[Haeundae Beach - a Prime Getaway Spot in Summer]
A Canadian blogger,Jenee Slusarek, who had been looking for a quiet respite this time visits
Haeundae Beach in Busan, which is packed with vacationers every summer. Her visit to Haeundae
completely changes the way she enjoys summer. Hear her story about the charm of Haeundae Beach.
Visit her blog at http://jenee-travels.blogspot.com/
*Today's Blog is produced by Arirang TV in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization.
Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장) is probably the most famous beach in the country. "Haeundae" was so named by scholar Choi Chi-Won (857~?) of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57~AD 935). When he was walking past Dongbaekdo Island, he was fascinated by it and left the carved words "Hae Un Dae" on a stone wall on the island. Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30~50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400㎡. The white sand is rough and sticks easily to your skin. The sand of this beach is composed of sand that comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally eroded by the wind over time. Haeundae Beach is also famous for the various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. At Haeundae Beach there is a Folk Square where you can enjoy traditional games such as neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), Korean wrestling, tuho(arrow throwing), tug-of-war and yutnori. There is also the Beach Culture Center and the Beach Library. Numerous people visit every year from June to August.
Telephone
+82-51-749-7614
Opening date
Every early July ~ late August (depends on the weather)
Operating Hours
24hr
Maximum Occupancy
120,000 people
Parking Facilities
4,800 spaces
Facilities for the Handicapped
Parking lot and toilet
Directions
From Seoul Station(subway line #1 or 4 ) take KTX to Busan station( 2hr 30 min travel time) >> From Busan station walk 172m straight and take bus(# 1003)(04:20 to 22:20 / every 9 min / 31 min travel time) >> get off at Haeundae Beach stop and walk 169m to Haeundae Beach