Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

547.7M 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.

E-Mart - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 해운대)

553.5M 2024-04-22

511, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Olive Young - Haeundae Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 해운대중동)

563.1M 2024-04-18

505, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

576.1M 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.

Haeundae Green Railway (Mipo-Songjeong) (해운대 그린레일웨이 (미포~송정 구간))

598.9M 2024-10-10

11 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

It is an urban promenade that walks along the coastline using the site of the abandoned Donghae Nambu Line. Among them, the Mipo-Songjeong section is 4.8 km-long, and you can walk in both directions along the beautiful coastal scenery. It is a nationwide photo spot and trekking place where you can see different attractions at a glance. Representative tourist attractions within the trail section include the Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, which opened in 2017, and the Sea Sound Gallery, which opened in January 2022. This is the section where the core facilities of the special tourist zone are concentrated. - Major tourist spots within the Green Railway section: Haeundae Beach, Mipo Port, Dalmaji Tunnel, Sea Sound Gallery, Cheongsapo (Daritdol Observatory), Gudeokpo, Songjeong Beach - Haeundae Beach Train, Sky Capsule Service Section: (Main Stations) Mipo Station, Cheongsapo Station, Songjeong Station.

Saeachim Matjip (새아침맛집)

608.2M 2020-01-09

28, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-4053

With over 20 years in operation, Saeachim Matjip first gained popularity as its outstanding taste was covered in the media. It serves raw fish fresh off the boat and is particularly famous to Japanese visitors. Also, it was among restaurants recommended in the 88 Seoul Olympics.

Halmae Bokguk (할매복국)

610.9M 2024-12-27

1, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-2789

This pufferfish specialty restaurant was established in 1986. The restaurant is renowned for its bokguk or bokjiri. Its clean broth and generous serving of pufferfish fillets enhance the flavor. The collagen jelly made from pufferfish skin is also considered a delicacy.

CheongKwanJang - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 중동)

635.2M 2024-04-18

506, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

661.3M 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.

Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡)

666.8M 2023-12-22

38, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

This dessert shop is located near Mipo Station and Haeundae Blueline Park at the end of Haeundae Beach. It serves gelato ice cream wrapped in a thin skin of sweet rice cake, and its appearance resembles steamed buns or sweet rice cake with red bean filling. The signature menu here is roasted pistachio. Customers can pick their favorite filling, from roasted pistachio to other fillings like Jeju green tea and coffee-cinnamon cookies. The cake is served on a small wooden plate, so it is perfect for posting on social media feeds. However, due to the immense popularity, the store sets a limit on how many one can buy and subject to early closure when they run out ingredients. The store doesn’t have any seating tables and usually have a long waiting line so visitors are advised to visit early.

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