Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

14.0Km 2021-03-05

Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

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.

Kasina - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카시나 해운대)

14.1Km 2024-04-19

#203, 257, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

14.1Km 2024-10-15

49, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-747-9900

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)

14.1Km 2025-10-23

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

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)

14.1Km 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.

Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

14.1Km 2021-06-09

175, Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-4944

Opened on June 10, 1994, the Busan Marine Natural History Museum is the first and largest museum of its kind in Korea. The museum features some 25,000 marine specimens from over 100 countries around the world, including rare living species and those native to Korea. The museum opened a second exhibition hall in April 2003, and launched the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum on February 23, 2007.

Hurshimchung (허심청)

14.1Km 2024-07-05

23 Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-2200

Hurshimchung is a large-scale hot spring facility using natural hot spring water and lit by natural lighting through the ceiling. Known for its magnesium-rich hot spring water, it is believed to be beneficial for conditions such as neuralgia, cut wounds, back pain, and muscle aches. The facility includes large hot spring baths, saunas, restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, and massage shops. The hot spring baths feature various event baths using natural bathing ingredients and medicinal herb depending on the season. There are also various types of saunas, including charcoal sauna and red clay sauna.

Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

14.1Km 2024-12-13

620 , Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-969-5016

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.

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

14.2Km 2024-05-23

266 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-1700

The Busan Aquarium takes visitors into the exciting world of life under the sea. The aquarium covers an area of 36,000 ㎡ and is spread over 3 underground levels and one above-ground level with different sections divided into special themes. The underwater tunnel experience resembles a walk along the ocean floor with various sea creatures swimming above, serving as a popular attraction within the aquarium. The aquarium is home to over 250 different species of fish, algae, reptiles, and amphibians, including large sharks, turtles, seahorses, and more, for a total of over 10,000 sea creatures.

Haeridan Street (해리단길)

14.2Km 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.

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