Haeundae

acked with restaurants, hotels, bars, and Korea's most famous stretch of sand, Haeundae is where the fun goes down. Koreans flock here in the height of the summer, transforming the surroundings into the nation's biggest beach party. It's a raucous good time, with live music, dancing, fried chicken, and cold beer flowing freely. That said, Haeundae is about much more than surf and celebration. The greater district is also home to hundreds of thousands of residents who live and work here full time, though you may notice from the number of gleaming high-rises and flashy cars that this is also the part of town where serious money resides. Whatever time of year you choose to visit, Haeundae is the ideal place to base your stay in Busan. Not only is it home to a treasure trove of sights, but it's also conveniently served by the subway, which allows you to shoot over any other part of the city quickly and easily.