Busan · 해운대 해수욕장 동백섬
Haeundae Beach & Dongbaek Island: what to see and do
A long city beach with a skyline of towers behind it and a green, wooded headland at one end.
Known for
- Haeundae Beach, Korea's most famous sand
- Dongbaek Island coastal walk and Nurimaru APEC House
- Haeundae Market for street snacks and seafood
What to do
Walk the sand, then follow the Dongbaek Island path around the headland to see the skyline from the sea. Finish with street snacks at Haeundae Market.
Tip: The Dongbaek path is flat and short, best in the morning or at sunset when it is cooler and quieter.
From Seoul: KTX 2 h 40 to Busan, then subway about 50 min
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