Haeundae Beach of Busan Travel Blog Guide: SE Asians could have your future retirement plan as summer vacation is upcoming. Haeundae Beach is combination of quietness and dynamic style. As one of famous beach in South Korea, many events, such as religious events, BIFF movie talks, and company promotions, are held here throughout the year. Also, it is famous that the beach itself is very close to the residency place(for example, apartments and houses near the beach) and very near to a lot of commercial cites. Thus, Haeundae beach has to most developed nearby sites.
![]() Haeundae BeachNamed by scholar Choi Chi-Won of the Silla Kingdom, Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장) is probably the most famous beach in the country. Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30 to 50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400 square meters. The white sand at Haeundae is rough and sticks easily to your skin. The sand comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally eroded by the wind over time. The beach is also famous for the various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. You can enjoy traditional games such as neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), Korean wrestling, tuho (arrow throwing), tug-of-war and yutnori at the Folk Square. There is also a Beach Culture Center and the Beach Library.![]() Travel Tips for Retired SE Asian1. Malaysians, Filipinos, Thais, and Singaporeans can participate in religious events. This point is not so popular in recommended Busan travel tips.2. BIFF movie talks are not held in other places. It is big events. But the time when holding BIFF movie talks is not public holiday, it is suitable for retired people and add it up to future retirement travel plan. 3. Haeundae is not just beach for summer getaway, cultural festivals are held here. When you want to be closed to Korean culture, you can just not only consider art gallery, museum, exhibition, Haeundae Beach is another good alternative. 4. It is definitely soul attraction instead of getting photography fun in Trickeye Museum. In terms of health, breeze is better than air conditioning indoor. 5. The best period to visit is during June – the beginning of September. The retired plans to visit Korea during the summer, Haeundae would be one of your best options for memorable experiences in Korea. ![]() Hotels nearby Haeundae BeachLuxury Recommendation--Haeundae Grand Hotel As official hotel of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and main sponsor of Busan International Film Festival, Haeundae Grand Hotel is surrounded by Haeundae Beach, Songrim Park. The hotel offers free Wifi, sauna, and 50-meter swimming pool. Regularly renovated, Haeundae Grand Hotel is equipped with flat cable TV, minibar, coffee-made facilities. Free gym is the most recommended highlight. So does golf. It deserves highly recommendation, because it is so convenience for airport journey or downtown ride.![]() ![]() ![]() How to Get to Haeundae BeachFrom Seoul Station (subway line #1 or 4) take KTX to Busan station (2hr 30 min travel time) >> From Busan station walk 172m straight and take bus (#1003) (04:20 to 22:20 / every 9 min / 31 min travel time) >> Get off at Haeundae Beach stop and walk 169m to Haeundae Beach.Busan Beach Recommend Busan Day Tour Planner View of Gimhae Water Park Sealala Water Park Discount Coupon Vivaldi Water Park Discount Ticket |