Busan/West

West Busan consists of the districts of Sasang-gu, Gangseo-gu and Saha-gu in the city of Busan. This western part of the city is full of industrial parks leading to docks and the airport. There are however some nature areas preserved. It contains the Western district of Sasang, known for its large intercity bus station as well as Gimhae town.

Get in

 * has many intercity connections throughout South Korea.
 * Line 1 runs through the Saha-gu to Dadaepo beach. Busan Metro Line 2 runs through the Sasang area, also connecting to the Gimhae Light Rail that connects Busan to Gimhae International Airport and Gimhae town.
 * This is the closest part of Busan to.
 * If coming via the high-speed KTX train from Seoul, then Gupo KTX station is much closer to this area than Busan Station is. Use the Metro line 3 to get there. Non-KTX riders can use Sasang Train Station. It is close to the Metro line 2 and Gimhae Light Rail.

See

 * Jillye-myeon traditional pottery village near Gimhae
 * Jillye-myeon traditional pottery village near Gimhae
 * Jillye-myeon traditional pottery village near Gimhae

Eat
Sasang-gu, located in this area, is home to many dishes loved by citizens.

Drink
There are a few bars to be found around the Sasang bus station, however the region is not regarded as a place for going out.

Sleep
Sasang bus station has a wide range of cheap motel options around.

For more comfortable options you will need to travel by metro to Central Busan, Haeundae or Suyeong.

Go next

 * The historical town of Gimhae, famous for its ancient tombs.