South Korea’s exciting second city
釜山 一探南韓第二大城 的多采多姿
For years, Busan languished in the shadow of South Korea's capital city, Seoul. But no longer! Today, many travelers consider Busan, with its magnificent beaches, exciting nightlife and delicious seafood, a must-see location.
Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, has been nicknamed the country's "summer capital" because people flock to its six beaches. Haeundae Beach, the longest in the country, stretches for 1.5 kilometers.
If you're not a beach lover, don't worry; the vibrant Haeundae Beach region has more to offer than just ocean activities. Skyscrapers, shops, cafes and restaurants line the beach, and when the sun set, live music, dance clubs and great food are plentiful.
Just down the coast, Jagaichi Market, one of Korea's largest fish markets, is a popular early-morning gathering place for locals and visitors alike. This bustling market offers a wide variety of seafood, fresh from the sea. Step upstairs to the seafood restaurants for a taste!
Another must-see is the observatory Busan X the SKY, located in Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower, Busan's tallest building. Visitors can take in breathtaking views from the top three floors.
Busan also boasts an active spa culture, with around 450 spas that feature hot and cold pools and saunas.
Language Lab
languish v.
if someone languishes somewhere, they are forced to remain in a place where they are unhappy- The historic building continued to languish in a state of neglect because it hadn't been properly taken care of.
- Maria's plants languished when they were forgotten about and left without water for weeks.
- The talented musician put off his dreams as he languished in a job that he didn't like in order to pay his bills.
in the shadow of phrase v.
the bad effect or influence that something has, which makes other things seem less enjoyable, attractive, or impressive
- The young artist struggled to find her own identity in the shadow of her famous painter mother.
- The small company worked tirelessly to prove itself in the shadow of big organizations.
in the shadow of 離得很近
- The old historic church stood in the shadow of the surrounding tall buildings.
bustling adj.
a bustling place is very busy
- The bustling city streets came alive at night, with bright lights and signs lighting up the streets for people and vehicles.
- The airport was bustling with travelers who were hurrying to catch their flights.
bustle v.
to move around quickly, looking very busy
- Martha bustled around the kitchen all afternoon cooking for her dinner guests.
spa n.
a place where people go to improve their health and beauty, especially through swimming, exercise, beauty treatments etc
- The spa offers a wide range of treatments for both men and women.
- The resort's spa had a first-class fitness center, where guests could work out before getting a spa treatment.
- Spa weekends had become a popular way for the three friends to relax as they escaped the stress of their jobs.
Info Cloud
Garrett: Welcome to info cloud, everybody. Do you know which city is considered the food capital of the world?
Rex: I might guess New York City. You can get food from almost any country there.
Garrett: Well, I would agree that New York might be the food capital of the United States. But according to a 2022 magazine article, Bologna, Italy was voted the food capital of the world.
Rex: How interesting. How did it get that honor?
Garrett: Well, it was a combination of top restaurants and traditional foods that come from there like spaghetti bolognese and parmesan cheese.
Rex: I love both of those things, especially together. Now, if we say something is a food capitol, there could be different opinions about it.
Garrett: Hmm. Unlike a political or government capitol city, a food capital, music capital, fun capital, etc., could change.
Rex: For example, you could also say Tokyo is the food capital of the world or dining capital. Why? Because it's the city with most Michelin star restaurants.
Garrett: Ooo. I should plan a trip there. So we use the word capital to say that a city is famous for something or that the city is one of the leading places with that feature.
Rex: It can also be the place something came from originally.
Garrett: Yeah. In the US, Austin, Texas has been called America's live music capital. But people in Nashville, Tennessee would say their city is the music capital.
Rex: Other places might also say they are the birth place of a certain kind place of music, like New Orleans for jazz and New York for hip pop.
Garrett: Well, friends. Would you consider your home town or city to be a capital of something? Think about it. Maybe, it's a special place.
