Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)
  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)
  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)
  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)
  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)
  • Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

Explanation

Haeundae Beach in Busan is famous both in Korea and abroad. Not only is it popular as the largest summer vacation spot, but it also attracts people even in spring, autumn and winter for its variety of festivals and events, such as the Busan International Film Festival, the International Yacht Race and the Haeundae Sunrise Festival. These festivals help keep Haeundae busy as a popular tourist site all year round.

With Haeundae Beach at its center, Haeundae Special Tourist Zone offers diverse marine leisure activities and fresh seafood. The zone has transformed itself from a typical vacation spot into a destination where one can stay long-term while enjoying leisure activities and cultural events. Today, the zone attracts an increasing number of tourists from around the globe.

The zone not only has natural resources, such as Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill and sea water hot springs, but also a convention center and IT complex. Well-equipped with cultural facilities, including movie sets, art galleries and aquariums, it is a qualified destination for MICE (Meeting, Incentive tour, Convention and Exhibition) tourists.

The coastal drive course is another way to enjoy Haeundae Beach. Moontan Road, offering a grand night view and various walking trails, including Galmaet-gil lying along the coastline, should not be missed as well.

The skyline at Haeundae underwent a dramatic change with the advent of Centum City. At night, the city skyline that is brilliantly illuminated by the high-end residential/commercial buildings captivates travelers. Inside Centum City are luxury apartments and a grand shopping complex, including a department store and a retail outlet.

* Current State of Haeundae Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Jung, Songjeong, Jaesong and U-dong (Centum City), Haeundae-gu, Busan
2) Area: 6,225,000 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Haeundae and Songjeong Beach, Dongbaek Island, Oryukdo Island, Centum City, Aquarium, Haeundae Hot Springs, etc.

Inquiry

+82-51-749-5700

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-749-5700

Parking facilities : 134 parking facilities are available at the department store, retail outlet and Haeundae Beach.

More information

Available Facilities
Interpretation center, resort condominiums, family hotel, tourist hotel, tourist restaurant, souvenir shop, nightlife restaurant exclusively for foreigners, etc.

Restrooms
Available in the department store and the retail outlet inside Centum City and 17 public restrooms at Haeundae Beach are available.

Interpretation Services Offered
Interpretation centers provide interpretation service in English, Chinese and Japanese and multilingual travel handbooks. Staff at the department store in Centum City can speak simple English, Chinese or Japanese.

Location

Haeundae-gu, Busan

Directions
Baekdohaebyeon Beach (백도해변)

Baekdohaebyeon Beach (백도해변)

2024-09-27

78 Baekdohaebyeon-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Baekdo Beach is a quiet, white sandy beach located north of Sokcho. The area around the beach features splendid natural landscapes including unique rock formations and lush forests of pine trees. The beach is in a crescent shape, with a red lighthouse standing on the righthand point. The shallow and clean waters make this popular among families.

Arario Sculpture Plaza (아라리오 조각광장)

Arario Sculpture Plaza (아라리오 조각광장)

2024-09-04

43 Mannam-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Arario Sculpture Plaza is visited by over 70,000 people a day, being located outside the Arario Gallery Cheonan, between Cheonan Bus Terminal and Shinsegae Department Store. The plaza is decorated minimally, with just stone benches to enjoy the 30 works of art installed.

Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬)

Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬)

2024-08-29

Gangcheon-ri, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gancheonseom Island, located within the Namhangang River, is famous for its beautiful nature, featuring blooming magnolias in spring and golden ginkgo tree foliage in fall. While not originally an island, the land here was often separated due to flooding during the rainy season in the past. To manage this, a channel was dug where flooding often happened. The island centers on a large grassy field, with various natural walking trails around this, as well as the Yeoju Healing Center. The field is a popular picnic spot for locals, although cooking and camping are prohibited. 

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

2024-08-28

Manggyeong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park was created to display the history and culture of the Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress through lanterns, the focal point of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival. The rooftop rest area offers amazing views of the Namgang River, as well as a variety of Rose of Sharon species, the national flower of Korea.

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

Jinyangho Park (진양호 공원 (진양호 전망대, 동물원))

2024-08-28

96-6 Namgang-ro 1beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinyangho Park is situated around Jinyangho Lake, the only manmade lake in Gyeongsangnam-do. The park is complete with a range of facilities and amenities, including a zoo that is home to tigers, lions, bears, eagles, giraffes, and many more animals. Another popular attraction within the park is the observatory, a modern three-story building that offers views of the surrounding landscape. The park has been used as a filming site, and is a common date location for locals.

Yeoju Godalsa Temple Site (여주 고달사지)

Yeoju Godalsa Temple Site (여주 고달사지)

2024-08-22

Sanggyo-ri, Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Godalsa Temple Site, at the foot of Hyemoksan Mountain, shows the remnants of a temple that was built in AD 764. The temple rose to prominence in the Goryeo period, but was destroyed at some point, although the timing and reason is unknown. While the temple grounds are no longer at their peak of glory, they do still hold a national treasure, four treasures, and one tangible cultural heritage, making it an important site. 

Old House of Chang Ucchin (장욱진고택)

2024-09-19

119-8 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Old House of Chang Ucchin was the home of the famous Korean artist, one of the first to paint in the Western style in Korea. Chang created many works of art while living here from 1986 until his death. The house was registered as a National Cultural Heritage in 2008, and features a traditional house built over 120 years ago, as well as a Western-style building added on later, based on his 1953 painting "Scene with a Car." Visitors can see the red brick walls, black roof, and main entrance flanked by windows just like in the painting. The small hanok building is built in a square shape, with an anchae (inner room) and sarangchang (guestroom/study). The annex building is now used as a traditional tea house and gift shop.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주도자세상)

2024-08-29

7 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Dojasesang is a multicomplex operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation that introduces ceramic designs through displays as well as sales in the nation's largest ceramic shopping mall. Another attractive feature of Yeoju Dojasesang is the craft studio, where artisians and visitors alike can create beautiful and unique works.

Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포))

2024-08-29

Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 ("sibi" in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot by Seongchisan Rest Area. Nearby attractions include Simcheon Wellbeing Recreational Forest and Yongdamho Lake.

Gangju Pond (강주연못)

2024-08-28

Yeha-ri, Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gangju Pond is the orgin of the current Jinjuseong Fortress. It is unknown when the pond was first built, but the trees that grow around the pond are 500-600 years old, attesting to its history. During summer, the pond is filled with lotus blossoms, and it is a popular picnic location for students. The area around the pond was designated as an ecolocial park in 2004, creating a space for locals to relax and learn about the environment. 

View more
© 2015 www.koreatriptips.com. All rights reserved.