KoreaSeekChoose the places you want to visit before choosing a Busan pass. X the Sky and Songdo’s Crystal cable-car round trip are included attractions, while SEA LIFE Busan offers a discount rather than free entry. For these three stops, compare BIG3 as well as the 24-hour pass: the number of places alone does not tell you which is better value.
What would these three stops cost?
X the Sky · SEA LIFE Busan · Songdo Crystal round trip
| How to pay | Two adults |
|---|---|
| Individual tickets | ₩170,000 |
| 24-hour pass + aquarium ticket | ₩154,800 |
| 48-hour pass + aquarium ticket | ₩214,800 |
| BIG3 + aquarium ticket | ₩134,800 |
| BIG5 + aquarium ticket | ₩174,800 |
Example using published adult tariffs for two eligible non-Korean visitors, with the three stops within 24 hours. Transport, meals and online ticket discounts are excluded.
Tariffs checked · 2026-10-07Compare with these three stops →
A full sightseeing day
A time-based pass works best when several included attractions fit comfortably into its validity period.
A few specific stops
Compare BIG3’s A/B allowance with the individual tickets you would actually buy.
Two included entries, one discounted ticket
X the Sky uses a Purple A entry. The Songdo Crystal cabin round trip uses a Blue B entry. The aquarium is a discounted partner, so visiting it does not use the second Blue B place in BIG3. This example includes the aquarium ticket instead of treating all three stops as free.
Keep Haeundae together, then decide on Songdo
X the Sky and SEA LIFE are in the Haeundae area. Songdo is a separate part of the city, so allow for the journey, a meal and queues. If that makes the day too rushed, spread your stops out and compare the pass types again. An extra attraction only saves money if you wanted to visit it anyway.
Compare the tickets you will use
Use a Crystal round-trip ticket for the cable-car comparison. A cheaper standard-cabin or one-way ticket is a different option. Online discounts may make individual tickets cheaper than the published tariffs below; replace those prices in the calculator when you have matching quotes.
Choose the format after the itinerary
With a physical card, include collection in your route before the first attraction. For mobile use, have the live QR ready in the app where you bought the pass. Transport fares and food sit outside the admission comparison. The pass is for non-Korean citizens.
A few things worth knowing
Does BIG3 cover these three places for free?
No. It covers the eligible X the Sky and Songdo entries, while the aquarium is discounted. One Blue B entry remains unused in this example.
Does a Chinese or English booking page include a guide?
These are self-guided admission products. The language of a sales page does not add a guide to your visit.
Before you go
- Set the time of your first included entry before planning the last stop.