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Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

14.5Km    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)

Canceled: Busan Fireworks Festival (부산 불꽃축제)

14.5Km    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.

Busan APP WORLD TOUR (부산개최 APP WORLD TOUR 국제대회 이벤트)

14.5Km    2022-10-21

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6677-1499

APP World Tour is an international competition for developing various water sports. APP hosts the World Tour in large cities around the globe to raise the accessibility of SUP. In addition, they aim to provide contests for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy. APP World Tour has pro-amateur races to beginner-level races as well as SUP yoga and lessons for children making it enjoyable for participants and the audience. APP aims to have a positive influence through sports. As a part of this, they host environment conservation campaigns for cleaning the sea. 

Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show (광안리 M(Marvelous) 드론 라이트쇼)

14.5Km    2024-04-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4882

Every Saturday evening, hundreds of drones light up the night sky over Gwangalli in a range of fascinating formations through the Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show.

Mega Mart - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메가마트 김해점)

Mega Mart - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메가마트 김해점)

14.5Km    2024-04-22

20, Gimhae-daero 2492beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

Hotel Aqua Palace (호텔 아쿠아펠리스)

14.5Km    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.

Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum (부산어촌민속관)

Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum (부산어촌민속관)

14.6Km    2022-12-29

128, Haksa-ro, Buk-gu, Busan
+82-51-363-3333

Opened on February 23, 2007 as a branch museum of Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum displays cultural artifacts and materials related to the tradition, history and folklore of Busan's fishing culture and development. Designed with the theme of "Fishing Village Trip from the River to the Sea," the exhibition halls are divided into Nakdonggang River Fishing Village Folk Hall and Busan Fishing Village Folk Hall.

Olive Young - Gwangan Beach Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안비치)

Olive Young - Gwangan Beach Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안비치)

14.6Km    2024-04-17

#101, 235, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Daedong Halmae Guksu ([백년가게]대동할매국수)

14.6Km    2024-02-23

8 Dongnam-ro 45beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Daedong Halmae Guksu, a well-known noodle restaurant in Gimhae, is famous for its signature dish, janchiguksu (banquet noodles). The restaurant serves naturally dried noodles paired with a flavorful broth made from anchovies sourced from the southern coast. Each table is equipped with chili peppers and seasoning sauce, allowing diners to customize their dish to their taste. In addition to janchiguksu, the menu also includes bibimguksu (spicy noodles) and yubuchobap (fried bean curd riceball).

Gimhae Lotte Water Park (김해 롯데워터파크)

Gimhae Lotte Water Park (김해 롯데워터파크)

14.7Km    2024-02-27

555 Jangyu-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gimhae Lotte Water Park is the largest water park in Korea, featuring a Polynesian theme with 17 types and 43 water attractions. It includes a giant volcano-shaped structure called Giant Volcano, along with indoor and outdoor water parks that can be enjoyed year-round, as well as Rapids River Zone and Torrent River Zone. Facilities include wave pool, lazy river pool, spa pool, swing slide, and more, making it a must-visit leisure destination in Busan.