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Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

16.2Km    2025-04-14

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-622-4251

Located to the west of Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long and 25~110 meters wide, and is famous for its fine sand. The area underwent a water purification process, which led the ecosystem to flourish in the nearby river waters. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with delicious restaurants and romantic cafes, as well as stores selling famous fashion brands. The area has plenty to offer, but many people come in the evening to take in the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, stretching across the horizon.

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

16.2Km    2024-10-16

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.

Busan APP WORLD TOUR (부산개최 APP WORLD TOUR 국제대회 이벤트)

16.2Km    2022-10-21

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6677-1499

APP World Tour is an international competition for developing various water sports. APP hosts the World Tour in large cities around the globe to raise the accessibility of SUP. In addition, they aim to provide contests for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy. APP World Tour has pro-amateur races to beginner-level races as well as SUP yoga and lessons for children making it enjoyable for participants and the audience. APP aims to have a positive influence through sports. As a part of this, they host environment conservation campaigns for cleaning the sea. 

Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show (광안리 M(Marvelous) 드론 라이트쇼)

16.2Km    2024-04-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4882

Every Saturday evening, hundreds of drones light up the night sky over Gwangalli in a range of fascinating formations through the Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show.

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik (정림한정식)

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik (정림한정식)

16.2Km    2024-03-05

31-3 Chungnyeol-daero 237beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-552-1211

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik is a specialty restaurant known for its Korean table d'hote, offering a delightful experience of savoring dishes with both the eyes and the palate. The seasonings are crafted from medicinal herbs, the sweetness from five-grain malt syrup, and the tanginess from vinegar made with persimmons or green plums. The pickled vegetables are matured for over three years with medicinal herb enzymes. The restaurant offers three types of Korean course meals, including pumpkin porridge, salad, kimchi, seaweed, acorn jelly, bulgogi, boiled pork slices, deep-fried mushrooms with sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried dishes, japchae, pan-fried battered lotus roots, and eggplant pancakes.

Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

16.2Km    2022-01-03

225, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Korea
+82-51-790-2300

Hotel Aqua Palace is a cozy and comfortable hotel with a great night view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and beautiful Gwangalli Beach.

Run in connection with the hotel is Aqua Palace, Korea’s only seaside water park. Main attractions include a 90 meter slide, a wave pool, and various bade pools (warm water massage pools) that are filled with water drawn from 816 meters underground. Since the park is indoors, guests can enjoy these and other water facilities all year round.

The hotel is equipped with various jjimjil-bang facilities, a golf center, and guestrooms ranging from deluxe and family rooms to executive and suites with stunning views and a sophisticated interior design.

Igidae Cliff [National Geopark] (이기대 (부산 국가지질공원))

16.2Km    2024-04-29

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6398

Igidae Cliff is a geological park located along the southern coast of Busan. Formed by volcanic activity dating back 80 million years to the Cretaceous period, the accumulated lava, volcanic ash, and other rocks have been eroded by waves, creating cliffs, caves, and other formations. Along the coastal trail leading to Oryukdo, visitors can appreciate various geological and topographical landscapes, including copper mines and pothole.

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

16.3Km    2024-10-18

2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (김해문화의전당)

16.3Km    2022-12-29

2060, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-320-1234

The Gimhae Arts and Sports Center is a performance hall for high-class performances. Maru Hall is a multi-purpose theater that also contains a moving orchestra shell with a sound reflection board for a smaller concert hall inside the theater. Nuri Hall is an experimental theater for performances in a variety of themes. The center also features the outdoor theater Aedureum Madang, Yunseul Art Gallery, Media Center, Sports Center, and Aram Learning Center, as well as a café and restaurants.

Olive Young - Gwangan Beach Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안비치)

Olive Young - Gwangan Beach Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안비치)

16.3Km    2024-04-17

#101, 235, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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