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Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

1.0Km    2019-03-19

16, Haeun-daero 452beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0055

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists.

Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.

Millak Waterfront Park (민락수변공원)

1.1Km    2023-01-09

Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4742

Suyeong-gu is well known for its long history and traditions, and has beautiful scenery. Geumnyeonsan Mountain has a lush forest and Gwangalli Beach is located in the front. During the Joseon dynasty, this location was a strategically important region.
The Millak Waterfront Park was built between August 1992 and May 1997. The park is 543 meters long and 60 meters wide. Located between Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach, it is the first park in Korea to combine the oceanfront with public rest and leisure facilities. The park (about 33,000 ㎡) can accommodate up to 40,000 people and boasts convenience facilities such as gardens, shaded rest areas, and benches. The 3,040 ㎡ platform from which visitors can overlook the beach also serves as a place where people can dip their feet in the ocean when the tide is high.

Dongbaekseom Hoetjip (동백섬횟집)

Dongbaekseom Hoetjip (동백섬횟집)

1.1Km    2020-03-27

17, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 209beonna-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-741-3888

Dongbaekseom Hoetjip is a nearby gourmet restaurant. It is a three story white building with a curved glass front on the second floor. The hearty modeum-hoe (assorted sliced raw fish) is the flagship dish of this restaurant. The portion is quite filling, despite the deceptively low price. You can enjoy the fresh raw fish of Busan, or any of the other dishes such as hoe-deopbap (raw fish bibimbap) and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew) which are also tasty.

Baymond Hotel (베이몬드호텔)

Baymond Hotel (베이몬드호텔)

1.2Km    2024-10-30

27 , Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 209beonga-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-702-0001

Baymond Hotel is a popular choice because of its proximity to Haeundae Beach and Haeundae Station, a 5-10 minute walk away. The hotel offers 6 different room types, including Standard, Deluxe, and Suites. Each room is furnished with a large king-size bed to ensure a comfortable night's sleep. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Haeundae Beach from some rooms. On the Bay Rooftop, located at the top of the hotel, you can enjoy a swim overlooking Haeundae Beach or sunbathe on bean bags. There is a restaurant and a self-laundry room on the third floor.

Yunhui Hoetjip (윤희횟집)

Yunhui Hoetjip (윤희횟집)

1.2Km    2016-10-14

17-17, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 344beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-759-3977, +82-51-754-9510

Yunhi Hoetjip is located in Millak/Minrak Waterfront Park and specializes in naturally caught raw fish and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew). Their popular attraction is that customers are allowed to choose their fish directly while they're still alive in the tank.

Haeunsagye (해운사계)

Haeunsagye (해운사계)

1.2Km    2020-04-24

71, Gunam-ro 8beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-0041

Located a mere five-minute distance from Haeundae beach, Haeunsagye serves dishes made with vegetables organically grown on the roof top of the restaurant. It is equipped with private rooms for 4 people, 6 people, 8 people, and 12 people good for business lunches or dinners, company dinners, or other various types of gatherings and a large hall that can accommodate up to 70 people. In all of the rooms, guests can enjoy a beautiful garden.

Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

1.3Km    2023-10-18

11 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Blue Story Hotel is located right on Haeundae Beach, perfect for travelers looking to enjoy both the city and the coast. The hotel is also just a short 5-minute walk from Haeundae Station on Busan Subway Line 2. A wide array of dining options is available at BEXCO, just a 10-minute ride away via public transit. The hotel offers a variety of room types, including the standard room, as well as loft rooms for families, and even terrace rooms. Each room comes equipped with a desk, mini fridge, and T.V. among other conveniences.

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

1.3Km    2020-03-25

35, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-9800

Arpina (opened in July, 2004) is within minutes of Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the Busan Convention Center (BEXCO), Centum City, and other popular attractions of Busan. Offering 103 guestrooms of 9 different room types and a variety of subsidiary facilities, the youth hostel has everything needed for tourists, business travelers, students, and families to have a relaxing and pleasant stay.

Family rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a private bathroom; large dormitory-style rooms come with shared bathrooms and are perfect for group travelers or students on summer vacation. Comfortable single guestrooms are available for business travelers and other travelers who crave a little more privacy than the dorms. There are even some Korean-style “Ondol” rooms for guests who want to experience traditional Korean sleeping arrangements.

Facilities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, a golf range, a sauna, restaurants, and seminar rooms. The youth cultural & training center and outdoor grass playground also make the hostel the perfect place for youth training camps.

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

1.4Km    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.

Kasina - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카시나 해운대)

Kasina - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카시나 해운대)

1.4Km    2024-04-19

#203, 257, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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