busan in 4 days, 3 nights

Haeundae on arrival, the seaside temple and Gwangalli's bridge lights, a day on the old port side for Gamcheon and Jagalchi, and a last bowl of milmyeon before flying home.

1. Day 1

   Arrive and Haeundae

   Morning

   Fly direct from KL to Gimhae, about 6.5 hours when direct flights are running, or fly into Seoul and take the KTX south, about 2.5 hours. Korea is an hour ahead of Malaysia.

   Afternoon

   Check in near Haeundae Beach and take the seaside walk out to Dongbaekseom island.

   Evening

   Eomuk, Busan's fish cakes on skewers in hot broth, from a street stall, then dinner near the beach.

2. Day 2

   Temple by the sea

   Morning

   Go early to Haedong Yonggungsa, the Buddhist temple on the rocks by the sea, about 20 minutes from Haeundae by taxi.

   Lunch

   Dwaeji gukbap, pork and rice soup, Busan's comfort food. If you don't eat pork, have seafood instead.

   Afternoon

   Back to Haeundae for a slow afternoon on the beach or in a café.

   Evening

   Ride a few stops along Line 2 to Gwangalli Beach and watch Gwangan Bridge light up from the sand.

3. Day 3

   Gamcheon and Jagalchi

   Morning

   Cross the city by subway, about an hour, then take a short bus up the hill to Gamcheon Culture Village, a hillside of pastel houses, murals and little galleries above the port.

   Lunch

   Down to Jagalchi Market, Korea's biggest fish market. Pick your seafood downstairs and have it cooked upstairs.

   Afternoon

   Walk a few minutes to Nampo-dong and BIFF Square for ssiat hotteok, sweet pancakes stuffed with seeds and nuts.

   Evening

   Back to Haeundae for dinner.

4. Day 4

   Milmyeon and home

   Morning

   A slow morning by the beach.

   Lunch

   Milmyeon, chewy wheat noodles in a cold, tangy broth, a Busan invention.

   Afternoon

   Head to Gimhae Airport, about an hour from Haeundae, and fly home. If you came via Seoul, allow time for the KTX back up.