<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Busan</title><description>TOP 5 columns for Busan</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>Where to Stay for Busan Hotel Week 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-93947c61-8239-4e91-aff6-1e256f392534/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-93947c61-8239-4e91-aff6-1e256f392534/</guid><description>Compare pools, family lounges and cancellation deadlines at five hotels taking part in Busan Hotel Week in November 2026, with your companions and itinerary in mind.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare pools, family lounges and cancellation deadlines at five hotels taking part in Busan Hotel Week in November 2026, with your companions and itinerary in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Busan Hotel Week in November 2026 accepts bookings from primary cardholders who already hold an eligible card, for one room per hotel and up to two nights.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Indoor and outdoor pools and family lounges differ by hotel. General facility information should be read separately from the event package inclusions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paradise requires cancellations and changes at least five days before the stay. At Lotte, check the swimming cap requirement and how pool access varies by booking conditions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 2, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Busan</category><category>Busan Hotel Week</category><category>2026 Hotel Week</category><category>Busan hotels</category><category>Haeundae hotels</category><category>Busan indoor pools</category><category>Busan family stays</category></item><item><title>Learning Programs at the 2026 Busan Mathematics Festival</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-8a665d53-9006-4598-ac2f-0243bbd1c218/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-8a665d53-9006-4598-ac2f-0243bbd1c218/</guid><description>Five math programs at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. Compare grade and group-size requirements for school registration with on-site exhibitions and hands-on activities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Five math programs at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. Compare grade and group-size requirements for school registration with on-site exhibitions and hands-on activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The festival runs on November 13–14 at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. General visiting hours are 09:30–16:30. Programs requiring advance registration follow separate schedules.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advance registration through schools closes on November 2 at 15:00. The structure challenge and reading quiz have different elementary grade and participant-number requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Math Art exhibition, learning tools and board games zone, and AI play zone accept on-site participants. Start with the activity you prefer: making art, playing games, or exploring technology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 29, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Haeundae-gu</category><category>Busan Mathematics Festival</category><category>Busan learning activities</category><category>BEXCO Haeundae</category><category>creative math structures</category><category>math reading quiz</category><category>Math Art</category><category>math board games</category></item><item><title>2026 KI Sports Programs in Yeongdo, Busan</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-b0fd7389-7554-4173-ad45-e262af4e03cd/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-b0fd7389-7554-4173-ad45-e262af4e03cd/</guid><description>Choose competitions to watch and classes to join at Busan Yeongdo’s KI Sports Festival. Compare five programs on October 31 and November 1 by venue and participation requirements.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Choose competitions to watch and classes to join at Busan Yeongdo’s KI Sports Festival. Compare five programs on October 31 and November 1 by venue and participation requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The competitions differ between October 31 and November 1. Choose the date of the event you want to watch, then head to the main building, annex or football field.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;K-CLASSIC BUSAN spectator tickets are sold on site. For AWAKEN YOUR WELLNIVERSE CLASS, select the required package and add your chosen classes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The announced regular registration period for HYBRID FITNESS RACE has ended. Plan separately for watching the race and competing as an already registered athlete.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 28, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Fitness</category><category>Busan</category><category>Yeongdo Busan</category><category>KI Sports Festival</category><category>P.ARK</category><category>bodybuilding</category><category>wellness</category><category>flag football</category></item><item><title>Five Experiences at Busan’s 2026 Gaeuren Jeollo Festa</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-322e36f5-79d6-4421-a3e3-5e7d9cb6f871/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-322e36f5-79d6-4421-a3e3-5e7d9cb6f871/</guid><description>Explore temple food displays and talks, singing bowls, meditation and evening performances at Hongbeopsa Temple. Performers vary by date; paid picnics have advance-booking and on-site options.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore temple food displays and talks, singing bowls, meditation and evening performances at Hongbeopsa Temple. Performers vary by date; paid picnics have advance-booking and on-site options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gaeuren Jeollo Festa takes place at Hongbeopsa Temple in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, on October 30 and 31. The event runs 15:00–20:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The temple food exhibition and talk, singing bowls, meditation and evening performances are free. Booth and stage schedules differ.