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Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

3.3Km    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.

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

3.3Km    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)

3.3Km    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.

Wata Plus [Tax Refund Shop] (와타플러스 해운대)

3.4Km    2024-04-23

#105, 9, Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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

3.4Km    2024-04-18

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

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SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

3.4Km    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.

Olive Young - Haeundae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 해운대)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

42, Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Sunset Hotel [Korea Quality] / 선셋호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.4Km    2024-06-26

46 , Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-730-9900

Located in Haeundae, Busan, Sunset Business Hotel opened in 2008, and offers luxurious rooms categorized as either ‘modern’, ‘cozy’, or ‘classic’, Customer service is good. Room balconies look out onto Haeundae Beach, and in room bathtubs you can lie back and see both sea and sky!

Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

3.5Km    2024-12-10

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station.  Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren't a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.

Lavi de Atlan Hotel2 (라비드아틀란호텔2)

3.5Km    2024-12-22

37 , Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-742-0700

Lavi de Atlan 2 is a 32-story hotel in Haeundae, Busan. Guests in the Superior and Deluxe rooms have a view of Haeundae’s vibrant skyline, while those in the Ocean or Corner Deluxe rooms have views of the sea from their balcony. The sky lounge and rooftop lounge offer more sea views. The hotel provides a rental service for cribs, wheelchairs, umbrellas, and multi-adapters. The location is convenient for touring nearby Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill, and the Aquarium.