Things to do in Gimhae-si

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in South Korea

Busan Songdo Sea Cable Car

The Busan Songdo Sea Cable Car is located at Songdo Beach. To revive the reputation of Songdo Beach as Korea's first beach, it was restored and reopened after 29 years. Operated by Busan AIR CRUISE, the Songdo Sea Cable Car runs between Songnim Park on the east side of the beach and Amnam Park on the west side, featuring 39 new cabins including the Crystal Cabin. Riding the cable car offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery around Songdo in Busan. Additionally, the area features Korea's first cable car museum, "Songdo Doppelmayr World," the Sky Swing, themed photo services, and various other themed facilities and services. The cable car is 86 m above the ground, with a total length of 1.62 km, spanning a vast sea. It starts at Songrim Park on the east side of Songdo Beach and ends at Amnam Park on the west side. Travelers riding the cable car can not only experience the awe of being in the middle of the sea but also enjoy the magnificent views of Songdo Beach, Busan's Yeongdo Island, Namhang Bridge, Songdo Coastal Walk, and the rugged cliffs with crashing waves.

No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Busan

Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village was formed by the settlement of followers of Taegeukdo and Korean War refugees in the 1950s, and it still retains the historical traces of modern Busan. To preserve this unique character, artists and local residents worked together to create this village art, resulting in the beautiful Gamcheon Culture Village. Strolling through Gamcheon Culture Village, you can see colorful murals at every turn, view the sea in the distance from the observation deck, hear the whistles of ships setting sail, and browse and purchase exquisite little gifts in the art shops.

No. 1 of Hot Springs Attractions in South Korea

SPA LAND Centum City

SPA LAND Centum City is located on the first floor of Shinsegae Centum City department store in Busan's Haeundae district, a natural hot spring and sauna facility within a shopping mall where you can easily stop by for a soak after shopping. The hot spring water is sourced from approx. 1 km underground, with two types of naturally different mineral compositions—a rare feature among urban sauna facilities. The hot spring area boasts nearly twenty pools of various sizes, including high-temperature, medium-temperature, and cold pools, with standing, seated, and reclining options to suit different preferences, allowing guests to experience them at their own pace. The thermal therapy zone is the highlight here, featuring thirteen themed heat rooms that bring bathing cultures from around the world under one roof: the Roman room recreates ancient Roman baths, the Türkiye-style hammam, and the Finnish dry sauna, alongside Korean options like the loess room, charcoal room, salt room, and pyramid room. After heating up, cool off in the ice room—the contrast between hot and cold leaves you utterly relaxed. Outdoors, there's an open-air foot bath where you can gaze at the sky while soaking, with a pebble walkway along the pool's edge for a leisurely stroll. The contrast between winter's chill and the hot spring water is especially soothing. Upon entry, you'll receive an electronic wristband to record shoe storage, locker usage, and in-house purchases, with a unified settlement upon departure—no need to carry a wallet. The bathing area is gender-segregated, while public areas require changing into sauna suits provided by the facility, with towels and toiletries all available—just come light. When tired from soaking, you can rest in the lounge chairs, nap in the sleeping room, or enjoy a classic sauna combo—sweet sikhye with boiled eggs—at the restaurant, café, or instant noodle bar. Many travelers make it a routine to schedule this after shopping or long haul flights, taking a half-day break before moving on.

