Haeundae Beach
Haeundae Beach
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  • Jet11921642342
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best place to travel to Busan
    I went to Busan with my friend, and we stayed at my grandparents' house. My grandparents' house was far from Haeundae Beach, which doesn't matter. Because the transportation is well equipped. If you want to use transportation like us, I recommend the subway rather than the bus. It is much faster to take the subway because the bus is delayed due to the traffic jam. After swimming, you can take a shower at the public shower booth. And there are many restaurants around the beach, which is perfect if you're feeling hungry. So, if you want to see the best sightseeing of Busan as well as enjoy swimming, visit Haeundae Beach.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 15, 2023
  • fire-tower
    3,123 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The beach was crowded during the day and we enjoyed the sunset in the late afternoon
    We been to Haeundae Beach several times and this time round, it was just before Christmas in December 2023. The beach was crowded during the day and we enjoyed the sunset in the late afternoon. When it was dark, the beach was litted up with colourful lights. There was also Christmas performance with Christmas songs sang in Korean on a constructed stage. Even when we were leaving the beach after 9pm, there were still many people crossing the road to the beach.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written January 14, 2024
  • Sfd-n-chZ
    575 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Haeundae Beach
    The views and the skyline were amazing. I had a lot of fun walking on the beach and enjoying the cool air. It is conveniently located to the local market area so there are many cafes, restaurants, shops, and stores to visit. The weather was cold and windy, but also sunny!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 10, 2024
  • Stu2247
    Solihull, United Kingdom822 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful city beach.
    This was also included as part of a tour package arranged through our cruise line. It's a nice walk through Dongbaekseom Park to the beach with some stunning views along the way. The beach is beautiful, sandy beach with blue water and is spotlessly clean. It's definitely worth a visit, in my humble opinion.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 3, 2024
  • Companion01289301394
    Seoul, South Korea1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Haeundae Beach, best way to blow off steam
    If you ask me, the one place you really have to go to is Haeundae Beach in Busan. No matter when you go, the powerful waves greet you. The majestic sounds of waves will wash away your stress! Plus, by scanning the QR code around the beach, you can have pictures taken by two cameras located on the tourist information center's roof, which capture the scenery of Haeundae. Moreover, If you want to experience something special, I highly recommend the Yacht tour. Imagine floating in the middle of the sea and enjoying the beautiful sight of haeundae for about an hour. Whether you're visiting with friends, family or a lover, I bet you would love the mood. As a service, a staff member will take your picture, afterwards, you can get the photo printed. Unless you choose a rainy day, there will be a spectacular view of the blue sea and the blue sky .
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 8, 2024
  • 영 주
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Haeundae Beach, Busan is so wonderful!
    Busan is a beautiful city. At night, you can see the wide sea, city streets, and beautiful night views, which is wonderful. Haeundae, and also Gwangalli, and delicious fish foods are all over the place. I have loved Busan since I was young, and I remember going to Busan often for that reason. For this reason, it is also a frequent destination for many Koreans. You can choose it as a regular destination for couple trips. You can also see friendly dialects that you can't see in Seoul. I can understand because I speak in dialect Seoulites who don't know dialect well may not understand it. however, i really recommend Busan for trip Ha ha.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 10, 2024
  • NICHOLAS T
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates10,326 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive beach
    This is a pretty, sandy beach with inviting sand and sea and a backdrop of skyscrapers and mountains. We were there until April, so out of season but it was still quite busy. There are lots of restaurants and convenience stores on the walkway behind the beach and also an aquarium.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 11, 2024
  • jeny
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The sunsest and night view was so wonderful
    I traveled to Korea with my family. For the trip to Busan, I rented a car with a driver at MOVVV and enjoyed the trip for 8 hours. It was much more convenient and safer than a taxi. Haeundae Beach was my favorite place. Everywhere is connected here and you can have various experiences. I couldn't enjoy swimming in the sea because it was cold, but the sunset and night view alone are wonderful enough beaches.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 19, 2024
  • merc8989
    1,419 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A long beach
    Long stretch of beach and perfect for a stroll on a cooling day. Quiet on a weekday morning. There was a sand castle competition with several castles being built. Walked all the way to the coastal blue train station at Mipo.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 8, 2024
  • Christian M
    Copenhagen, Denmark6,142 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Beach (and World-Class Sand Sculptures)
    Even without the unbelievably beautiful sand sculptures that we were lucky enough to see (mid-May), we would have been wildly enthusiastic about this lovely beach. Soft sand, clear blue water without the slightest impurity, plenty of space, and relatively few people (Asians usually don't swim or sunbathe). If you're hitting the beach in Busan, this is the place to bring your beach towel.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 13, 2024
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Alek_HH
Hamburg, Germany28 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
Objectively Haeundae beach is nice, long and photogenic. When the sun is right, great photos can be taken. The contrast of the colour of the sand and the sky with the glass buildings that reflect the sky works wonders. The problem is with my expectations. Namely, I wanted to eat something nice or maybe have long coffee or do anything, sports perhaps, but on the beach or nearby there is not a single restaurant or cafe or any activity. At Gunam-ro it is possible to find all this (well, about quality vs. prices another time), but it does not make any feeling that I am close to the sea or near the beach. I believe it still meets the needs of the locals, as I learned they come, bring the food, some kind of tent or parasol and enjoy time with their families. For me, there is quite dull, and one visit is more than enough.
