Busan is a city by the sea, surrounded by the Yellow Sea and East Sea. It has dozens of beautiful coastal walkways and rocky cliff in Busan. And, Gwangalli beach is one of the beach beloved by Busanese at night.
Let us bring you the charming site of Gwangalli Beach! ♪(´▽｀)
General Information
How to get there?
Address : 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
부산광역시 수영구 광안해변로 219 (광안동)
Direction : Take subway to Gwangan Station (Busan Subway Line 2, Exit 1). Take a right immediately and then walk straight for about 550m.
Best time to visit
Summer (late June to late August), or at evening/night
Entrance fee
Nil
Features of Gwangalli Beach
Gwangalli Beach (also referred as Gwangan Beach), is a 1.4 kilometers long, 64 meters wide beach in Gwangan-dong, Busan.
Well known for its fine powdery sand. With the average 1.5 meters water depth and average 21 degree Celsius water temperature, it becomes a great place for swimmers. During summer, there are a lot of water sports such as water ski, jet ski, wind surf.
It is considered as the least commercial beach in Busan. Compared to the overcrowded and overhyped Haeundae Beach, beach lover can enjoy more delightful personal space at here.
Gwangandaegyo (Gwangan Bridge)
What separates Gwangalli Beach from other beaches in Busan is, the suspension bridge set across the water. It sits inside a cove spanned by the Gwangandaegyo (Gwangan Bridge).
Gwangan Bridge, also referred as Diamond Bridge, is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in South Korea. The suspension bridge stretches over 7.42 km, connecting Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu.
At night, Gwangalli beach becomes exclusively gorgeous when the bridge lit up. Other than colorful light show, the wonderful fireworks display from Gwangan Bridge also glow the night sky.
Lively environment
Gwangalli Beach is a popular place among young people at night. The night of Gwangalli is still young even at 10 o’clock. The beach is very lively and full of lights. Many families and couples love to leisurely stroll around or sit on the sand, chatting, playing. Some youngsters are setting off fireworks. Live band performs Korean song at the back. The atmosphere is chill and lovely.
It's an ideal place to wrap-up the day. Sitting down and enjoy the setting, the chill vibes.