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Aug 7 - Aug 13
Busan Sea Festival
Location: Haeundae Beach area, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this is Busan's representative summer festival, held for a week around Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches. Diverse programs such as water sports experiences, beach concerts, and nighttime fireworks shows are held daily, and it's a great place to enjoy summer nights against the backdrop of beaches that frequently appear as filming locations for various K-dramas and entertainment shows.
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Getting there
About 331km from Seoul in a straight line. How long it actually takes is below — train, bus and car all differ.
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Book the KTX before you go
Buying directly from Korail often runs into the Korean identity verification that stops foreign visitors elsewhere on this trip. Seats from Seoul to Busan, Gyeongju, Jeonju, Daegu and Gangneung can be bought without it.
Nearby restaurants & cafes
Haeundae Amso Galbi
333 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
A legendary Busan galbi restaurant since 1964. Their signature dish features tender beef short ribs marinated in a special sauce, finished with crispy stir-fried potato noodles.
Jobang Nakji Haeundae Branch
Udong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
A spicy nakgopsae specialty restaurant that's perfect to visit along the Haeundae course.
Subyeon Choego Dwaeji-gukbap (Main Branch)
9-32 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 370beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Korean restaurant · 1.5km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.4 on Google from 2274 reviews.
Working Holiday Brunch Cafe
Busan, Suyeong-gu, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, 235 3층
Cafe · A 3-minute walk from the festival. Rated 4.9 on Google from 2889 reviews.
Nearby stays
Haeundae Paradise Hotel
Haeundae-habyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
A large hotel located directly in front of Haeundae Beach, perfect for a convenient one or two-night stay.
Hanhwa Resort Haeundae
52 Marine city 3-ro, Haeundae, Busan
Resort hotel · 2.4km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.3 on Google from 6689 reviews.
Park Hyatt Busan
51 Marine city 1-ro, Haeundae, Busan
Hotel · 2.2km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.6 on Google from 3712 reviews.
Haeundae Centum Hotel
20 Centum 3-ro, Haeundae, Busan
Hotel · 2.1km from the festival — a taxi ride. Rated 4.0 on Google from 2430 reviews.