Busan: A great place to get off your early morning flight

A relaxing day trip to Busan 🚩 Spa + Shopping + a great hotel guide

While you're still teetering on the edge of your seat, unwind with a morning spa in Busan! Take Subway Line 2 🚆!
This itinerary focuses on the area around Busan Centum City, perfect for those arriving on an early morning flight and looking to recharge and catch up on some sleep. Besides Spa Land, where you can soothe your travel fatigue, there's also a department store for a one-stop shopping experience. Finally, stay at the Fairfield by Marriott Busan, a super-value hotel near the beach! Whether you're a spa lover, a shopping enthusiast, or someone looking to indulge in some seafood, this itinerary has something for everyone.

Overview:
✈️From Gimhae Airport, take the subway across the street to Sasang Station. Transfer to Line 2 and exit Haeundae Station, exit 5. Leave your luggage at the hotel (hotels generally close at 3:00 PM). Go find something to eat and have breakfast.

🚇Take the subway to Centum City Station and exit from Exit 12. After 10:00 AM, follow the signs to Shinsegae Department Store Gate 4. Before 10:00 AM, exit from Exit 12, turn left, and take the escalator. The walkway is about 2 minutes away.

🎟️Buy tickets at the door for 25,000 JPY. Tickets purchased online do not require ticket collection, but you will need to pick up a locker number slip at the reception desk. After taking the escalator, place your shoes in the locker marked with the number on the slip. Upon entry, you will be provided with an electronic wristband for unlocking the shoe locker, locker, and for purchases within the museum. Give the slip to the receptionist. Pick up one set of clothes and two towels. — Enter the changing room. — Find your numbered slip and find a locker (photos are not allowed in this area). — For hot springs, enter naked and rinse before soaking. For saunas, exit the changing room through a separate entrance. — Different temperature steam rooms—9.7°C to 60°C and 70°C.

🛍️ Shinsegae and Lotte are connected. B1 and B2 offer food and souvenirs, with a wide variety of branded goods. Nearby are Trump World Centum, Home Plus, a supermarket, and Juno Hair.

Recommended attractions:
1. Fairfield by Marriott Busan 🧳
📍Address: 314 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro
🚶♂️Walk: 3 minutes to Haeundae Beach, close to buses, night markets, and traditional markets.

Great value! Modern decor, washing machine, dryer, and gym. Some rooms offer ocean views, making it convenient for a late-night stroll to the beach and listening to the waves. There's a convenience store on the first floor of the hotel, so you don't need to worry about late-night hunger pangs. Chinese is generally available at the front desk, so even those who don't speak Korean can easily check in. There's a currency exchange machine in the lobby for easy currency exchange. (Note: Those with 26-inch beds should be aware that the room's space won't be fully open.)

2. Enjoy breakfast near the hotel 🍳 From Haeundae Station (Exit 5), Centum City Station is only three stops away, making it very convenient!

3. Spa Land (Shinsegae Department Store, Centum City) 💆🏼♀️
📍Address: 35, Centum Nandaero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
👉🏻Take Subway Line 2 to Centum City Station, exit 12, and follow the signs to Shinsegae Department Store Gate 4.
⏰Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM year-round (last admission 9:00 PM)
💸Ticket Price: 25,000 JPY (approximately HKD 110-120) (Great value!)
Every time you get a sore throat after getting off a plane, head to Spa Land for a refreshing soak! They offer a variety of hot springs and steam rooms of varying temperatures, and the outdoor foot bath and bedrock bath are truly breathtaking. The highlight is the cleanliness and modern amenities, including a lounge, massage chairs, hammocks, pre-booked massages, and a light snack bar—perfect for chilling while watching a movie. You can relax for four hours without even wanting to leave. Korean locals love this place, and the atmosphere is even better. It's brighter and more spacious than downtown, perfect for beginners or groups of girls! Spend over 15,000 JPY at the snack bar, and enjoy an additional two hours of relaxation before heading out for some shopping. 🛍 Luggage storage is available.

4. Shinsegae Department Store & Lotte Department Store (Centum City Branch)
📍 Shinsegae Address: 35, Centum Nandaero, Haeundae-gu, Busan (above Spa Land)
📍 Lotte Department Store Address: Within walking distance of Centum City Station
This area is truly a shopping paradise in Busan! Besides Spa Land, after your first day, you can recharge at Shinsegae Department Store. If you're feeling energetic and have enough energy, head upstairs for a wide selection of beauty products, clothing, and Korean fashion brands. Downstairs, the food hall offers a wide selection of ready-to-eat Korean snacks and souvenirs – perfect for those tired feet. Lotte specializes in high-end, international brands. If you're looking for limited-edition bags and watches, consider doing some shopping while you're there. Tip: The department store offers currency exchange and a duty-free counter, making it convenient for travelers. It also has a restaurant, making it a great place for families.

📌Practical Itinerary Tips
- Since flights often land in the early morning, it's highly recommended to check your luggage at the hotel before relaxing at Spa Land to maximize your time.
- Spa Land is recommended to be visited in the morning or midday, when it's less crowded and offers a more relaxed bathing and changing time.
- The hotel is just three minutes from the beach. For lunch, book a coffee shop in the Centum City shopping district, then browse the department store in the afternoon and the night market in the evening.
- For food lovers, the department store's basement food court has a plethora of ready-to-eat Korean food and desserts. Shinsegae Department Store's "Centennial Fish Cake Shop" and "Korean Handmade Ice Cream" are must-try items!

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