Busan guide
🇰🇷 Packing List
What to pack for Busan
In April, Busan is typically mild, 11 to 18°c, expect rain (11°C - 18°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Busan essentials
- Weather: Mild, 11 to 18°C, expect rain
- Light layers
- Umbrella
- Casual. Modest at temples. Beach casual near beaches.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Compact umbrella
- Light rain jacket
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Very high standards. Jagalchi seafood is extremely fresh.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F plugs (European round pins), 220V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: South Korean Won (KRW)