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Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

2.6Km    2025-07-04

67 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4072

Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach. Although the years of sedimentation have connected the island to the mainland, Dongbaekseom was originally an island and is still referred to as one.

Dongbaekseom Island is easy to navigate thanks to the walking path that is built around it. The island has several attractions, including the monument inscribed with a poem of scholar Choi Chi-won, the mermaid statue based on the legend of Princess Hwagok, and the Nurimaru APEC House. It also offers fantastic views of the Busan shoreline towards Mipo, Dalmaji Hill, Gwangangdaegyo Bridge, and Oryukdo Island. As the name suggests, camellias burst into bloom everywhere on the island from winter to spring.

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

2.6Km    2021-12-17

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4491

Located near the south end of Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island was designated as a park in September 1, 1966. The island is full of dongbaek and pine trees and is connected to the main land by a bridge. The island also has a popular walking trail as well as badminton court, benches and restrooms.

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

2.6Km    2022-07-13

67, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-7000

The Westin Josun Busan was first established in 1978 and was one of the accommodations of choice for those attending the 2005 APEC Summit, living up to its reputation as one of Busan’s best business hotels. The Westin Josun Busan is located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island and is only 40 minutes away from Gimhae Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Busan. Nearby attractions include the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Aquarium, Suyeongman Yachting Waters, Jangsan Mountain hiking trails, Yonggungsa Temple, and Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

2.6Km    2025-04-15

203 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-0077

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Busan 66, also called Gwangan-daero) stretches over 7.4 kilometers from Namcheon-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan to Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons. The bridge offers a majesty beauty when combined with nearby attractions during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night, attracting many residents and tourists.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

2.7Km    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. 

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

2.7Km    2025-01-20

116 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Located on Dongbaekseom Island, an island of camellia trees, Nurimaru APEC House was the venue for the 2005 APEC Summit. Since then, it has been used as a memorial hall and a conference center. This three-story building is a contemporary recreation of a traditional Korean pavilion. The roof is inspired by the slope of Dongbaekseom Island, while the interior design features visual representations of traditional Korean culture. The terrace provides a great view of the Oryukdo Islets, Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and Dalmaji Hill. Visitors to Nurimaru APEC House can enjoy both the beauty of nature and the contemporary design of the building.

Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

2.7Km    2024-12-13

620 , Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-969-5016

Felix by STX is a lifestyle hotel in Haeundae, Busan, operated by STX Service. It is connected to Exit 5 of Haeundae Subway Station, so it offers excellent accessibility and convenient transportation. The rooms are divided into studios and suites of various sizes. Every room includes amenities such as a kitchen for cooking, a table, a work desk, and a washing machine to ensure a comfortable stay for both business travelers and leisure travelers.  

Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute (부산광역시 금련산청소년수련원)

Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute (부산광역시 금련산청소년수련원)

2.8Km    2020-08-19

156, Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0709

Located on Geumnyeonsan Mountain in the heart of Busan, Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute is a youth center managed directly by Busan Metropolitan City. Surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape, the institute also functions as a place to relax for the general public. Its main facilities include a youth campground, dormitories, an astronomical observatory, auditorium, and fitness center. There is also a promenade and a wisteria-lined path, so the institute is a place of both learning and relaxation.