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Haeundae Sand Festival (해운대 모래축제)

Haeundae Sand Festival (해운대 모래축제)

731.9M    2022-05-13

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
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Haeundae Sand Festival takes place at Busan’s beautiful Haeundae Beach, an extremely popular summer vacation spot. The festival is the only sand-related eco-festival in Korea, and features beautiful sand and exciting programs for all visitors to enjoy.

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (SEA LIFE 부산아쿠아리움)

735.5M    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.

BENIKEA Marianne Hotel (베니키아 프리미어 마리안느호텔)

BENIKEA Marianne Hotel (베니키아 프리미어 마리안느호텔)

748.7M    2019-11-01

310, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-606-0600,0601

Located in Haeundae and opened in July 2014, BENIKEA Marianne Hotel is a business hotel consisting of 127 rooms for tourists and business visitors.

The hotel is close to Haeundae Beach so it offers a great view from guest rooms and the sky lounge, embracing the city and the sea. Freshly prepared rooms provide comfort and a 24-hour business center helps business customers with useful work-related facilities and service.

Busan International Dance Festival (부산국제무용제)

Busan International Dance Festival (부산국제무용제)

750.0M    2024-05-28

U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-868-7881~2

The Busan International Dance Festival (BIDF) is one of the largest dance festivals in Korea. Dancers taking the stage in Haeundae hail from all over the world. Visitors can be assured to experience an eclectic mix of dancing that showcases a variety of excellent dance styles: classical ballet, modern dance, and more.

Grand Josun Busan (그랜드 조선 부산)

Grand Josun Busan (그랜드 조선 부산)

750.7M    2022-06-08

292, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Grand Josun Busan, where Josun Hotel has accumulated and developed capabilities and experiences with customers for the past 100 years, provides a world-class hotel experience through exploration and innovation of the essence of the hospitality industry. Guests can experience the best comfort and maximum pleasure during their stay in the magnificent 17-meter-high atrium and the dazzling Haeundae Beach, nature, and color of the city. The unique dining of Aria, Palais De Chine, Lounge & Bar, and Josun Deli adds to the pleasure of gourmet food, and the three banquet halls on the 5th floor can be used for various purposes, such as VIP invitation events and weddings. There is also a kids room, where guests can feel a differentiated luxury in a design that considers children, and is designed with the theme of the sea, forest, and sky, stimulating the imagination and curiosity of children.

Ocean Spa Cimer (오션스파 씨메르)

Ocean Spa Cimer (오션스파 씨메르)

757.0M    2024-01-05

296 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Ocean Spa Cimer is famous for its scenery where the open sky meets the emerald sea, like its name, Cimer, which combines the French words "ciel" meaning sky, and "mer" meaning sea. Cimer’s seawater hot spring, along with the gentle sea breeze and the view over the horizon, offers a relaxing experience that allows one to forget all about their woes. Another secret to this attraction’s popularity is the several unique pools, such as two 40-degree hot pools, a lavender flower theme pool, and an infinity pool, leaving no time to be bored. It also has convenient facilities such as locker rooms, sunbeds, and a snack bar.

Korea Maritime Week (한국해사주간)

Korea Maritime Week (한국해사주간)

757.0M    2024-07-26

296 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-578-0223

The Korea Maritime Week is a comprehensive convention where experts in various maritime affairs can gather to discuss. The general public is free to attend the various events taking place.

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

The Petel Premium Suite (더펫텔프리미엄스위트)

779.9M    2024-07-22

12 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 197beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Korea's one and only hotel for both pets and pet owners. The Petel Premium Suite opened in 2016 to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle with pets, offering facilites and services for guests on a business trip or a vacation with their pets. 

The Petel's guestrooms are carefully designed with the consideration of animals' behavioral traits, convenience, and safety. The guestrooms have non-slip floors to prevent joint injury of pets, stairways suited to pets, and a deodorant and disinfectant system. Depending on room availability, the hotel accepts large-sized dogs as long as they weigh 45 kg or less and under 70 cm in x_height, with the exception of legal guide dogs. Other amenities include a cafe louge that offers unique and healthy treats for pets and humans and a summertime swimming pool for dogs.

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

781.2M    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 Amso Galbijip ( 해운대암소갈비집)

Haeundae Amso Galbijip ( 해운대암소갈비집)

798.7M    2024-11-29

32-10, Jungdong 2-ro 10beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0033

Haeundae Amso Galbijip is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach specializing in hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). Opened in 1964, the restaurant continues the fame of Haeundae galbi with unique sauce and smooth yet rich flavors that accentuate the flavors of hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature menu is the hanu galbi gui (grilled Korean galbi). Don’t miss the gamja guksu (potato noodles) served after the main dish.