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UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

3.4Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

3.4Km    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.

Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

3.6Km    2024-12-13

620 , Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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.  

Haeridan Street (해리단길)

3.6Km    2025-08-11

Udong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeridan Street starts across from the old Haeundae Station and was named after the trendy Gyeongnidan Street in Seoul. The narrow street is lined with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a hot place among visitors to Haeundae.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

3.6Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

3.6Km    2024-10-15

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

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. 

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

3.6Km    2025-10-23

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series "Strong Girl Nam-soon"
Here, Nam-soon and her Mongolian mother shared a joyful moment creating the word “바다” (sea) with seashells on the sandy beach and taking pictures together.

Haeundae Tourist Information Center (해운대관광안내소)

3.6Km    2025-03-15

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Tourist Information Center, located next to the Busan Aquarium, provides information about tourist attractions and programs. Visitors can obtain leaflets, travel maps, and guidebooks to make their trip more convenient. Right next to the Information Center is the Haeundae Souvenir Shop, where visitors can purchase a variety of Haeundae-themed souvenirs, such as camellia tote bags, mugs, magnets, and accessories.

Peace Park (평화공원)

3.7Km    2021-09-17

10, Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan

Peace Park is the representative citizen's rest area in Busan, filled with over 30,000 camellia and pine trees. A fountain in the middle of the park provides a fun water playground for children, and a popular date spot with beautiful lights at night.

Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

3.8Km    2024-12-10

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station.  Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren't a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.