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Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)

2.2Km    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)

Dongbaekseom Island (동백공원)

2.2Km    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.

Davich Optical - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 해운대)

Davich Optical - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 해운대)

2.2Km    2024-04-18

11-1, Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui Haeundae(맛찬들왕소금구이 해운대)

Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui Haeundae(맛찬들왕소금구이 해운대)

2.2Km    2020-12-29

46 Haeun-daero 608beon-gil Haeundae-gu Busan
+82-51-742-0106

You can enjoy the best meat aged for 14 days. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haeundae-gu, Busan. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

2.3Km    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. 

The Park Guesthouse (더파크 게스트하우스(The Park Guesthouse))

The Park Guesthouse (더파크 게스트하우스(The Park Guesthouse))

2.3Km    2024-12-22

151 , Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-10-5822-3755

The Park Guesthouse is an affordable homestay in ​​the Gwangalli Beach area of downtown Busan, where guests will meet tourists from many other countries. Accomodation consists of bedrooms with toilets plus a large shared living room with kitchen, bathroom. and laundry facilities. The kitchen is adequate for basic cooking. The guesthouse is not far from Gwangan subway station, and Gwangalli Seafood, Busan Millak Sashimi Restaurant Street, and Pojangmacha Street are all close by.

Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

2.3Km    2022-01-03

225, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Korea
+82-51-790-2300

Hotel Aqua Palace is a cozy and comfortable hotel with a great night view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and beautiful Gwangalli Beach.

Run in connection with the hotel is Aqua Palace, Korea’s only seaside water park. Main attractions include a 90 meter slide, a wave pool, and various bade pools (warm water massage pools) that are filled with water drawn from 816 meters underground. Since the park is indoors, guests can enjoy these and other water facilities all year round.

The hotel is equipped with various jjimjil-bang facilities, a golf center, and guestrooms ranging from deluxe and family rooms to executive and suites with stunning views and a sophisticated interior design.

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC하우스)

2.3Km    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.

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

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

2.3Km    2024-04-19

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

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UH Suites Harbor Town [Korea Quality]유에이치스위트 하버타운[한국관광 품질인증]

UH Suites Harbor Town [Korea Quality]유에이치스위트 하버타운[한국관광 품질인증]

2.3Km    2024-08-13

부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 257 (우동)
+82-51-742-0600

UH Suites Harbor Town is right on Haeundae Beach in Busan. This hotel has a unique atmosphere in harmony with the famous buzz of the Haeundae area and has basic cooking facilities. The hotel is close to restaurants, shops and stations; the airport is a 50-minute drive away.