Written September 6, 2020
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TravelerTrecker
Houston830 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
I walked at the beach at night. It was September and the weather was perfect! It was not crowded; the breeze was warm and light. It was very relaxing! Young singers and music groups play jazz, soul, Korean music, etc... nothing loud. I relaxed a lot.

Simply nice!
Written May 27, 2020
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Gene P
San Fernando, Philippines627 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
The beach is laden with rows of lights and lights designed as castle, trees and love signs. The beach is crowded with locals and tourists taking pictures among the light. There a some locals with small fireworks on the beach which adds to the entertainment to the crowd. A must place to see.
Written January 5, 2020
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Laurie W
Seoul, South Korea249 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
This beach is well organized in terms of umbrella, chaise and toy rentals. The sand is lovely. It is impeccably clean, as well, and mask wearing is enforced giving a sense of security. Lots of changing rooms, rest rooms, showers...everything you need for a relaxing day at the beach.
Written July 15, 2020
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fire-tower
3,123 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We been to Haeundae Beach several times and this time round, it was just before Christmas in December 2023. The beach was crowded during the day and we enjoyed the sunset in the late afternoon. When it was dark, the beach was litted up with colourful lights. There was also Christmas performance with Christmas songs sang in Korean on a constructed stage. Even when we were leaving the beach after 9pm, there were still many people crossing the road to the beach.
Written January 15, 2024
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영 주
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Busan is a beautiful city.
At night, you can see the wide sea, city streets, and beautiful night views, which is wonderful.
Haeundae, and also Gwangalli, and delicious fish foods are all over the place.
I have loved Busan since I was young, and I remember going to Busan often for that reason.
For this reason, it is also a frequent destination for many Koreans.
You can choose it as a regular destination for couple trips.
You can also see friendly dialects that you can't see in Seoul.
I can understand because I speak in dialect
Seoulites who don't know dialect well may not understand it.
however, i really recommend Busan for trip
Ha ha.
Written April 10, 2024
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Kenna_Elliott
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Haeundae Beach is the "it" beach of Korea, but I honestly think that other beaches that are less populated are more favorable (i.e. Seogwipo in Jeju and Gwangalli in Busan). It is a manmade beach situated next to the city and hosts a giant and very impressive sandcastle festival in April/May. Note that during the peak summer months where weather is warm, the beach is known to be very crowded.
Written December 14, 2022
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Still49
Dunedin, New Zealand742 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
It was a shame about the weather, but we didn’t let it get in the way. The beach was a little bit chaotic with large diggers and massive piles of sand as they were building some amazing sand sculptures or sandcastles we walked along the boardwalk. It was the start of the Sand Festival 2023
Written May 23, 2023
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SiYauKai
Vancouver, Canada111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Coming from the airport or Jagalchi area, it was quite a drive to get to the Haeundae beach. But if you're visiting the Haedong Yonggung Temple, then it's close to visit this beach. It was winter when we visited, and the beach was cold and windy. But a great place to take pictures on a nice, sunny day... with artwork spread out on the beach. There was lighting everywhere, assuming that they lit up at night... would be impressive!
Written January 17, 2020
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Companion01289301394
Seoul, South Korea1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
If you ask me, the one place you really have to go to is Haeundae Beach in Busan. No matter when you go, the powerful waves greet you. The majestic sounds of waves will wash away your stress! Plus, by scanning the QR code around the beach, you can have pictures taken by two cameras located on the tourist information center's roof, which capture the scenery of Haeundae. Moreover, If you want to experience something special, I highly recommend the Yacht tour. Imagine floating in the middle of the sea and enjoying the beautiful sight of haeundae for about an hour. Whether you're visiting with friends, family or a lover, I bet you would love the mood. As a service, a staff member will take your picture, afterwards, you can get the photo printed. Unless you choose a rainy day, there will be a spectacular view of the blue sea and the blue sky .
Written April 8, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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