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Gwangalli Beach, Busan

4.4
#2 of 176 in Outdoors in South Korea
Beach · Nature / Park
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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.
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4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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5.0
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Enjoy the night view of Busan from Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Enjoy the night view of Busan from Hwangnyeongsan Mountain
Duration: 4 hours
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  • By amourleav
    If you are ever in Busan make sure to stop by this laid-back beach! Since it's too cold to go for a swim. You can go for a walk or hang out at a cafe with a view of the beach. At night the... 
    If you are ever in Busan make sure to stop by this laid-back beach! Since it's too cold to go for a swim. You can go for a walk or hang out at a cafe with a view of the beach. At night the...  more »
  • By phantomsluvr
    Gwangalli is a beautiful beach to visit at night when the bridge across the water is lit up. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area but beware of drunk people. 
    Gwangalli is a beautiful beach to visit at night when the bridge across the water is lit up. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area but beware of drunk people.  more »
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  • By Heej C
    This is one of the tourist areas in Busan, South Korea. There have many cafes and hotels.
  • By {Çağ&kız}
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