Spending the day at one of Busan’s beaches is a must-do in the summer, and one that everyone flocks to is none other than Haeundae Beach.
It is one of the most famous and arguably the most popular beach in Busan. The 1.5km stretch of white sand attracts hordes of locals and tourists throughout the summer months!
What to do at Haeundae Beach
I’m not sure if this is an annual thing, but we managed to catch Olive Young’s Summer Beauty Festival back in 2017! There were performances and freebies to collect, which explain why it was so terribly crowded.
Haeundae Square, or Haeundae Event Plaza, is the midpoint of Haeundae Beach where most people gather. It’s a great place to catch a glimpse of the beach and the ocean beyond.
Do you see all the umbrellas and beach chairs on the beach? You can actually sunbathe there under the sweltering heat, but I’m not sure if you actually have to pay to grab one of these seats.
There are also stalls selling all your beach and summer essentials. If you need to grab a float or rash guards, you can probably find a stall here selling these items.
We visited Haeundae Beach in the thick of summer, right smack after lunch when it was the hottest.
As they say, when in Rome do as the Romans do. Hence, we got around to drinking some ice-cold Hite beer at the beach! There are quite a few convenient stores around the beach and on the way there where you can get your drinks.
Is it worth visiting Haeundae Beach?
As with most recommended activities, I feel that it ultimately boils down to personal preferences and how comfortable you are with making compromises.
Most people visit Haeundae Beach to soak up the lively atmosphere, along with lots of Vitamin D. Be it suntanning or frolicking in the water, there’s lots you can do here if you’re a sun-lover who embraces the beach life.
Personally, we weren’t really down for it and much preferred staying by the sidelines. However, we also made the most out of our time there with a good drink and conversations while enjoying the beautiful view.
Be warned though – the sun is really scorching hot in summer and there’s a high chance you’ll get sunburned, or even heatstroke! If you’re wary of this you may want to consider coming here in the evening time instead, but do note that it’s less lively and typically not when a lot of exciting activites are ongoing.
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