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Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

599.1M    17877     2024-05-23

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.

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

627.0M    63688     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.

Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

631.8M    52840     2023-01-06

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.

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine (부산요트투어 3355마린)

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine (부산요트투어 3355마린)

655.5M    0     2024-01-05

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine allows visitors to enjoy freedom in the middle of the ocean aboard the yacht. The yacht cruises around the ocean waters facing Marine City, giving passengers an excellent view of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge from a distance. Daytime Public Tours run during the day, and the Sunset Night View Public Tour allows passengers to enjoy the sunset. The Sunset Night View Public Tour takes about an hour and includes fireworks, providing unforgettable memories.

Yacht Tale (요트탈래)

665.5M    0     2023-03-07

52 , Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

The beautiful sunset and night tours offer an amazing view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Marine City from the sea. Passengers can enjoy a luxurious yacht trip in the beautiful Haeundae Gwangalli Beach area. 

The Bay 101 (더베이101)

669.9M    52055     2024-05-23

52 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-726-8888

The Bay 101 is located in a culture and art complex in Haeundae area, attracting many visitors to the area thanks to the beautiful nightscape that it offers. It has become a top attraction for enjoying brunch or drinks and dinner at the cafes and restaurants located here, with terrace and rooftop views of the cityscape. A yachting program is also available for visitors looking to get closer to the water.

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

806.9M    22522     2022-07-13

67, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-7000

The Westin Josun Busan was first established in 1978 and was one of the accommodations of choice for those attending the 2005 APEC Summit, living up to its reputation as one of Busan’s best business hotels. The Westin Josun Busan is located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island and is only 40 minutes away from Gimhae Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Busan. Nearby attractions include the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Aquarium, Suyeongman Yachting Waters, Jangsan Mountain hiking trails, Yonggungsa Temple, and Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

820.8M    28464     2024-04-29

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-741-6440

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center is located between Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches and was built in 1986 as an international scale stadium, used during the ‘86 Asian Games and the ‘88 Seoul Olympics. It is able to anchor 448 yachts, and it has the proper natural environment for yachting so as to be the venue of various domestic and international yacht competitions, becoming a popular site for lovers of yachting and ocean sports.

Amenities include training facilities for yachting as well as windsurfing and submarines, as well as a large parking lot and commemorative monuments.

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

888.4M    0     2024-07-22

12 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 197beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Korea's one and only hotel for both pets and pet owners. The Petel Premium Suite opened in 2016 to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle with pets, offering facilites and services for guests on a business trip or a vacation with their pets. 

The Petel's guestrooms are carefully designed with the consideration of animals' behavioral traits, convenience, and safety. The guestrooms have non-slip floors to prevent joint injury of pets, stairways suited to pets, and a deodorant and disinfectant system. Depending on room availability, the hotel accepts large-sized dogs as long as they weigh 45 kg or less and under 70 cm in x_height, with the exception of legal guide dogs. Other amenities include a cafe louge that offers unique and healthy treats for pets and humans and a summertime swimming pool for dogs.

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

1.0Km    4744     2019-03-19

16, Haeun-daero 452beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0055

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists.

Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.