to 5,800 people and a glass hall as big as 4,843 square meters, and an
exhibition hall three times as big as a soccer field. The convention hall will be used as the venue of the APEC summit and
ministers' meeting.
→Click here to visit the website of BEXCO
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Cross the road at the front gate of BEXCO and walk.
Time required: 5 minutes
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16:30 P.M. Busan Museum of Modern Art
The Busan Museum of Modern Art is busy all year
round featuring a variety of exhibitions, such as paintings by Marc Chagall and landscape paintings by local artists.
Sculpture is displayed in the park outside the museum. The park also has benches where you can take a rest for a while
after a long stroll.
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Take the subway at the Museum station, Line No.2 →
Get off at Haeundae station and take exit No. 3 → Walk to Haundae beach.
Time required: 15 minutes
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18:30 P.M. Dongbaek Island
Dongbaek Island is located at the far end of
the southern part of Haeundae Beach. Due to the breathtaking beauty of the island, it is where Westin Chosun hotel and the
venue for APEC summit are located. Gwangandaegyo Bridge in the distance can be seen from the island. With its unique
beauty, Dongbaek Island is popular among tourists all year round as well as locals who enjoy taking a leisurely stroll
along the island’s pathways.
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Follow the road next to Chosun hotel and walk
towards Haeundae Beach → Cross the road at
Busan Aquarium
Time required: 10 minutes
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19:30 P.M. Dinner
You can enjoy fresh raw fish slices, at seafood
restaurant streets around Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli, and Jagalchi market. The price for raw fish changes, depending on
the price fluctuations of the fish market. For example, Paldogwangwang hoetjip, a sliced raw fish restaurant near Haeundae
beach, charges 40,000 to 60,000 won for 2 to 4 people.
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Paldogwangwang Hoetjip restaurant
Tel: +82-51-747-3880
Address: 1413-0, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Metropolitan City
Hours: 10:00~23:30 on weekdays, 10:00~23:30 on
weekends
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Cross the street from the restaurant and walk
towards Marriot Hotel → next to the Marriot Hotel
Time reqired: 3 minutes
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22:00 P.M. Hotel Paradise
Busan has a wide arrange of accommodations such
as hotels, condominiums, and youth hostels. Hotels in Busan have embarked on a large scale of repair work and security
improvement to fully prepare themselves for the upcoming APEC meeting. In addition, they’re opening foreign language
websites and trying to improve their employees’ foreign language skills. Located in the middle of Haeundae beachside road,
Hotel Paradise presents a fine view of the beach. Since the motel is close to the beach, it’s easy to go out and take a
walk at night.
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Hotel Paradise
Tel: +82-51-742-2121
Address: 1408-5 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Metropolitan City
Room Rates: 312,000 won (tax, 10% VAT included)
→For Reservations
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Pass the Marriot Hotel Go straight behind the
McDonald building → Get on subway line 2 at Haeundae Station → Transfer to line 1 at Seomyeon Station → Jungangdong
Station, Exit 8 → Go straight to the alley and turn left → Cross the street and go straight to the right-hand side
Time reqired: 71 minutes (subway 51 min. /
walk 20 min)
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▒ Day 2-Geojedo Island
Geojedo Island is the second largest island in Korea. It belongs to the
city of Geoje, together with other 60 islets around it. Most of the tourists to Busan also make a stop at the island which
is only 50 minutes away by a ferry ride. Geojedo Island is famous for its beautiful beach and wide stretches of sands. A
number of small islets within 500 meters of the island also create a beautiful scenery. It’s not easy to use public
transportation on the island since buses do not operate frequently. Moreover, as there are few direct buses to major
tourist attractions, tourists have to transfer many times. Thus, it is recommended to rent a car or to join a tour program
run by a tour agency to enjoy the beauty of Geojedo island more conveniently.
Click here to know learn about Geojedo Island→
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08:00 A.M. Busan Coastal Passenger Terminal
You can take a ferry to Geojedo Isalnd at Busan
Coastal Passenger Terminal located in downtown Busan. The passenger terminal also runs ferries to Jeju Island once or twice
a day. Passengers are required to write down their name, country, passport number, and
contact number before getting on board. As waters are sometimes rough, passengers
on the first floor of the ferry can suffer from seasickness. It is recommended for those
sensitive to seasickness to sit on the second floor.
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Time required: 55 minutes
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09:00 A.M. Jangseungpo Passenger
Terminal
Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal is the ferry
destination departing from Busan. The terminal is also used as a meeting place for those joining a tour program. You can
also pick up your rental car here, or join a tour program run by a travel agency in the terminal. The terminal also has a
ferry that returns to Busan, operating from 8 am to 6 pm.
