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Gwangalli Beach, Busan

4.4

#2 of 158 in Outdoors in South Korea

A sweeping crescent of fine yellow sand, Gwangalli Beach is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars, providing entertainment from morning till night. Stretching for 1.4 km (0.8 mi), the beach attracts numerous water skiers and windsurfers making the most of the clear blue waters. When in need of refreshments, explore the adjacent boulevard, coming alive in the evenings with eateries offering tasty cuisine, live music, and bars packed with tourists. To visit Gwangalli Beach on your holiday in Busan, and find out what else Busan has to offer, use our Busan tour app .

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9-Hour Private Car Charter Tour in Busan BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $150

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By happy_wings

예전부터 광안리는 젊음의 상징이었지요. 물은 더러워서 수영은 하기 그렇지만 바다가 있다는 사실만으로도 충분히 그 역할을 다 하고 있는 곳입니다. 젊은이들이 쉴 수있는 공간이 많지만 그 만큼 어지러운 곳이기도 한 양면성이 있는 듯요... more »

Guanganli has been a symbol of youth. The water is dirty and swimming, but the fact that there is an ocean is enough to do its part. There's a lot of space for young people to relax, but it's a place that's as dizzying as it seems to be.

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By moot

We stayed on a hotel overlooking the beach and we loved the beach itself and the whole area. Lots of restaurants and bars to choose from and a wonderful beach to stroll along- plus the convenience of ... more »

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By Tessa Achterkamp

Nice beach. Did not have the best weather, but you have a good view of the bridge.

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By Chelsea Pun

Highly recommend for night view in Busan! Along the beachside, there are many bars and restaurants. You may enjoy the famous Gwangalli bridge in the beach.

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