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Seven Beach Earthing Challenge - Gwangalli (맨발걷기 좋은 도시 부산 세븐비치 어싱 챌린지 <2>광안리)

4.7 Km 0 2024-06-25

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-461-4298

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge is a walking campaign sponsored by Busan Ilbo to promote Busan as a good city to walk barefoot and the well-being of Busan citizens. The compaign consists of walking along the seven beaches of Busan, hence the campaign name. Gwangalli Beach is the second venue among the seven beaches, where participants walk along the shoreline barefoot. Gwangalli barefoot course is a 2-kilometer route that departs from the beachfront by Gwangwanhaebyeon Park in the direction of Namcheonhaebyeon Park then turns back at SUP Zone to return to the departure point. Seven Beach Earthing Challenge spans two years from 2024 to 2025. 2024 events consists of walking at Haeundae Beach in April, Gwangalli Beach in June, Dadaepo Beach in September, and Songjeong Beach in November; 2025 events takes place at Songdo Beach, Ilgwang Beach, and Imnang Beach.

Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

4.7 Km 205028 2023-01-09

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-622-4251

Located to the west of Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long and 25~110 meters wide, and is famous for its fine sand. The area underwent a water purification process, which led the ecosystem to flourish in the nearby river waters. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with delicious restaurants and romantic cafes, as well as stores selling famous fashion brands. The area has plenty to offer, but many people come in the evening to take in the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, stretching across the horizon.

Canceled: Busan Fireworks Festival (부산 불꽃축제)

4.7 Km 104756 2023-10-26

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-713-5000

Busan Fireworks Festival takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. The festival’s diverse programs of cultural events, high-tech laser light shows, and myriad of unique and colorful fireworks make this one of the area’s most popular festivals, drawing crowds of over 1 million visitors each year. Although most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the festivities, nearby Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Dongbaekseom Island, and Igidae Coastal Park also offer great views of the fireworks.

Haebyeonjipbul Gomjangeo (해변짚불곰장어)

4.7 Km 13229 2019-11-19

11, Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-4539

Haebyeonjipbul Gomjangeo is located close to Gijang Gongsu Village and offers a menu of varied sea eel dishes and blowfish stew.

Homers Hotel (호메르스호텔)

4.7 Km 13745 2021-06-30

217, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-750-8000

Homers Hotel sits along the beach at the end of beautiful Gwangandaegyo Bridge, offering not only a cool coastal breeze, but also a picturesque view of the city skyline. As a boutique hotel, Homers is the picture of comfort and luxury. Most rooms in the 20-story building have an ocean view and offer room service 24/7. Facilities include restaurants, a sky lounge, a wedding hall, a banquet room, a fitness club, and a large parking lot that stretches from B1 to B4. Nearby tourist attractions include Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach, an aquarium, and dried fish market.

Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip (원조짚불곰장어 기장외가집)

4.7 Km 13093 2024-03-15

5-1 Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-7098

Located in Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip specializes in jipbul gomjangeo (straw-roasted hagfish). The use of straw imparts a distinct nutty flavor to the eel, making it a favorite among diners. Gijang Oegajib served as the pioneer, leading to the establishment of a cluster of sea eel restaurants in the Gongsu Village. The restaurant offers various dishes such as yangnyeom gomjangeo (grilled marinated hagfish), sogeum gui (grilled salted sea eel), gomjangeo maeuntang (spicy sea eel stew).

The Park Guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 더파크 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.7 Km 596 2019-12-10

4 FL, 151, Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
010-5822-3755

The Park Guesthouse is a homestay located in Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu, Busan. The living room and kitchen are just like those of an ordinary home, and guests are free to use all the basic facilities including washing machine. The guesthouse has guests from all over the world, particularly because of the affordable rates. There is a bathroom in each of the rooms and a shared bathroom in the living room. All the cookware in the kitchen can be used for free for the guests to cook their own food. The guesthouse is located about 200m from Gwangalli Beach and is very close to famous fish restaurants and street stalls in Millak-dong.

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

4.8 Km 33448 2023-04-18

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-610-4062

Gwangalli Eobang Festival is a spirited celebration of traditional fishing culture from the Joseon dynasty. Visitors can experience traveling back in time to the folk village where exhibitions and programs are offered. A parade, musicals, and various hands-on programs are also available.

Utopia Tourist Hotel (유토피아관광호텔)

4.9 Km 12671 2021-04-02

133, Muhak-ro 9beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-757-1100

Located between Busan's famous Haeundae and Gwanganli beaches, Utopia Tourist Hotel is an ideal accommodation for beach-goers. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Suyeong Rotary, the traffic hub of Busan, to visit nearby attractions such as Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO), Trade Exhibition Center and the yacht racing site, or other tourist sites in the city. The hotel has various facilities to provide comfort to visitors during their stay.

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

4.9 Km 7661 2019-12-16

8, Gwangnam-ro 120beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-751-7658

Located in Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Halmae (meaning "grandmother" in Busan dialect) Jaecheopguk has a long history of selling jaecheopguk (clear shellfish soup) made with jaecheop, or shellfish, caught from the nearby Gupo area to people who sought refuge in Busan during the Korean War.

Each bowl of cool tasting broth has abundant amounts of jaecheop. Jaecheop has long been widely used as an ingredient to help in relieving hangover symptoms.

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