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Walk to the right side of Jangseungpo Passenger
Terminal
Time required: 5 minutes
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09:10 A.M. Breakfast at Gaetnaeum Gamasot
Haemultang Restaurant (Seafood Stew Restaurant)
After a rocky ferry ride, you might feel
uncomfortable coping with seasickness. Geojedo’s famous Haemultang, or seafood stew, will be the food of choice to calm
your stomach. Prepared by boiling a variety of seafood such as crabs, shrimps, and shellfish in a ttukbaegi, or a stone
pot, Haemultang is a local delicacy that will make you feel healthier by bringing together all the nutrients of the sea.
The restaurant has a wide arrange of dishes you can choose from, such as thick soybean paste stew with seafood, seafood
stew served in a stone pot, spicy seafood stew, and rice cooked in a stone pot with chestnuts, mushrooms, and jujubes.
These foods are also good choices as a light breakfast.
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Gaetnaeum Gamasot Haemultang (Seafood Soup and
Stew Restaurant)
Tel: +82-55-681-8222 (Kor), +82-55-1330 (Kor,
Eng, Jap, Chi)
How to get there: Walk to the right side of
Jangseunpo Ferry Terminal for two to three minutes
Address: 692-3. Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si,
Gyeongsangnam-do
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Cross the street in front of the seafood
restaurant
Time required: 2 to 3 minutes
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10:00 A.M. Jangseungpo Ferry Terminal
Jangseungpo Ferry Terminal runs a ferry ride to
Oedo Island, Haegeumgang, Maemuldo Island, and Hongdo Island. Tickets for the ferry cruise to Oedo Island and Haegeumgang
can be purchased here. Entrance fees for Oedo Island are not included in the ferry ticket price. Individual travelers have
to buy a ticket at the terminal. They cannot make a reservation for the ferry ride. Ferries to Oedo Island are often
canceled when weather conditions are bad. Thus, be sure to check the weather by making a phone call to the terminal before
getting on board.
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Take a ferry cruise to Oedo Island and Haegeumgang
(Course A )
Time required: 3 hours
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Oedo Paradise Island
Oedo Island became popular when the last scene
of a popular Korean drama, Winter Sonata, was filmed there. The island’s beautiful botanical garden and European style
houses make you feel like you are in the best resort in the world. The view of the Haegeumgang and Oedo Island from the
island’s observatory is breathtaking. During one and a half hour walk around the island, you would feel like it’s a scene
out of a fairy tale. After visiting the island, the ferry ride will take you to a magnificent view of Haegeumgang.
→Click here to learn more about Oedo Paradise Island
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Haegeumgang
Now, the ferry cruise heads for Haegeumgang. It
is famous for its natural formed rock sculptures and mountain-like rock islands in the ocean. Haegeumgang is also dubbed as
a “Geumgangsan mountain in the ocean,” which is the most beautiful mountain in North Korea, thanks to its fantastic
scenery. You should be careful when going outside on a ferry since high waves can rock the boat. Make sure to cover your
camera so that it won’t get wet. Tour guides are available inside the ferry but only in Korean.
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Cross the street at Gaetnaeum Gamasot Haemultang
Restaurant and take a bus bound for Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal → Take a taxi at the bus terminal to the Historical
Park of Geoje, P.O.W. Camp → Cross the street at the front gate of the Park
Time Required: 50 minutes
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14:00 P.M. Lunch at Dubumaeul Restaurant
The main ingredient of Dubumaeul restaurant’s
dishes is tofu made of beans grown in Geojedo Island. Fresh tofu and soybean puree are made everyday by grinding beans.
Foods here are good for the body, as their tastes are mild and most of the side dishes are composed of vegetables.
Dubumaeul restaurant looks like Korean traditional thatched cottages from the outside. All seats are in Korean style, which
means you have to sit on a cushion on the floor.
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Tel: +82-55-638-3725
Address: 476-17, Sangdong-ri, Sinhyeon-eup,
Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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Cross the street at Dubumaeul restaurant
Time required: 2 to 3 minutes
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15:00 P.M. The Park of Geojedo, P.O.W. Camp
The P.O.W. Camp in Geojedo Island once held as
many as 173,000 prisoners during the Korean war, but much of the camp was destroyed and only some parts are restored into a
park which is open to the public. The camp displays pictures of prisoners and their belongings such as clothes. Due to its
historical importance, many students gather at the park and are reminded of the tragedy of the Korean war.
