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Busan trips are better with the Busan Travel Lounge
source: visitbusan
Busan Travel Lounge, located conveniently across from Busan Station, is an oasis for out-of-town visitors. In addition to providing a much-needed rest area, the lounge offers information on Busan’s top tourist attractions, luggage storage and other amenities for travelers’ convenience.
The lounge also offers various crafts classes and tour programs to enhance visitors’ Busan experience.
■ 1-day Workshops
If you have some free time, there’s no need to worry about how to fill it. If you have an hour to spare, drop by the Busan Travel Lounge for a weekend craft class.
These workshops offer a range of creative activities, many themed around Busan’s landmarks. Some offerings include making Gwangalli Beach cakes and Busan Sea Mint soap.
Other classes include resin art, rattan craft making, suncatchers, candles, knitting, ceramics, coffee and more.
Most classes start at 11 a.m. on weekends. Visit the Busan Travel Lounge official website or Instagram page to see the class schedule and book your spot!
■ Busan Old City Center Tour Programs
One of the greatest joys of traveling is discovering a new taste for something you were unaware of. With the “Busan Preference Tour,” you can find new interests while exploring different parts of the city.
Busan Travel Lounge offers seasonal tours that focus on different aspects of the city. For example, the “Preference for Film Cameras: Record Your Busan” program introduces participants to the charm of analog film photography in Busan’s historic downtown. The tour features two routes. One, through Dong-gu District, includes Chinatown and Choryang Ibagu-gil Alley. The second goes through Jung-gu District, home to Yongdusan Park and Bosu Book Street. Both routes showcase these neighborhoods' unique character, providing excellent photography opportunities.
Even if you’re new to film photography, there’s no need to worry. The program includes a disposable film camera with over 24 shots and a simple tutorial to get you startedseasn.
Another option is the “Busan Old City Center Trekking Snap Tour,” where participants explore the city’s hidden alleyways in Dong-gu and Jung-gu with a professional photographer. This tour offers the chance to take home high-quality images of your trip, and you’ll receive both original and edited versions of your photos within seven days.
To reserve a spot in these programs, visit the website or Instagram linked below. A refundable deposit of 10,000 won is required for each program, and priority is given to tourists, as the goal is to promote Busan’s local tourism industry.
※ Busan Travel Lounge Programs
◎ Reservations: https://smartstore.naver.com/travelloungebusan
◎ Instagram: @travellounge_busan
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