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Busan: temples, beaches, bridges

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Korea 2016 Day 4 Activities HaeDong YongGoong  Temple Haeundae  Beach Gwangalli Bridge HaeDong YongGoong  Temple HaeDong YongGung Sa   Buddhist Temple is a popular tourist attraction due to its free admission and close proximity north-east of the famous  Haeundae  Beach. It is fairly easy to travel to for tour buses and by taxi as parking is widely available at the entrance. However, it may be a little difficult for individuals making their way as the nearest public transport stops are mostly located 20 minutes' walk from the temple, which sits at the top of a small hill. Entrance sign of the temple One key selling point of the temple is its location on the cliffs of a beach, giving expansive sea views from most points on the edge of the ground The sea view from the temple grounds A view of the temple from the beachside    As expected from any tourist attraction, much of the entrance is lined by street food stalls...

A day in Busan

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Korea 2016 Day 3 Train to Busan Gamcheon Village BIFF Square Hotteok "Live" eel and catfish Train to Busan Seoul Station has a layout not dissimilar to an airport, making for easy navigation in searching for ticket checks and train boarding. Having purchased tickets online, these were retained at the Korail ticket booths, which makes for saved time and less stress during busier travelling seasons. Plenty of eateries line the waiting areas to appease the tourist-dense crowds suspected to gather in such places, offering sit-down restaurants, fast food franchises, and quick takeaway meals like dosirak  lunchboxes to take onboard the train. The train to Busan, without zombies Boarding is mainly unsupervised and fairly unceremonious, with ample signage contributing to a simple boarding process. As always, ask if in doubt, but following the signs and ticket information is a self-explanatory process. The trains are reminiscent of aeroplanes in terms of the seats, an...