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The beach in 1973
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The beach at night (2019)
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The Westin Josun at the west end of the beach (2020)
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Facing east, towards LCT The Sharp (2021)
Haeundae Beach | |
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Beach | |
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Coordinates: 35°09′31″N 129°09′38″E / 35.15855°N 129.16053°E | |
Location | Busan, South Korea |
Offshore water bodies | Sea of Japan |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 1.46 km (0.91 mi) |
• Width | 0.04 km (0.02 mi) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 해운대해수욕장 |
Hanja | 海雲臺海水浴場 |
Revised Romanization | Haeundae haesuyokjang |
McCune–Reischauer | Haeundae haesuyokchang |
Haeundae Beach ( Korean: 해운대해수욕장) is an urban beach in Busan, South Korea, located in the eponymous Haeundae District. [1]
The beach first opened in 1965, and was the largest beach in the country at the time. [2] The sandy portion of the beach is 1.46 kilometres (0.91 mi) long and 40 m (130 ft) wide. [3] [4] It has a parking lot that is handicap accessible. [4]
Haeundae Beach is still considered one of the most famous beaches in Korea, attracting over 10 million visitors every season. [5] The beach is open year-round. Various festivals are held there throughout the year, including the Polar Bear Club, held annually in January since 1988, in which participants bathe in near-freezing water. [6] There is also Haeundae Sand Festival, the only sand-related eco-festival in Korea, which features beautiful sand creations and exciting programs for visitors. [7]
Haeundae is associated with cinema, due to the Busan International Film Festival and the 2009 disaster film Tidal Wave. [8]
The beach has hosted e-sports events for games like StarCraft. [9]
Haeundae Beach is a popular place to stay in Busan, catering to all types of budgets. Along the waterfront, you will find many 5-star hotels, such as Signiel Busan and Grand Josun Busan, as well as less expensive ones, such as Shilla Stay. [10]
The Haeundae Sand Festival, which takes place on the white sand beach of Haeundae, is held under a different theme every year. [11]