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Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

3.7Km    2025-10-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan Fireworks Festival takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. The festival’s diverse programs of cultural events, high-tech laser light shows, and myriad of unique and colorful fireworks make this one of the area’s most popular festivals, drawing crowds of over 1 million visitors each year. Although most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the festivities, nearby Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Dongbaekseom Island, and Igidae Coastal Park also offer great views of the fireworks.

Fruiterie Forest (프루터리포레스트)

Fruiterie Forest (프루터리포레스트)

3.7Km    2024-03-28

491 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Fruiterie Forest is a fruit cafe located in the forest at the top of Dalmajigogae Hill, a rather unexpected location compared to the vibrant cityscape of Haeundae. The cafe's signature menu includes cold pressed fruit juice and sweet yet healthy fruit desserts. Pets are welcome within the cafe. Nearby attracaations include Haeundae Blue Line Park and Songjeong Beach.

The Park Guesthouse (더파크 게스트하우스(The Park Guesthouse))

The Park Guesthouse (더파크 게스트하우스(The Park Guesthouse))

3.7Km    2024-12-22

151 , Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-10-5822-3755

The Park Guesthouse is an affordable homestay in ​​the Gwangalli Beach area of downtown Busan, where guests will meet tourists from many other countries. Accomodation consists of bedrooms with toilets plus a large shared living room with kitchen, bathroom. and laundry facilities. The kitchen is adequate for basic cooking. The guesthouse is not far from Gwangan subway station, and Gwangalli Seafood, Busan Millak Sashimi Restaurant Street, and Pojangmacha Street are all close by.

Mer Et (메르엣)

3.7Km    2024-03-28

71 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Mer Et is a cafe located in Songjeong-dong with unobstructed views of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows. The cafe offers desserts baked fresh according to reservation and a range of premium teas steeped to order. Mer Et's signature menu is the afternoon tea set, available by reservation only, which offers many desserts that earned acclaim through international competitions.

Mangmidangil Street  (망미단길)

Mangmidangil Street (망미단길)

3.8Km    2025-11-17

Suyeong-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Mangmidangil Street referst to the main street that connects the cultural alleys in Suyeong-gu, Busan. The area  is home to a variety of cozy cafes, photo studios, book stores, indie stores, workshop spaces, and clothing stores, attracting many visitors. Nearby attractions include B-Con Ground, a cultural complex featuring various facilities, and Suyeong Sajeok Park, an ideal spot to unwind and explore local history.

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

3.8Km    2025-07-11

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors. 

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

Suyeong Sajeok Park (수영사적공원)

Suyeong Sajeok Park (수영사적공원)

4.1Km    2021-08-06

43, Suyeongseong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4372

Suyeong-gu of Busan is a historical district nestled between Geumnyeonsan Mountain and Gwangalli Beach. It was the site of the Gyeongsang Jwado Marine Headquarters during the Joseon dynasty. In fact, its name 'Suyeong' was derived from 'Sugunjeoldosayeong,' meaning 'marine headquarters.'

The Suyeong Sajeok Park was established in commemoration of the spirit of the Suyeong residents. It is designed to show their maritime lifestyle.

Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장)

Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장)

4.1Km    2024-11-11

62 Songjeonghaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5800

Songjeong Beach stretches for 1.2 kilometers with a x_width ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The white sandy beach is ideal for families with young children because of its shallow waters. The beach is very popular as a photography venue for pre-wedding photoshoots. The area around the beach offers many hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants. Jukdo Park is located north of the beach at the entrance to Songjeonghang Port. The white and red lighthouses of the harbor are a popular photo spot, as well as the view of the beach from Songiljeong Pavilion at the peak of Jukdo Park. The path leads through a grove of evergreens. Fishermen often line the breakwaters to the lighthouses.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

4.2Km    2022-04-06

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4951

Gwangalli SUP Zone is a space to make Gwangalli Beach the mecca of water sports. The peaceful waves of Gwangalli Beach makes it a perfect condition for people to ride Stand Up Paddleboard. After being designated as SUP Zone in 2020, the 400 meter area offers beach bar, beach bed, wind bed, SUP photo zone and more. In July and August, people who rent water leisure equipments can use reed parasol or beach bed for free. Visitors can also enjoy special experience using phone app "Real World" for an outdoor room escape. 

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

4.2Km    2024-07-24

222 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 54beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center is a large-scale water sports facility located at Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The center offers a wide range of water programs, such as jetboats, yachts, windsurfing, kayaks, and more with a focus on enjoying these activities safely.