Know before you go: Busan

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• Visa3 tips
  • Visa-free up to 90 days for many passports
  • Most international travelers
• Safety1 tip
  • Safe for most travellers
  • The usual city care in crowds
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is KRW (₩)
  • A day costs about $130 mid-range
• Getting around1 tip
  • Busan boasts an excellent public transportation network
  • Taxis are also readily available
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates July
• Language1 tip
  • Korean is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Utilize Busan's efficient subway system to navigate between major attractions
  • Don't miss trying fresh seafood at Jagalchi Fish Market
• Crowds1 tip
  • Medium crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights