GuidesBeaches, coastal walks and observatories
What time do Busan's beaches, coastal walking trails and observatories open, and what about fees and parking?
All 9 Busan beaches in the TourAPI beach category are open all year; 8 list the fee as free, and 7 have parking.
Parking is not available at Gamji Beach and Dadaepo Beach. Pets may enter all areas of Busan Songdo Beach and Dadaepo Beach, and some areas of Haeundae, Gwangan-ri and Songjeong Beach. Of the 25 observatories, 20 are open all year and 4 are closed every Monday. The hours, fees and parking of the 18 places below are listed place by place.
The 18 places in this guideFull list
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- 06:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- June–September every year 09:00–18:00See the website for details
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always openBeach open 09:00–18:00
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Summer (April–September) 05:00–20:00Winter (October–March) 06:00–18:00 more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Summer (March–October) 04:00–24:00Winter (November–February) 05:00–24:00 more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
Jeoryeonghaean Coastal Walking Trail
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- 6 moreSee the full list
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1
Hours at the 9 beaches
- The 9 Busan beaches in the TourAPI beach category are Haeundae, Gwangan-ri, Songjeong, Busan Songdo, Dadaepo, Ilgwang, Imnang Beach, Gamji Beach and Morundae, and all are open all year.
- Of these, 5 list their hours as always open.
- Busan Songdo Beach is open 06:00–23:00, and Morundae is open 05:00–20:00 in summer and 06:00–18:00 in winter.
- The hours value for Haeundae Beach is 09:00–18:00, June–September every year.
- Ilgwang Beach is always open, and separate beach opening hours of 09:00–18:00 are also listed.
- Imnang BeachHours Always open
- Gamji BeachHours Always open
- MorundaeClosed days Open all year
- Busan Songdo BeachHours 06:00–23:00
- Haeundae BeachClosed days Open all year
- Ilgwang BeachHours Always open
Beach fees and parking
- Of the 9, 8 list the fee as free, and Ilgwang Beach has no fee value.
- Parking is available at 7; parking at Imnang Beach is free, and at Morundae it is 200 won per 10 minutes.
- Parking is not available at Gamji Beach and Dadaepo Beach.
- Ilgwang BeachHours Always open
- Imnang BeachHours Always open
- MorundaeClosed days Open all year
- Gamji BeachHours Always open
- Dadaepo BeachHours Always open
Pets
- 5 beaches have a value for bringing pets.
- Pets are allowed in all areas of Busan Songdo Beach and Dadaepo Beach and in some areas of Haeundae, Gwangan-ri and Songjeong Beach.
- All 5 allow dogs of all breeds, and a leash is required.
- Busan Songdo BeachHours 06:00–23:00
- Dadaepo BeachHours Always open
- Songjeong BeachHours Always open
Coastal walking trails
- Taejongdae, Igidae, Jeoryeonghaean Coastal Walking Trail, Dalmaji Road and Osiria Coastal Walking Trail are open all year, and admission is free.
- Taejongdae is open 04:00–24:00 in summer and 05:00–24:00 in winter; the rest are always open.
- Of these, only Osiria Coastal Walking Trail has no parking.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
- TaejongdaeClosed days Open all year
- IgidaeHours Always open
- Jeoryeonghaean Coastal Walking TrailHours Always open
25 observatories
- Of the 25 places in the TourAPI observatory category, 20 are open all year and 14 list their hours as always open.
- 5 places close on set days of the week.
- Lee Jung-seop Observatory is closed every Saturday–Monday, and Chaengmaru Observatory every Monday and on statutory public holidays other than Sundays.
- Nakjojeong Pavilion is closed every Monday, Amisan Observatory every Monday and on January 1, and Eco Delta City Observatory every Sunday and on statutory public holidays.
- 20 list the fee as free, and 2 list an amount: BUSAN X the SKY (adults 27,000 won) and Songdo Sky Park (Air Cruise round trip, adults 19,000 won).
- Parking is available at 18 places and not available at 6.
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00 (ticketing ends 20:30)
- Closed days
- Open all year
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
The 18 places in this guide
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1
The hours value is 09:00–18:00, June–September every year, and it is open all year. Admission is free and parking is available, and pets on a leash may enter some areas.
- Hours
- June–September every year 09:00–18:00See the website for details
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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2
It is always open with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is available, and pets on a leash may enter some areas.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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3
It is always open with no closing days, admission is free, and parking is available. Pets are allowed in some areas and must be on a leash.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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4
It is open 06:00–23:00 with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is available, and pets on a leash may enter all areas.
- Hours
- 06:00–23:00
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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5
It is always open with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is not available, and pets on a leash may enter all areas.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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6
It is always open, and beach opening hours are 09:00–18:00. It is open all year, and parking is available.
- Hours
- Always openBeach open 09:00–18:00
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Not listed
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7
It is always open with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is available, and the parking fee is free.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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8
It is always open with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is not available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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9
It is open 05:00–20:00 in summer (April–September) and 06:00–18:00 in winter (October–March). At night outside these hours, a military unit controls access. It is open all year, admission is free, and parking costs 200 won per 10 minutes.
- Hours
- Summer (April–September) 05:00–20:00Winter (October–March) 06:00–18:00 more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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10
It is open 04:00–24:00 in summer (March–October) and 05:00–24:00 in winter (November–February), with no closing days. Admission is free and parking is available, and pets on a leash may enter some areas.
- Hours
- Summer (March–October) 04:00–24:00Winter (November–February) 05:00–24:00 more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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11
It is always open with no closing days, admission is free, and parking is available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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12
Jeoryeonghaean Coastal Walking Trail
It is always open with no closing days, and admission is free. Parking is available, and you can walk with a pet on a leash in all areas.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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13
It is always open with no closing days, and you can walk it without paying admission. Parking is available, and pets on a leash are allowed in all areas.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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14
It is always open with no closing days and admission is free, but parking is not available.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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15
Hours are 09:00–19:00 in summer (June–September; last entry 18:50) and 09:00–18:00 in winter (October–May; last entry 17:50). On Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day it opens at 12:00. It is open all year, admission is free, and parking is available.
- Hours
- Summer (June–September) 09:00–19:00Winter (October–May) 09:00–18:00 more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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16
Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
It is open 07:00–20:00 in December–February, 07:00–21:00 in March–May and September–November, and 07:00–22:00 in June–August, with no closing days. Admission is free, and parking costs 300 won per 10 minutes.
- Hours
- December–February 07:00–20:00March–May more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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17
It is open 07:00–20:00 in December–February, 07:00–21:00 in March–May and September–November, and 07:00–22:00 in June–August. Opening is restricted in rain or snow or when a strong wind advisory is issued. It is open all year, admission is free, and parking is not available.
- Hours
- December–February 07:00–20:00[March–May more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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18
It is open 10:00–21:00, ticketing ends at 20:30, and it is open all year. Admission is 27,000 won for adults (age 13 and over) and 24,000 won for children and seniors, and free for those under 36 months. Parking is free for 2 hours.
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00 (ticketing ends 20:30)
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Adults (age 13 and over) 27,000 won more
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
FAQ
Which Busan beaches have no parking?
Of the 9 places in the TourAPI beach category, Gamji Beach and Dadaepo Beach have no parking. The other 7 have parking; parking at Imnang Beach is free, and at Morundae it is 200 won per 10 minutes. source 1
Can I bring a pet to Busan's beaches?
Of the 5 beaches with a value for bringing pets, pets are allowed in all areas of Busan Songdo Beach and Dadaepo Beach and in some areas of Haeundae, Gwangan-ri and Songjeong Beach. All 5 require a leash. source 2
Which Busan observatories are closed on Mondays?
Of the 25 places in the TourAPI observatory category, 4 are closed every Monday: Lee Jung-seop Observatory, Chaengmaru Observatory, Nakjojeong Pavilion and Amisan Observatory. Of the 25, 20 are open all year. source 1
1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI2Korea Tourism Organization Pet-Friendly Travel (TourAPI)