Western Busan

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

• 1 Sasang Bus Station (서부시외버스터미널) 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 2 Gimhae International Airport. (김해국제공항)
• 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

• 1 Nakdong River Estuary Migratory Bird Sanctuary (낙동강하구에코센터) (Line 1 - Hadan Station). 08:00 - 20:00. The spot where the Nakdong River meets the South Sea has been declared a natural monument since 1966. Where the large mouth of the river forms, there are sand dunes and deltas and many small islands (including Ilung-do). It is now a bird sanctuary for migrating species that visit between October and March. There are over 150 different species (including many rare birds like white-naped cranes, black-faced spoonbills, and white-tailed eagles) that stop here on their migratory routes. It's difficult to reach by land, so it's best to take a boat from Myeongji-dong harbor. The best times to see the birds is early in the day, before it gets too hot. 
• 2 Dadaepo Beach (다대포해수욕장), 14 Moleundae 1-gil, Saha-gu (Line 1, Dadaepo Beach station is right in front of the beach). This beach might be the least famous beach in Busan. It is right next to Nakdong river, so it has very soft sand and the water is very shallow. There are small park, fountains, locker room, and small benches for watching the sunset. Among the beaches of Busan, this beach is the only one that faces the west, making this place perfect for sunset. It also has a mudflat next to the beach, and you can see small wildlife such as crabs and cranes from the elevated path. (updated Mar 2018)
• Jillye-myeon traditional pottery village near Gimhae
• 3 Janglim Harbor (장림포구) (Bus 338 from Sasang or Hadan stations). Janglim Harbor (inlet) is surrounded by many colorful buildings and boats, a popular spot for strolling or taking pictures. Free. (updated Feb 2020)

Do

• Swim at Dadaepo Beach. If it is not summer, walking along the coast and watching the mudflats and sunset is also fantastic. It is less crowded than other beaches in Busan, so you can quietly enjoy the ocean breeze. For information about the beach itself, please see the listing for Dadaepo Beach. (updated Sep 2018)

Eat

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

• Hapcheon Illyu Dwaeji Gukbap (합천일류돼지국밥), 34, Gwangjang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan. A classic Dwaeji Gukbap, a pork soup mixed with rice restaurant. (updated Feb 2024)
• Jurye SuYuk Kalguksu (수칼) 18, Gayadae-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan. It is korean traditional kalguksu. But, It is set with suyuk which is a sort of korean meat dish.

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.

• 1 Busan Songdo Hotel (그랩 디 오션 송도), 97, Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, ☏ +82 051 977 8888. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Prices range from ₩55,000-70,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023)
• 2 Fairfield by Marriott Busan Songdo Beach (페어필드 바이 메리어트 부산 송도비치), 113 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, ☏ +82 051 260 0000, ffi.pusfb.ays@marriott.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. The price is about ₩180,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023)
• 3 Busan Beach Hotel (부산비치관광호텔), Busan Seo-gu Lighthouse Road 113, ☏ +82 051 231 0750. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. The cost is around ₩65,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023)
• 4 Brown-Dot Songdo Beach (브라운도트호텔 송도해수욕장점), 47 Chungmu-daero 34beon-gil, Seo-gu, ☏ +82 051 256 1233. Check-in: 18:00, check-out: 12:00. The cost is ₩30,000-40,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023)
• 5 Songdo 2 Heaven Hotel (투헤븐호텔), 191-1, Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, ☏ +82 051 245 4330. Check-in: 18:00, check-out: 12:00. The cost is around ₩30,000-35,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023)

Go next

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

• One of the big city in Korea Ulsan. We can go here by subway.
• One of the developing city Yangsan. We can go here by subway Line 2.