Haeundae Beach & Dongbaekseom
Koreaโs most famous urban beach, stretching 1.5km with fine sands, oceanfront walking trails, and the historic Nurimaru APEC House.
Hours & Closures
Tickets & Admission
Contact & Website
Transit Access
๐ Paid public parking available along beach; subway is strongly advised during peak summer traffic.
History & Heritage
Named after 9th-century Silla scholar-poet Choe Chi-won (pen name Haeun), who carved the characters on a rock on Dongbaek Island, Haeundae is Koreaโs premier coastal gateway, famous for festivals, swimming, and year-round coastal walks.
Dongbaekseom Island at the western edge is threaded with boardwalks through red camellia and pine forests, leading to the Princess Hwangok Mermaid statue and Choe Chi-wonโs ancient rock inscription.
The Nurimaru APEC House hosted 21 heads of state during the 2005 summit, featuring terraces framing sweeping views of the Gwangan Diamond Suspension Bridge.
โณ Historical Milestones
What to See & Highlights
Nurimaru APEC House & Dongbaek Coastal Trail
๋๋ฆฌ๋ง๋ฃจ APECํ์ฐ์คFuturistic glass-domed summit hall designed after traditional Korean pavilions, connected to scenic oceanside cliff boardwalks.
Golden Sands & Haeundae Traditional Market
ํด์ด๋์์ฅ1.5km of pristine beachfront located just 2 minutes on foot from Haeundae Market, famous for grilled eel and seafood street food.
Photo & Heritage Gallery
Visit Planning & Advice
2 to 3 hours
Morning for the scenic Dongbaek walk; evening for lively beachfront busking and seaside dining.
- Beach grounds and Dongbaek trail open 24/7 for free. Nurimaru APEC House is free 09:00โ17:00 (closed first Monday of month).
- Subway Line 2 Haeundae Station (Exits 3/5) is an easy 5-minute pedestrian street walk directly to the sands.
