Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

5.6Km 2025-01-03

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.

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

5.6Km 2019-12-16

8, Gwangnam-ro 120beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-751-7658

Located in Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Halmae (meaning "grandmother" in Busan dialect) Jaecheopguk has a long history of selling jaecheopguk (clear shellfish soup) made with jaecheop, or shellfish, caught from the nearby Gupo area to people who sought refuge in Busan during the Korean War.

Each bowl of cool tasting broth has abundant amounts of jaecheop. Jaecheop has long been widely used as an ingredient to help in relieving hangover symptoms.

Utopia Tourist Hotel (유토피아관광호텔)

5.7Km 2021-04-02

133, Muhak-ro 9beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-757-1100

Located between Busan's famous Haeundae and Gwanganli beaches, Utopia Tourist Hotel is an ideal accommodation for beach-goers. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Suyeong Rotary, the traffic hub of Busan, to visit nearby attractions such as Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO), Trade Exhibition Center and the yacht racing site, or other tourist sites in the city. The hotel has various facilities to provide comfort to visitors during their stay.

Olive Young - Busan Suyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산수영)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

703, Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

5.8Km 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.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

5.9Km 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)

5.9Km 2024-04-16

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

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Olive Young - Busan Gwangan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산광안역점)

5.9Km 2024-06-27

584, Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Olive Young - Busan Suyeong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산수영로)

5.9Km 2024-04-18

#102, and #103, 631, Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Dongsaengmal Observatory (동생말전망대)

5.9Km 2025-01-20

57-167 Igidaegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Dongsaengmal Observatory is situated along the Igidae Coastal Trail, near the Igidae Park, the starting point of the trail. As a starting point of the Igidae Coastal Trail and Haeparang Trail, the observatory offers stunning views, especially in July when fog creates a dreamy atmosphere around the Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Visitors can also enjoy the city’s night views and capture beautiful pictures with the installed sculpture.

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