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Chaeum and Bium packages, which include a master’s lunchbox, require advance booking. The Meomum package, sold on site, includes vegetable bibimbap.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 17, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Rankings</category><category>Busan</category><category>Busan autumn festivals</category><category>Gaeuren Jeollo Festa</category><category>Hongbeopsa Temple Busan</category><category>Busan temple food</category><category>Busan meditation</category><category>Busan evening performances</category></item><item><title>Cafes in Yeongdo, Busan</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-yeongdo-cafes-20261012/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-yeongdo-cafes-20261012/</guid><description>Find a cafe in Yeongdo, Busan, for coffee, bread or a meal. Compare roastery, bakery and kitchen menus, ordering hours and parking arrangements.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Find a cafe in Yeongdo, Busan, for coffee, bread or a meal. Compare roastery, bakery and kitchen menus, ordering hours and parking arrangements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;After a meal, choose a hand-drip coffee and take a break while exploring a space that combines a roastery and coffee bar.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Options range from an individual bakery item for a snack to pasta or lasagna for a full meal. Food and drinks may have different ordering hours.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you drive, compare free parking, allowances tied to spending and places where parking costs extra.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 13, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Cafés</category><category>Yeongdo-gu</category><category>Yeongdo Busan cafes</category><category>Yeongdo travel</category><category>Busan cafes</category><category>Yeongdo coffee</category><category>Yeongdo bakeries</category><category>Yeongdo brunch</category></item><item><title>Family Meals in Gijang, from Abalone Porridge to Galbi</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/gijang-family-weekend-food/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/gijang-family-weekend-food/</guid><description>Share abalone porridge, lotus-leaf rice and galbi, cockles and beef pancakes, abalone dishes, or steamed snow crab on a Gijang family weekend. Check minimum orders, breaks, and extra costs.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Share abalone porridge, lotus-leaf rice and galbi, cockles and beef pancakes, abalone dishes, or steamed snow crab on a Gijang family weekend. Check minimum orders, breaks, and extra costs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;First decide whether to share abalone porridge or have galbi with lotus-leaf rice. Check the minimum orders at Gijang Kkeutjip Jukseong Main Branch and Cheolma Yeonbap.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Four of these five restaurants in Gijang-gun have published weekend hours. Call Daege Manchan to confirm current weekend hours and the total cost.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cockles and beef pancakes come on a large sharing platter, while Eoneu Meotjin Nal lets everyone choose their own abalone dish. With children, ask about seasoning and order sizes first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daege Manchan&apos;s table-setting charge excludes the crab itself. Check current prices at Eoneu Meotjin Nal too before budgeting for the family meal.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 26, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Food</category><category>Gijang County</category><category>Gijang restaurants</category><category>Gijang family meals</category><category>Gijang weekend trips</category><category>Gijang abalone porridge</category><category>Cheolma lotus-leaf rice</category><category>Ilgwang restaurants</category></item><item><title>Centum City Film Festival Hotels: The Walk Back and the Booking Conditions</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/centum-city-biff-walk-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/centum-city-biff-walk-hotels/</guid><description>Choose accommodation for the walk back from Busan Cinema Center, with room rates, breakfast and late check-in conditions that can differ even within the same building.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Choose accommodation for the walk back from Busan Cinema Center, with room rates, breakfast and late check-in conditions that can differ even within the same building.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Even within the same building, the hotel and breakfast option can change the total. Room-package conditions matter alongside location.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walking estimates vary with the map markers and route. After a late screening, consider the above-ground route as well as any shorter route using an underpass.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Returning after a screening is different from checking in for the first time late at night. Front-desk hours help distinguish which hotel suits your arrival.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 22, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Centum City</category><category>Centum City hotels</category><category>Busan film festival accommodation</category><category>walking to Busan Cinema Center</category><category>Centum Premier Hotel</category><category>Centum Business Hotel</category><category>Centum Suite Hotel</category></item></channel></rss>