Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

9.6Km 2021-03-05

Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

Haeundae Beach in Busan is famous both in Korea and abroad. Not only is it popular as the largest summer vacation spot, but it also attracts people even in spring, autumn and winter for its variety of festivals and events, such as the Busan International Film Festival, the International Yacht Race and the Haeundae Sunrise Festival. These festivals help keep Haeundae busy as a popular tourist site all year round.

With Haeundae Beach at its center, Haeundae Special Tourist Zone offers diverse marine leisure activities and fresh seafood. The zone has transformed itself from a typical vacation spot into a destination where one can stay long-term while enjoying leisure activities and cultural events. Today, the zone attracts an increasing number of tourists from around the globe.

The zone not only has natural resources, such as Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill and sea water hot springs, but also a convention center and IT complex. Well-equipped with cultural facilities, including movie sets, art galleries and aquariums, it is a qualified destination for MICE (Meeting, Incentive tour, Convention and Exhibition) tourists.

The coastal drive course is another way to enjoy Haeundae Beach. Moontan Road, offering a grand night view and various walking trails, including Galmaet-gil lying along the coastline, should not be missed as well.

The skyline at Haeundae underwent a dramatic change with the advent of Centum City. At night, the city skyline that is brilliantly illuminated by the high-end residential/commercial buildings captivates travelers. Inside Centum City are luxury apartments and a grand shopping complex, including a department store and a retail outlet.

* Current State of Haeundae Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Jung, Songjeong, Jaesong and U-dong (Centum City), Haeundae-gu, Busan
2) Area: 6,225,000 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Haeundae and Songjeong Beach, Dongbaek Island, Oryukdo Island, Centum City, Aquarium, Haeundae Hot Springs, etc.

E-Mart - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 해운대)

9.6Km 2024-04-22

511, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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KOLON SEACLOUD HOTEL (코오롱 씨클라우드 호텔)

9.6Km 2025-10-23

287 , Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-933-1000

Kolon Seacloud Hotel, in Haeundae, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, offers fine views of the South Sea from residents’ rooms. All rooms have cooking facilities, and visitors will find restaurants, massage shops, and convenience stores in an arcade within the hotel. Residents can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool overlooking Haeundae Beach, a jacuzzi and a gym; and the hotel offers a large parking space and 24-hour security. Haeundae subway station is a 5-minute walk away, while it’s around 50 minutes by public transport to Gimhae Airport and Busan station.

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

9.6Km 2024-05-23

266 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-1700

The Busan Aquarium takes visitors into the exciting world of life under the sea. The aquarium covers an area of 36,000 ㎡ and is spread over 3 underground levels and one above-ground level with different sections divided into special themes. The underwater tunnel experience resembles a walk along the ocean floor with various sea creatures swimming above, serving as a popular attraction within the aquarium. The aquarium is home to over 250 different species of fish, algae, reptiles, and amphibians, including large sharks, turtles, seahorses, and more, for a total of over 10,000 sea creatures.

Geumsubokguk Haeundae Main Branch (금수복국 해운대본점)

9.6Km 2024-12-27

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The restaurant was featured in the Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan 2024 as a "Michelin Selected Restaurant" (a restaurant offering outstanding cooking). Established in 1970, it has over 50 years of history. You can choose one of four types of pufferfish to order bokguk, with each type offering slightly different flavors and textures.

Leica Camera - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이카카메라 해운대)

9.6Km 2024-04-17

BMWMINI Bldg., 299, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Olive Young - Haeundae Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 해운대중동)

9.7Km 2024-04-18

505, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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CheongKwanJang - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 중동)

9.7Km 2024-04-18

506, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Busan Museum (부산박물관)

9.7Km 2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Haeundae Amso Galbijip ( 해운대암소갈비집)

9.7Km 2024-11-29

32-10, Jungdong 2-ro 10beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0033

Haeundae Amso Galbijip is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach specializing in hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). Opened in 1964, the restaurant continues the fame of Haeundae galbi with unique sauce and smooth yet rich flavors that accentuate the flavors of hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature menu is the hanu galbi gui (grilled Korean galbi). Don’t miss the gamja guksu (potato noodles) served after the main dish.

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