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Samnak Eco Park (삼락생태공원)

Samnak Eco Park (삼락생태공원)

11.2Km    2024-03-15

1231, Nakdong-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-303-0048

Samnak Eco Park is the largest among the four riverside parks created along the Nakdonggang River. Covering an area of 4.89 ㎢ and stretching 7 km in length, it is a natural ecological park. The park features a wetland eco park for migratory birds, food field for migratory birds, lawn, wildflower fields, and eco walking trails. Additionally, there are various sports facilities such as outdoor swimming pools, soccer fields, tennis courts, and bicycle rental stations. It also boasts a natural ecological environment zone.

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

11.2Km    2024-07-24

222 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 54beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center is a large-scale water sports facility located at Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The center offers a wide range of water programs, such as jetboats, yachts, windsurfing, kayaks, and more with a focus on enjoying these activities safely.

Olive Young - Busan Yangjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산양정점)

11.2Km    2024-06-27

1F, 904, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

11.3Km    2022-04-06

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4951

Gwangalli SUP Zone is a space to make Gwangalli Beach the mecca of water sports. The peaceful waves of Gwangalli Beach makes it a perfect condition for people to ride Stand Up Paddleboard. After being designated as SUP Zone in 2020, the 400 meter area offers beach bar, beach bed, wind bed, SUP photo zone and more. In July and August, people who rent water leisure equipments can use reed parasol or beach bed for free. Visitors can also enjoy special experience using phone app "Real World" for an outdoor room escape. 

Olive Young - Gwangalli Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안리)

Olive Young - Gwangalli Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안리)

11.4Km    2024-04-16

153-1, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)

11.8Km    2025-07-09

Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan. The festival is organized with the goals of discovering new musical talent, revitalizing the music industry, and celebrating indie bands. Along with the international film festival in October, the Busan International Rock Festival has played a vital role in promoting the artistic affluence of Busan, the largest port city in South Korea. The festival is widely recognized for its impressive lineup each year and for strengthening ties between renowned musicians worldwide. Additionally, the festival features a wide array of famous food trucks from across the country.  It is a fun and widely attended event that is a must-see for any rock music fan in Korea.

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

11.8Km    2025-07-11

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors. 

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

11.9Km    2025-04-15

203 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-0077

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Busan 66, also called Gwangan-daero) stretches over 7.4 kilometers from Namcheon-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan to Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons. The bridge offers a majesty beauty when combined with nearby attractions during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night, attracting many residents and tourists.

Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

12.0Km    2025-04-14

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.

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

12.0Km    2025-10-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+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.