Busan Beaches and Coastal Walks, Busan, South Korea

Having lived in an archipelago all my life, I normally would not visit beaches in other countries (and during spring at that!), but beaches always come up when googling things to do in Busan, and so we found ourselves heading to two of Busan's famous beaches.

Directions to Haeundae Beach: Take the subway to Haeundae Station, exit 3 or 5. Walk 700 meters to Heaundae Beach.

Haeundae Beach is 1.5 kilometers long and is a popular summer destination in Busan. Though we visited in spring, it proved to be popular even in the cold season. It was a sunny afternoon and there were many people just hanging by the beach, having a picnic, enjoying the sea view and the cool weather.

Near Haeundae Beach are many shops, restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores. There are also other attractions, like Haeundae Market, Sea Life Busan Aquarium.

Directions to Gwangalli Beach: Take the subway to Geumnyeonsan Station, exit 1. Walk 7 minutes to Gwangalli Beach. Alternatively, you can get off at Gwangan Station (one stop after Geumnyeonsan Station), take exit 3 or 5, and walk about 12 minutes to Gwangalli Beach.

Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long (almost as long as Haeundae Beach!) and faces Gwangandaegyo Bridge, offering a beautiful view of the lit-up bridge at night. (The bridge is lit up from sunset until midnight or up to 2AM, depending on the season.) We were also able to witness the nightly bridge light show where the lights change in time with the music. Gwangalli Beach is by the road, and just across are shops, restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).