Asian EFL Journal: Getting Around Busan: Haeundae

Haeundae

Dongbaek Island

The site of the new building designed for the upcoming APEC Conference in May. It's a 5-minute walk from the Westin Chosun Beach Hotel.

The Busan Aquarium

The aquarium is located on Haeundae Beach, and boasts numerous species of aquatic life as well as shark diving.

Hours :
09:00 - 18:00 (Sunday through Thursday)
09:00 - 21:00 (Fridays and Saturdays)

Bexco Convention & Exhibition Center

This is the site of numerous exhibitions, performances, conventions and other events. It's across from the Metropolitan Art Museum.

Transportation:
By bus: Take City Bus No. 5, 5-1, 40, 63, 100, 100-1, 31, 31-1, 182, 100, 100-1, 115, 115-1, 139, 140, 141, 142, 155, 182, 235, 240, 200-1, 302, 307, 2002 for Haeundae.
By subway: Take line 2 to stop #205. It's a 5-minute walk from there.

The Grand Hotel

Located across the street from Haeundae Beach, a 5 minute walk from the Westin Chosun Beach. For more information and reservations, head to:

http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Grand_Hotel_Busan.htm

Haeundae Beach

Perhaps the most scenic and famous stretch of sand in Busan, it attracts large crowds in the summer. Some 1.5km long and 30-50m wide, the beach has an average water depth of one meter and is equipped with all the necessary facilities, including shower rooms, changing rooms, game rooms, shops and accommodations.

The Novotel Hotel

Located on Haeundae Beach, a 5 minute walk from the Paradise. For more information and reservations, head to:

Kwanganli Beach

Kwanganli Beach is famous for its fine sand. The seabed has a mild slope with an average water depth of 1.5m and an average water temperature of 21 degrees in Celsius. A variety of convenience facilities are also available. Tourist spots near Busan are easily accessible.

Transportation:
By bus: From Busan Station, take City Bus No. 40, 41, 42, 139, 140, 240 or 302 for Haeundae. From Dongnae Express Bus Terminal, Take City Bus No. 131, 131-1.
By subway: Take line 2 to stop #209, Kwangan. It's a 15-minute walk from there.

The Paradise Hotel

Located on Haeundae Beach, a 5 minute walk from the Marriott. For more information and reservations, head to:

http://www.paradisehotel.co.kr/en/main/

SFUNZ Building

Located about a 15-minute walk from Haeundae Beach, this new building is a shopping mecca and features a 10-theater cinema and many eateries and coffee shops.

Songjeong Beach

Songjeong Beach is 1.2km long and 57m wide. It has clear water and a thick pine tree forest at the entrance. Visitors can enjoy deep-sea fishing at the northeastern end, where fresh water comes in and many rocks surround the area. It is most frequently enjoyed by the local residents since it is quieter and cleaner than the better known beaches.

Transportation:
Take City Bus No. 100, 100-1, 139, 140, 141 or 302-1 and get off at the Songjeong stop. It's a 600-m walk from there.

U.N. Memorial Cemetary

The UN Cemetery contains the graves of soldiers from the 16 different countries that sent troops to Korea during the Korean War as part of the UN Forces, along with the soldiers from five other countries that sent medical units. Trees sent from the various nations decorate the cemetery, and a 12m-high memorial tower at the entrance honors the UN troops who fought during the Korean War.

Transportation :
By Bus: Take Seomyeon-bound bus No.25, 68, or 93 or Busan Station-bound bus No.134.
By subway: Take Gwanganli-bound subway Line 2 and get off at stop #213, Daeyeon. It's a 15-minute walk from there.
Hours : 09:00 - 16:30

The Westin Chosun Beach Hotel

Located on the end of Haeundae Beach, a 5 minute walk from the Grand. For more information and reservations, head to:

http://twcb.echosunhotel.com/index_en.asp

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