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National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

5.1Km    2023-01-10

45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-309-1900

The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children's exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.

Taejongdae Spa (태종대온천찜질방)

5.1Km    2023-08-14

808 , Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan


Taejongdae Spa is located by the scenic Taejongdae Park. The nearby Yeongdo Island and Bongnaesan Mountain offer a beautiful view of the ocean and the mountains. The spa facility has hot springs and sauna facilities that offer therapeutic effects along with a fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment and a supervising trainer.


Beach Motel (비치모텔)

Beach Motel (비치모텔)

5.2Km    2025-04-18

10-9 , Harihaean-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-3331, +82-10-2951-7230

The Beach Motel stands on the beach about 8 km from Busan Station. Aside from the five family rooms, all rooms have a sea view. Bread, coffee, and eggs are provided for breakfast, while water and coffee are always available in the first floor lobby. There is a coffee pot in each room, plus bottled water and a microwave on every floor, so guests can prepare a simple meal. A laundry service is provided. From this location Busan Harbor Bridge gets you to Haeundae, while other nearby tourist attractions include Igidae Coastal Park, Songdo Beach, and Sinseondae Cliff.

Sarangbang (사랑방)

Sarangbang (사랑방)

5.3Km    2024-12-27

816 Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Sarangbang is a grilled seafood restaurant located in Taejongdae. The upstairs has an outdoor seating designed like a food stall. The restaurant also has a three-tiered fish tank on display inside with clams, abalones, and shells, so visitors can see how fresh they are. Various seafood such as clams, scallops, and shrimps are served on a three-tier tray. The ingredients are well prepared and served with instructions on how to eat them. If eating the seafood is not enough, visitors can opt to order Sandeomi Seafood Ramyeon.

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

5.7Km    2024-02-26

1-4 Dangni-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

The 496-meter-tall Seunghaksan Mountain, named for its terrain's striking resemblance to a flying crane due to its steepness, offers five hiking trails. The mountain features diverse attractions including a silver grass habitat, a forest park, a cypress forest, and a cedar meditation and healing forest. Additionally, it boasts a weather station, a mineral spring, sports facilities, and an observatory. The silver grass at the summit, renowned for its beauty, becomes a major highlight during autumn, drawing numerous hikers.

Taejongdae Cliffed Coast [National Geopark] (태종대 (부산 국가지질공원))

5.8Km    2024-04-26

24 Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Taejongdae Cliffed Coast was formed by many layers of rock being forced together beneath a lake during the Cretaceous period, and then worn away over time by the sea. The coast features many geological formations, including sea caves and uniquely shaped rocks. Visitors can enjoy walking on the forested paths, or take the train course to easily access Taejongdae Observatory and Yeongdo Coastal Culture Space.

Marine Adventure Park (마린어드벤처파크)

Marine Adventure Park (마린어드벤처파크)

6.0Km    2025-01-06

727 Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Marine Adventure Park is a park where visitors can enjoy thrilling marine sports on the blue sea of Busan. The jet boat, which sails the sea with 440 horsepower, is famous for its exhilarating speed and 360-degree turns. Moreover, round boats driven by jet skis and marble boats for four people constantly turn and shake the passengers off balance. Visitors can also enjoy SUP yoga on a stand-up paddle board on the sea. Packages consisting of two or three activities are cheaper than regular prices.

Dadaepo Beach (다대포해수욕장)

6.0Km    2025-12-16

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-220-4914

Dadaepo Beach is made from sands deposited by the Nakdonggang River. It features shallow water and a wide sand beach suitable for children. Water activities can be enjoyed at the beach such as paddleboarding, kiteboarding and more. More visitors have been attracted after the addition of a coastal park and walking paths. At the entrance of the beach, there is a grand plaza with a large-scale musical floor fountain. Visitors can enjoy the musical fountain from late-April to October.

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The K-Drama "My Youth," starring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee, features a scene where Sung Je-yeon and Sunwoo Hae walk along the beach at sunset, and Je-yeon confesses her love to Sunwoo. Dadaepo Beach provides the stage for that dramatic scene, where the red sky meets the gentle waves to create a truly memorable moment.

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams (다대포 꿈의 낙조분수)

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams (다대포 꿈의 낙조분수)

6.0Km    2025-08-07

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan

Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams is a musical fountain near Dadaepo Beach where water jets are synchronized with music and lighting. Covering an area of 2,519 square meters, it reaches a maximum water x_height of 55 meters and can produce various shapes such as wings of a crane, rainbow, sunflower, and mist. It presents over 60 songs ranging from popular, pop to classical genres, accompanied by the fountain's performance. The fountain operates from April to October annually.

Bibliotheca Busan (2025 부산바다도서관)

Bibliotheca Busan (2025 부산바다도서관)

6.0Km    2025-10-23

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-745-7284

Bibliotheca Busan, set against the stunning backdrop of the Busan Sea, is an outdoor festival that blends books, culture, and art. Visitors can enjoy reading as well as cultural programs organized in collaboration with public libraries, bookstores, publishers, and cultural institutions in Busan.