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Overview of Busan Region (부산광역시)
Busan Region (부산광역시) is located in the Busan region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Busan. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Haeundae & Gwangalli Beaches, Gamcheon Culture Village, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Fish Market & BIFF Square.
RegionBusan
Capital cityBusan
Cities & municipalities44
Primary transport hubBusan Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to Busan Region
KTX from Seoul in 2h 15m to Busan Station; Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Busan Metro Lines 1–4. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Busan
When visiting cities across Busan, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Dwaeji gukbap (pork soup)
- Milmyeon (cold wheat noodles)
- Jagalchi raw seafood (hoe)
- Ssiat hotteok
- Eomuk (Busan fish cake)
Best time to visit Busan
Best time to visit Busan: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
All 44 cities & municipalities in Busan Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan 부산 | Administrative City / District | 3,343,903 | Regional km² | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Haeundae-gu 해운대구 | Administrative City / District | 376,621 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Saha-gu 사하 | Administrative City / District | 292,717 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buk-gu 북구 | Administrative City / District | 275,773 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongnae-gu 동래구 | Administrative City / District | 269,086 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Nam-gu 남구 | Administrative City / District | 255,387 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeonje-gu 연제 | Administrative City / District | 212,400 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geumjeong-gu 금정구 | Administrative City / District | 210,905 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sasang-gu 사상 | Administrative City / District | 199,406 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Suyeong-gu 수영 | Administrative City / District | 172,329 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongdo-gu 영도 | Administrative City / District | 162,961 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangseo District 강서구 | Administrative City / District | 142,902 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gijang-gun 기장 | Administrative City / District | 103,784 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seo-gu 서구 | Administrative City / District | 103,337 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dong-gu 동구 | Administrative City / District | 86,308 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jung-gu 중구 | Administrative City / District | 37,904 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Busanjin-gu 부산진구 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gijang-eup 기장읍 | Administrative City / District | 176,388 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwamyeong-dong 화명동 | Administrative City / District | 75,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yongho-dong 용호동 | Administrative City / District | 72,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bansong-dong 반송동 | Administrative City / District | 59,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Myeongjang-dong 명장동 | Administrative City / District | 39,656 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangjeon-dong 장전동 | Administrative City / District | 39,084 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Allak-dong 안락2동 | Administrative City / District | 18,560 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Allak-dong 안락1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ami-dong 아미동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Amnam-dong 암남동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bansong-dong 반송3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bansong-dong 반송2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banyeo-dong 반여4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banyeo-dong 반여1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banyeo-dong 반여3동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banyeo-dong 반여2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomcheon-dong 범천4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomcheon-dong 범천2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomcheon-dong 범천1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomil-dong 범일5동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomil-dong 범일4동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomil-dong 범일2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomil-dong 범일1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomjeon-dong 범전동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boksan-dong 복산동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-dong 봉래2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-dong 봉래1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |