Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

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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.

Haeundae Sand Festival (해운대 모래축제)

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U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-749-4062

Haeundae Sand Festival takes place at Busan’s beautiful Haeundae Beach, an extremely popular summer vacation spot. The festival is the only sand-related eco-festival in Korea, and features beautiful sand and exciting programs for all visitors to enjoy.

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

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264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

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

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

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

177.35506497666282m 0 2023-04-10

#202, 257, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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UH Suites Harbor Town [Korea Quality]유에이치 스위트 하버타운[한국관광 품질인증]

177.35506497666282m 0 2023-05-23

257 , Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-0600

UH Suites Harbor Town is right on Haeundae Beach in Busan. This hotel has a unique atmosphere in harmony with the famous buzz of the Haeundae area and has basic cooking facilities. The hotel is close to restaurants, shops and stations; the airport is a 50-minute drive away.

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

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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 total of over 10,000 sea creatures.

Shilla Stay - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신라스테이(해운대신라스테이))

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46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

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49, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-747-9900

Ilpum Hanwoo is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach serving hanu galbi (grilled Korean galbi). Its signature dish, sanggang kkotgalbi (grilled whole boneless galbi), is a choice cut sourced from top-grade hanu (Korean beef). It is offered in limited quantities. Other hanu gui (grilled Korean beef) menus all feature premium plum-fed beef for rich flavor and tender texture.

UH Suite Landscape 11-13th Floor [Korea Quality]유에이치스위트 렌드스케이프 11-13층[한국관광 품질인증]

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271, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-0600

UH Suite Landscape 11-13th Floor is right on Haeundae Beach in Busan. This hotel has a unique atmosphere in harmony with the famous buzz of the Haeundae area. The hotel is close to restaurants, shops, and stations; the airport is a 50-minute drive away.

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