Haewol Observatory (해월전망대)

12.9Km 2025-08-06

Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Located in Haeundae-gu, Busan, Haewol Observatory offers stunning views of the East Sea and Haeundae Beach, especially at sunrise and sunset, attracting many visitors. Opened on July 27, 2024, the observatory stands 22 meters above sea level and extends 134 meters towards the ocean. It features a crescent-shaped tower and a circular plaza overlooking the ocean. Its proximity to Haeundae Beach makes it easily accessible.

Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

12.9Km 2025-07-04

67 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4072

Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach. Although the years of sedimentation have connected the island to the mainland, Dongbaekseom was originally an island and is still referred to as one.

Dongbaekseom Island is easy to navigate thanks to the walking path that is built around it. The island has several attractions, including the monument inscribed with a poem of scholar Choi Chi-won, the mermaid statue based on the legend of Princess Hwagok, and the Nurimaru APEC House. It also offers fantastic views of the Busan shoreline towards Mipo, Dalmaji Hill, Gwangangdaegyo Bridge, and Oryukdo Island. As the name suggests, camellias burst into bloom everywhere on the island from winter to spring.

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

12.9Km 2021-12-17

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4491

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 ()

13.0Km 2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-70-7543-5249

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.

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory (황련산 전망대)

13.0Km 2024-10-29

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

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, is in the center of Busan as it spans across four districts (Busanjin-gu, Yeonje-gu, Suyeong-gu, and Nam-gu) and is a popular driving course in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the road. The Hwangneyongsan Observatory also makes it a perfect place for a night tour. A city that lies below the mountains looks even more beautiful with the cozy lights that illuminate the observatory and the sparkling radio tower.

Moontan Road (문탠로드)

13.0Km 2021-07-02

120, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-502-7399

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.

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

13.1Km 2025-07-11

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

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)

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)

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.

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