→
Click here to learn more about the Park of Geojedo, P.O.W. Camp
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Cross the road at the park and walk straight ->
Turn left
Time required: 10 minutes
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16:00 P.M. Geoje City
It takes a whole day to fully explore the charm
of Geoje city. But using public transportation in the city is not easy even for Korean tourists. Thus, joining a tour
program is a good option. Though there are no modern style, high-rise buildings in Geoje city, you can find every facility
and shops that you need such as hospitals, and stores for daily necessities, clothes, and electronic products. Visiting the
city’s traditional market gives another sort of amusement as the market has all sorts of products indigenous to Geojedo
Island. To get back to Busan, take a bus bound for Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal at Gohyeong Intercity Bus Terminal. Make
sure that you arrive at Jangseungpo Terminal before 6pm when the last ferry to Busan departs.
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Bus for Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal (40 min) →
Ferry to Busan (1 hour) → Walk straight to Jagalchi Market (20 min)
Time required: 2 hours
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18:00 P.M. Jagalchi Market
The Jagalchi market in Busan is the largest
seafood market in Korea. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Busan. A wide variety of seafood and dried fish are available
as well as some great places to enjoy a delicious meal.
The market is the perfect place to try some of the finest specialties of Busan, ranging from seafood fish such as hwareohoe
(fresh raw fish), chobap (sushi), saengseon jigae (fish pot stew), and hoedeopbap (rice served with diced raw fish and
vegetables), to others like gamjatang (pork soup with potatoes) and patjuk (red-bean gruel). But in particular, the
Jagalchi market is most noted for its grilled eel. By itself, grilled eel makes a copious dinner, so be sure to stop at the
market to try grilled eel for your last dinner in Busan.
→Click
here for more on Busan Jagalchi market
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Across the street from Jagalchi market, pass by
Exit 7 of Jagalchi subway station and walk about 10 minutes in the direction of Nampo-dong station. → Hotel Phoenix
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20:00 P.M. Hotel Phoenix
Located in Nampo-dong, Hotel Phoenix is
conveniently located a mere 2 to 3 minutes walk from the subway, so it is the ideal place to stay when touring downtown
Busan. The hotel has 95 rooms, as well as a karaoke, a coffee shop, and a sky lounge. The rates for a double room and twin
room vary, ranging from 68,000 won to 200,000 won, and rooms are available in either ondol-style (sleep on a warm floor) or
with a bed. Depending on the season, the hotel may offer discounts to below 100,000 won, so to realize maximum savings,
check out the rate in advance.
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Hotel Phoenix
Tel:+82-51-245-3030/ Fax: +82-51-241-1523/
e-mail: master@hotelphoenix.net
Address: Nampo-dong 5-ga 8-1, Jung-gu, Busan
Rate: 68,000 won (10 % tax and service charge
included)
→Book a room
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From Hotel Phoenix, walk about 5 minutes towards
Nampo-dong station to the left→Before reaching Nampo-dong station, turn left in the direction of Royal Tourist Hotel at
the Gudeongno three-way intersection→Yongdusan Park is right after Donga Golf Clinic.
Time required: 15 minutes
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21:00 P.M. Yongdusan Park
One of the city’s favorite tourist
destinations, Yongdusan Park commands a great view of Busan and offers a variety of interesting tourist attractions like
the Busan Tower and the Busan Aquarium. During the APEC summit meeting, the park will be turned into an interactive park
with performances and traditional games.
The park is generally open until 10 pm. If you are staying at a nearby hotel, stop by during the evening to enjoy a great
night view of Busan. The admission to the park is free, but there is an admission fee for the Busan Tower and Aquarium.
→ Click
here for more on Yongdusan Park
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From Hotel Phoenix, walk to the left side towards
Nampo-dong station and take the side street of Hana Bank. Seoul Kkakdugi restaurant is located at a small crossroads.
Time required: 5 minutes
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▒ Day 3 - Visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery in
Busan
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08:00 A.M. Morning Seolleongtang at Seoul
Kkakdugi Restaurant
Seoul Kkakdugi has been serving its signature
gomtang (ox tail soup) and seolleongtang (beef soup served with rice) since 1974. The restaurant is so popular that it is
always bustling with people even during off peak hours. The soups have a particularly deep savor and the homemade kimchi
tastes great. All dishes come in generous portions and the seolleongtang is served with noodles. You can help yourself to
as much kimchi as you’d like from the small stone jar on the table. The price of seolleongtang is 6,000 won.
