Monday, December 2, 2013

Busan, South Korea

Busan is South Korea's second largest city - after Seoul - with a population of 3.6 million.
Busan was one of several Korean cities to co-host the 2002 FIFA World Cup
It is home to several of South Korea's tallest buildings, including - We've the Zenith, Park Marina Tower, and The Palace Tower.
We've The Zenith consists of towers A, B, and C, and are the 2nd, 5th, and 7th tallest buildings in the country, respectively.
Many of Busan's coastal shorelines are protected from erosion by these massive concrete blocks.
Gwangan Bridge
Park Marina Towers 1 and 2 are the 6th and 3rd tallest buildings in South Korea, respectively.
Haeundae Beach is one of South Korea's most popular
Busan is home to the world's largest department store, the Shinsegae Centum City.
Looking down the center of the department store.
Fountains out front of the Busan train station.
 It is home to the fifth busiest seaport in the world by cargo tonnage.
The city is full of street markets which offer a variety of goods, including fresh seafood.


View from Yongdusan Park - Busan tower can be seen on the far right
A memorial built to honor Korean war victims 

A view of Haeundae District (top left) and Gwangan Bridge (top right).
Busan is full of parks and great hiking


When the sun goes down, the neon comes out.

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