Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Busan is South Korea's second-largest city.
Days 7-8
Make your way to Busan's express-bus terminal and board a bus for Ulsan, about an hour
to the north. Even if you're not considering it as a place to live, the city is worth a look
as a testament to the power and dynamism of South Korean industry. Spend some time in
the Samsan-dong and Bangojin foreigners' compound areas if you're looking for an idea
of costs and what it's like to live in Ulsan as an expatriate; or wander the energetic Ulsan
University and Jung-gu (old downtown) districts, which have well-stocked traditional mar-
kets, good local cuisine, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with Ulsan's generally young
and affluent population. In the morning, board another bus for Gyeongju, and spend at least
a day getting to know South Korea's historical heart. There are several impressive temples,
tomb sites, and ruin-littered mountains to visit, and the town itself is a very pleasant place
with friendly people and some of the country's top
hanjeongsik
—the Korean version of the
banquet—restaurants.
Day 9
Assuming you're not cultured out, grab another express bus north to the town of Andong,
which, like Gyeongju, is another pillar of Korean tradition. Modern Andong is a fairly non-
