Popular places to visit
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
Shinsegae Centum City
Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
A large branch of one of South Korea’s leading shopping center chains, this vast mall is a great place for browsing stores in Busan.
Haeundae Beach
Let your cares float away while you bob on a tube just off Korea’s most famous beach, where locals and tourists come to see and be seen.
Songjeong Beach
Enjoy swimming, surfing and live music events during the warm summer months at this quiet beach situated on Busan’s east coast.
Dadaepo Beach
Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.
Things to do
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Full-Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan
South Korea: Korea Unlimited Data Portable Wi-Fi
From Busan: Enchanting Oedo Botania Day Tour with Wind Hill
Gwangan-dong Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Gwangan-dong
Suyeong-gu
Noted for its beaches and bars, there's plenty to explore in Suyeong-gu. Top attractions like Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Grand Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station to see more of the city.
Millak-dong
Discover Millak-dong, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Millak-dong include Gwangalli Beach and Millak Waterfront Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Millak Station.
Yeonje-gu
Visitors to Yeonje-gu like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at City Hall Station or Mulmangol Station to see top sights like Busan Asiad Main Stadium while you're in the area.
Haeundae
Travelers love Haeundae for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Busan by jumping on the metro at Haeundae Station or Jung-dong Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Paradise Casino and Busan Aquarium.
Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.
Seomyeon
Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.
More to Explore
- Gwangalli Beach
- Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
- Shinsegae Centum City
- Haeundae Beach
- Songjeong Beach
- Dadaepo Beach
- Nampodong Street
- Songdo Beach
- Gukje Market
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Paradise Casino
- Gimhae Lotte Water Park
- Busan Asiad Main Stadium
- Busan New Port
- Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
- BIFF Square
- Taejongdae Park
- Busan Port Passenger Terminal
- The Bay 101
- Busan Tower
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Dalmaji Hill
- Seomyeon Street
- Gwangan Grand Bridge
- Ilgwang Beach
- Busan Aquarium
- Lotte Premium Outlet Dongbu-Pusan
- Gadeokdo Lighthouse
- Namhang Bridge
- Busan Buk-Gu Culture and Ice Center
- Beomeosa