Taste of South Korea

  Hello, stargazers, night-view chasers, and vintage souls! It’s Bitna.  In our last late-night culinary exploration, we caught the bustling street food energy and traced the post-war history of the city at [ Gukje Market & Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market ] . Today, we are moving away from the crowded market crowds to ascend a legendary peak located right in the middle of Busan's old downtown. While neighborhoods like Haeundae and Gwanggyo are famous for their ultra-modern, flashing cyberpunk skyscraper observation decks, today's destination offers a beautifully nostalgic, cinematic, and analog view of the rolling harbor hills. Welcome to Busan Diamond Tower (부산타워) and Yongdusan Park (용두산공원) ! Perched majestically on top of a mountain that early settlers thought resembled a dragon’s head ( Yongdu ), this 120-meter-tall (393 feet) tower has stood as the classic symbol of Busan since 1973. It is a magical place where you can look out over the actual birthplace of the city. ...

  Hello, history explorers and late-night foodies! It’s Bitna. In our last high-energy food adventure, we tasted the wild ocean energy at Jagalchi Market and lined up for the famous crispy seed hotteok at [ Jagalchi Market & BIFF Square ] . Today, we are walking just a few blocks north into the deep, emotional soul of Busan’s modern history. Get ready to experience a place born from the tears of refugees that has transformed into one of the most vibrant, delicious night markets in Asia. Welcome to Gukje Market (국제시장) and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market (부평깡통시장) ! Located shoulder-to-shoulder in Busan's historic old downtown, these two legendary markets offer a fascinating look at the 20th-century history of South Korea. After exploring the grand, ancient architecture of palaces and temples, this is where you come to see the true, everyday resilience of the Korean people. Let's find out how to explore this history-packed street food paradise!  Step Inside a Masterpiece: Gukje Ma...

  Hello, food adventurers and seafood lovers! It’s Bitna.  In our last spiritual coastal journey, we stood on the edge of roaring ocean cliffs and made heartfelt wishes at the beautiful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple . Today, we are heading right into the chaotic, pulsating, and delicious heart of Busan’s local life. Get ready to experience the ultimate sensory overload, where the salty scent of the sea meets the sweet aroma of sizzling street stalls. Welcome to Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장) and BIFF Square (BIFF 광장) ! Located in Busan's historic old downtown, Jagalchi is South Korea’s absolute largest seafood market. It is a place that perfectly captures the resilient, high-energy soul of this port city. Combined with the legendary street food alleys of BIFF Square just across the street, this area forms the ultimate "foodie paradise" that you must visit with an empty stomach. Let’s dive right into this wild culinary adventure! The Pulsing Heart of the Port: Jagalchi Market The sl...