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Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

440.3M    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.

Olive Young - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 해운대)

448.4M    2024-04-22

42, Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

474.0M    2024-12-10

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station.  Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren't a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.

Lavi de Atlan Hotel2 (라비드아틀란호텔2)

474.9M    2024-12-22

37 , Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-0700

Lavi de Atlan 2 is a 32-story hotel in Haeundae, Busan. Guests in the Superior and Deluxe rooms have a view of Haeundae’s vibrant skyline, while those in the Ocean or Corner Deluxe rooms have views of the sea from their balcony. The sky lounge and rooftop lounge offer more sea views. The hotel provides a rental service for cribs, wheelchairs, umbrellas, and multi-adapters. The location is convenient for touring nearby Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill, and the Aquarium.

Save Zone - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세이브존 해운대점 [사후면세점])

476.6M    2024-04-23

1F, 72, Singwang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Sunset Hotel [Korea Quality] / 선셋호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

478.9M    2024-06-26

46 , Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-730-9900

Located in Haeundae, Busan, Sunset Business Hotel opened in 2008, and offers luxurious rooms categorized as either ‘modern’, ‘cozy’, or ‘classic’, Customer service is good. Room balconies look out onto Haeundae Beach, and in room bathtubs you can lie back and see both sea and sky!

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

479.7M    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.

Haeridan Street (해리단길)

481.9M    2025-08-11

Udong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeridan Street starts across from the old Haeundae Station and was named after the trendy Gyeongnidan Street in Seoul. The narrow street is lined with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a hot place among visitors to Haeundae.

KOLON SEACLOUD HOTEL (코오롱 씨클라우드 호텔)

545.8M    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.

Busan Haeundae Market (부산 해운대시장)

548.5M    2025-10-23

22-1 Gunam-ro 41beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-3001

Busan Haeundae Market is a popular market most often visited during vacation seasons due to the fact that it is conveniently located near Haeundae Beach. There are many things to see and buy as well as much to eat as the market offers a wide range of products for sale. Fresh vegetables, meat and seafood are available at low prices as well.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Strong Girl Nam-soon”
Nam-soon and her Mongolian mother explored Haeundae Market, often known as “Sea Eel Alley,” where the smell of grilled sea eel fills the air at every corner. With fresh seafood to taste and the beach just a short walk away, this bustling market radiates vibrant energy year-round.