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Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

12.9Km    2021-12-17

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

13.0Km    2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Moontan Road (문탠로드)

Moontan Road (문탠로드)

13.0Km    2021-07-02

120, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Located on the Dalmaji-gil Road, Moontan Road is a walking trail with a meaning of easy stroll under the moonlight. With five different walking courses, it takes approximately 1 to 2 hours. Visitors can enjoy other amenities including an observatory, sports park, Dalmaji Eoul Madang, Haewoljeong Pavillion and more.

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

13.1Km    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.

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

13.1Km    2025-07-02

167 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, which opened on September 17, 2017, is located in the middle of the closed railroad of the Donghae Nambu Line from Mipo to Songjeong. It is 20 meters high from the sea level, 72.5 meters long toward the sea, and 3 to 11.5 meters wide. A half-moon-shaped transparent floor is installed at the end of the observatory, allowing visitors to feel the thrill of walking on the sea. From right in front of the observatory to the marine lighthouse, visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of Cheongsapo and as well as the view of sunrise and sunset while looking at Daritdol, which refers to five neatly lined up reefs.

[Source: Haeundae-gu Office Cultural Tourism]

Haeundae Blueline Park (해운대 블루라인파크)

Haeundae Blueline Park (해운대 블루라인파크)

13.2Km    2025-10-23

116 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Blueline Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the former railroad facilities of the Donghae Nambu Line, a 4.8-kilometer-long stretch from Haeundae’s Mipo to Cheongsapo to Songjeong. It forms a part of the new core of the Haeundae Tourism Special Zone, an international tourist region in Busan that operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along Haeundae’s spectacular coastal scenery.
Haeundae Blueline Park consists of Haeundae Beach Train, a sightseeing train that serves as both a transportation option and a tourist train that runs round-trip from Mipo to Songjeong via Cheongsapo along the beautiful coastal scenery of East Busan; and Haeundae Sky Capsule, a romantic four-seater automatic capsule train that runs a 2-kilometer rail from 7 to 10 meters above sea level, along the coast from Mipo to Cheongsapo.

Dalmaji Road (해운대 달맞이길)

Dalmaji Road (해운대 달맞이길)

13.2Km    2024-03-06

190, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Dalmaji Road refers to the pass that connects Haeundae Beach with Songjeong Beach over Wausan Mountain. It is an 8 km-long coastal road lined with cherry and pine trees, offering a beautiful coast view and a perfect place for seaside drives. The summit of the pass has the Dalmaji Hill and the Haewoljeong Pavilion, which overlook the view of the Cheongsa Port and the sea. The road also has many cafés, restaurants, and galleries. The "moonrise at the Dalmaji Road" is not to be missed.

Cheongsapo Port (청사포)

Cheongsapo Port (청사포)

13.3Km    2023-02-23

Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Cheongsapo Port is located on the right side near the end of Dalmaji Hill in the direction of Songjeong in Haeundae. Along with Gudeokpo Port and Mipo Port, Cheongsapo Port is among the three ports lined against the coastal shore between Haeundae and Songjeong. Cheongsapo Port is famous as a place to view beautiful sunrises and where quality seaweed can be found. The rocks scattered along the port's shore are crowded with fishers. Railroad tracks that run along the shoreline make the area even more special, known to be one of the only two railroad tracks in Korea to be situated near the sea. The area around the port gained popularity after appearing in a movie, and many restaurants have opened up, selling the freshest seafood.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

13.5Km    2022-04-06

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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. 

Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center (서면지하도상가)

13.5Km    2024-12-02

737 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

If you walk through the busy area of Seomyeon in Busan, it's easy to see that this underground shopping area has a greater number of clothing and accessory shops than other places. Starting with its statue of Oryukdo Islands, one of the symbols of Busan, Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center is a great place to find various brands at more affordable prices.