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TrouserX · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Location: CityX, ROK

Hi folks

I just arrived in Busan to visit a friend, but said friend has suddenly fallen ill and has passed out somewhere with his phone turned off. Since I was relying on said friend to organize the frolics and amusements for tonight, I'm now at a loss on where to go and what to do. For that matter, I'm not even sure where I'll sleep tonight, but I'll worry about the 'having fun' portion of the evening first.

So to those of you in Busan, any fast suggestions as to where I can have a good time in this burg tonight? I'm looking for a place where I, in my official capacity as a 20s guy, can wander into alone, casually dressed and with very minimal Korean, and feel comfortable (ie. friendly Koreans and/or friendly foreigners).

Incidentally, I am currently in a PC Bang in the drinking district behind the big fish market across from Yeong-do (or if you prefer, close to stop 11 on subway line 1). I'll probably hang out here for an hour or two, then start randomly walking into places in this neighbourhood if I haven't heard back from anyone on this board.

I will be here until early next week, so any advice you give will remain useful for several days. Any suggestions for Busan activities (touristy, cultural eventy and nightlifey) would be appreciated.

Thanks!
TrouserX

davyteacher · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Location: Busan, South Korea.

Try crossroads or soul trane in the Pusan National University Area, just down the road from KFC, or Blues Bain near Lotte Store in Seomyeon. On the subway it`s Pusan National University NOT Pusan National University of Education.

Please tell me if this helps.

phaedrus · Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Location: I'm comin' to get ya.

Go up to Seomyeon station. There are lots of hotels and bars.

Or go to Haeundae station. There are lots of hotels and bars.

Also Kyungsung Univ. / Pukyung Univ. station.

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I always spent time around Pusan National University..

But if you are by yourself and really really bored and don't know anyone.. then Russia Town/Texas Town might be another option.

Cthulhu · Joined: 02 Feb 2003

Tiger Beer wrote:

davyteacher · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Location: Busan, South Korea.

Blues Bein still open

hojucandy · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Location: In a better place

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

If it's in the same location as before, I can give you some guidance. But, I remember it being turned into a Soju bar sans pool table (I saw it for myself)

Go to Lotte Dept. If you are looking at the main entrance of the store, you want to walk to the entrance on the left.

From there, if you are walking out of that exit, you will go straight and follow the road that runs parallel to the main road where all the bus run, until you see another large 4 or 6 lane road. Cross the road and continue going to straight for one block. Then turn right and Blues Bein should be on your right hand side. It's almost across from a Japanese restaurant.

That is, if it's still open. I might head in that area this weekend. I will left you know if it's still in the same location.

jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

RedRob · Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Location: Narnia

Just a bump....I'm thinking of going this weekend and would like to do something other than go drinking...I can do that in Seoul!

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I might be down there the weekend after this.. around January 20th.. not entirely sure yet.. (still in the States right now). But just offered an interview that I am considering from afar.