Pusan city info

   Pusan is Korea's second largest city with close to 4 million people. It also 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 seafood and beaches, as well as the Hallyosudo Waterway with its picturesque islands. The Busan fish market has a huge   selection of fresh seafood. Although primarily known as a port, the city   has many steep hills, creating a very unusual mix of mountains and   ocean. The area remained relatively untounched during the Korean   War, but the flood of refugees drastically shaped the city.

The natural environment of Pusan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers, and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains that provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Pusan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold.
Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the third largest in the world, with the potential for even more growth. Its natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Pusan"s increasing reputation as a world-class city of tourism and culture.