Vibrant coastal city of beaches and seafood
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
At Jagalchi Market before sunrise, a woman gutted fish with a speed that seemed to defy her small hands, tossing scraps to a cat that clearly knew the schedule. I bought grilled mackerel wrapped in newspaper and ate it on a crate, brine and diesel and coffee steam all mixing in the cold air.
Colourful hillside houses, murals, galleries and cafés tumbling toward the sea. Best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov
Busan's famous crescent of sand backed by high-rises, cafés and summer festivals. Best: Jun–Aug
Korea's largest seafood market with tanks of fresh catch and upstairs eateries. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
Ancient mountainside Buddhist temple with serene halls and forest trails. Best: Apr–May & Oct–Nov
Serene mountain temple with autumn foliage and hiking trails. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov
Cheaper coastal city