The speaker shares their experience visiting Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, often referred to as the "South Korean Dubai." The city is known for its modern architecture and large population, with a beach that often serves as a retreat for locals and tourists alike. The speaker notes that most people prefer to swim in full body wetsuits or long sleeved bathing suits to avoid sunburn, a common practice in many Asian countries.
The speaker also mentions the lack of convenience stores or food vendors at the beach, which forces visitors to bring their own drinks and snacks. They describe a unique shower system where visitors can rinse off quickly with water from a slot machine.
The city's skyline is compared to Miami or Dubai, with tall buildings, luxury cars, and helipads. The speaker also mentions the popularity of Busan as a tourist destination, with many locals visiting for leisure. They conclude by expressing fascination with the city's development and high-tech nature.
1. The speaker finds it interesting that most people in Busan, South Korea, swim with clothes on and wear full-body wetsuits.
2. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, located just south of the country.
3. The city is known for its large, modern buildings, and has a population of over three million.
4. Busan has a beautiful beach that the speaker initially compared to Miami or a South Korean Dubai.
5. The city experiences very cold temperatures in the winter, with temperatures dropping to minus 10 degrees centigrade.
6. The beach scene is described as being more like Dubai or Miami in the summer, and more like Finland or Norway in the winter.
7. The speaker finds it interesting that in Korea, people don't like to get sunburned. This is a common practice in several Asian countries.
8. The speaker notes that people in Korea don't like to get sunburned, and they often wear long sleeves and big hats on sunny days to avoid it.
9. The speaker mentions that many people in Korea use skin-whitening treatments and apply a lot of sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned.
10. The speaker finds it interesting that in Korea, people don't like to get sunburned, and they often wear long sleeves and big hats on sunny days to avoid it.
11. The speaker notes that many people in Korea use skin-whitening treatments and apply a lot of sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned.
12. Busan beach, one of the most touristic in all of Korea, is described as having a very nice south beach.
13. The speaker notes that in Korea, people don't sell drinks or beers at the beach, and you have to buy them at a 7-Eleven store nearby.
14. The speaker mentions that it's legal to drink alcohol on the street in Korea.
15. Once on the beach, there are showers where you can change for a small fee. You have only one minute to take a bath.
16. The speaker notes that there are signs in public restrooms warning against taking pictures of others.
17. The speaker describes Busan as a city with a lot of very tall buildings and luxurious cars, comparing it to Miami or Dubai.
18. The speaker mentions that Busan is a popular destination for people from Korea to visit during their vacation time.
19. The speaker describes the city as very big and impressive, and compares it to the images they saw on the internet.
20. The speaker mentions that the city has a skywalk, which is said to make you feel like you're walking through the sky.
21. The speaker describes the longest bridge in Busan, stating that it's just over 7 kilometers long and has two levels.
22. The speaker describes Busan as a highly developed city that doesn't ask much of Seoul as a capital city in terms of development and staying.