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Tel: +82-51-245-3950
Address: 11-0, Nampo-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
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Take a subway at the Nampo-dong station → At
Seomyeon, transfer to Line 2 in the direction of Gwangan and get off at Motgol station (subway ride takes 25 minutes)→Take
Exit 4 at Motgol station, walk straight ahead, and turn right at the first three-way intersection→Follow the sign of the
Korea Cadastral Survey Corp. (KCSC) and the UN Memorial Cemetery and walk straight on (10 minutes by walk).
Time required: 35 minutes
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10:00 A.M. UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan
Since KTX will take you back to Seoul in no
time, why not make the most of your morning time in Busan. The UN Memorial Cemetery is the burial ground for United Nations
soldiers who died in duty during the Korean War. Many visitors come to pay their respect in front of the graves and the UN
Memorial Tower. The UN Sculpture Park next to the cemetery is also a new tourist attraction. You can take a pleasant,
peaceful stroll along a promenade that features various sculptures and a well-decorated garden. This is a place to visit if
you want to learn about the Korean War and the ensuing peace. If time allows, also visit the city museum right next door.
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Walk back to Line 2 Motgol station (15 minutes by
walk) and take a subway → Transfer to Line 1 at Seomyeon and get off at Busan station (subway ride takes 22 minutes) → From
Busan station, take a KTX train to Seoul (KTX ride takes 2 hours 40 minutes)
Time required: 3 hours 17 minutes
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14:40 P.M. Seoul Station
With numerous restaurants and shopping arcades,
the Seoul Station is a great place to enjoy a meal or go shopping. But the old train station located next to the newly
built station is also an interesting place to visit. Located to the left from the Seoul Station’s exit, the old station is
currently under preparations to be opened as the Seoul Station Cultural Center. Even though the interior is not yet open to
the public, taking a picture in front of the building will be a fine souvenir.
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☞ Map of Busan
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☞ Tourist Map of Geojedo Island
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☞ Total Cost of the Tour (as of August, 2005)
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Seoul→Busan (by KTX)
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44,800 won
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Subway fare from Busan Station to Nampodong station
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900 won
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Lunch at Gukje market
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Tteokbokki (Stir-fried rice pasta with vegetables)
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2,000 won
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Eomuk (Fish cake made of ground fish)
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1,000 won ( 300 to 500 won for each)
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Subway fare from Nampodong station to BEXCO
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1,000 won
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Entrance fee for Busan Museum of Modern Art
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700 won (for the age of 25 to 64)
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Dinner at Haeundae Beach
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Assorted raw fish slices (small)
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40,000 won
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A bowl of rice
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1,000 won
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Hotel Paradise
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312,000 won
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Subway fare from Haeundae to Busan Station
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1,000 won
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Ferry fare from Busan to Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal
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19,100 won
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Breakfast (Haemul Ttukbaegi)
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7,000 won
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Oedo Paradise Island
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Ferry cruise
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15,000 won
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Entrance fee for Oedo
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5,000 won
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Entrance fee for Hallyeo Maritime National Park
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1,600 won
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Bus fare from Jangseungpo Ferry Terminal to Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal
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900 won
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Taxi fare from Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal to the Park of Geojedo,
P.O.W. Camp
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2,500 won
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Lunch at Dubumaeul (Sundubu Jeongsik, or soft tofu set menu)
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6,000 won
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Entrance fee for the Park of Geojedo, P.O.W. Camp
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3,000 won
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Taxi fare from downtown Geoje to Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal
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1,900 won
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Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal → Jangseungpo Passenger Terminal
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900 won
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Geojedo Isalnd →Busan Passenger Terminal
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19,100 won
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Dinner (grilled eel)
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10,000 won
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Hotel Phoenix
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68,000 won
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Breakfast (seolleongtang)
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6,000 won
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Nampodong Station → Motgol Station
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1,000 won
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Motgol Station → Busan Station
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1,000 won
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Busan Station → Seoul Station (by KTX)
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44,800 won
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Total Cost: 617,200 won
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☞ Travel Tips
* Ferries from Geojedo Island to Oedo Island are often canceled when waters are rough or
weather conditions are bad. Be sure to check the weather before you visit Oedo Island.
* It’s not easy to use public transportation in Geojedo Island since there are few buses
connecting major tourists attractions. There is also a one hour interval between buses. Therefore, it is advisable to join
a tour or rent a car when traveling in the city of Geoje.
* Ferry rides between Busan and Geojedo Island and around Oedo Island take about five
hours. Those who are sensitive to seasickness are advised to take medicine before getting on board. Having enough food
before taking a ferry also helps to prevent seasickness.
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