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in South Korea

Haeundae Blueline Park

‘Where the blue sky and sea breathe' Welcome to Haeundae Blue Line Park. Haeundae Blue Line Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the old Donghae Nambu Line railway facility from Haeundae Mipo to Cheongsapo to Songjeong, a 4.8km section. It is the core tourist facility of Haeundae Tourist Special Zone in Busan, an international tourist city that operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along the beautiful coastal scenery. Mipo Station is located on the right side of the sea, with Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and you can see Igidae and Oryukdo Island in the center. You can also use the Sky Capsule. #HaeundaeBeach #RestaurantStreet #FoodTruck #MipoPort #SkyCapsule #HaeundaeBeachTrain Address: 13 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan According to the National Oceanographic Research Institute, the Dalmaji Tunnel Station is located in front of Haewoljeong Pavilion on Dalmaji Pass, which is the boundary between the East Sea and the South Sea. If the weather is good, you can see Japan's Tsushima Island in the 11 o'clock direction. #RainbowTunnel #NightView #Sunrise #MoonMajiTunnel #TsushimaView #PhotoZone The 'Haewol' of Haewol Observatory Station means 'enjoying the scenery while meeting the sun and moon together'. You can see the blue sea of ​​Haeundae from the skywalk consisting of the letter 'U' and the crescent-shaped main tower. #Skywalk #Thrill #UnobstructedView #HaewolObservatory Cheongsapo Station is famous for its beautiful sunrise and sunset, and the crosswalk in front of Cheongsapo Station is famous for resembling a scene from the animation . This is a popular photo spot for tourists with its unique scene created by the sea, the road, and the Haeundae Beach Train. #SlamDunk #Crossing #SkyCapsule #Lighthouse #GrilledClams #CheongsapoPort #PhotoSpot Address: 116 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan The Daritdol Observatory at Daritdol Observatory Station was created in the shape of a blue dragon, which is said to be the guardian deity of Cheongsapo Village, and the bottom is made of transparent glass, so you can feel the thrill of walking on the sea. The name Daritdol comes from the fact that the reef in front of the observatory seems to be connected to Tsushima Island like a stepping stone. Also, if you look closely at the sea, you can see female divers who are still diving. #DaritdolObservatory #Cheongsapo #Skywalk #Scenery #Spectacular The road from Gudeokpo Station to Mipo via Cheongsapo is called Haeundae Sampo-gil. This area is beautiful with reeds and oddly shaped rocks, and now there are many unique restaurants and cafes here, making it a great place to make memories while enjoying the leisurely ocean view. #Gudeokpo #Cafe #Healing #Nature #Restaurant #CafeTour Songjeong Beach at Songjeong Station is one of the three major beaches in eastern Busan, and is popular as a family vacation spot because of its shallow waters and gentle slope. Also, surfers flock to Songjeong Beach all year round, and celebrities joke that if you take a picture at Songjeong Beach, it is indistinguishable from Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, and it is in the spotlight as a mecca for surfing. #Songjeong #ModernCulturalHeritage #SongjeongStation #Surfing #SongjeongBeach #e-Station Address: 60 Songjeongjungang-ro 8beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in South Korea

Haeundae Blueline Park Train

‘Where the blue sky and sea breathe' Welcome to Haeundae Blue Line Park. Haeundae Blue Line Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the old Donghae Nambu Line railway facility from Haeundae Mipo to Cheongsapo to Songjeong, a 4.8km section. It is the core tourist facility of Haeundae Tourist Special Zone in Busan, an international tourist city that operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along the beautiful coastal scenery.

No. 8 of Night Attractions in South Korea

BUSAN X the SKY

• Located in ‘Haeundae L City Landmark Tower', the second tallest building in Korea (411.6m) • In addition to Busan's world-famous landmarks (Gwangan Bridge, Marine City), you can view Busan day and night. • Internal facilities include ‘X the Photo', where you can record special memories against the backdrop of the sea above, and ‘X the Gift', a souvenir shop where you can keep your memories for a long time. △ This is an observatory where you can enjoy the wide ocean view of Haeundae, one of the eight scenic spots of Korea, and the splendid city view of Busan. Experience the endless world that unfolds at your feet at Busan X the Sky!  △Sky Cruise, which moves at high speed from the 1st floor to the 100th floor, allows you to enjoy the fantastic moment of movement as you ride the elevator, fly into the sky like a hot air balloon, and explore the fantastic seabed. △Feel the thrill flowing through your body as you look down at the white sandy beach and sea of ​​Haeundae spread out beneath the transparent glass floor. △The wide ocean view clearly shows Gwangan Bridge, Oryukdo Island, and Tsushima Island on clear days. △You can see the colorful scenery of Busan and the dynamics of the sea changing with large moving media. △Enjoy a great show at SkyX Show using Haeundae as your canvas!

No. 14 of Best Things to Do in Busan

Busan Tower

The Busan Tower is located in Yongdusan Park, which has a panoramic view of the city of Busan, and is regarded as a landmark of Busan. On the top of Busan Tower, there is an observatory built on the top of the Duobao Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, and you can see the panoramic view of Busan. The tower has cultural facilities such as cafes, children's amusement parks, musical instrument museums, and cultural heritage exhibition halls. There is also a souvenir shop in the lobby on the first floor, and many tourists come to buy Korean folk crafts. The main products include key rings, wallets, shell business card cases, photo frames, masks, mini ceramic products and dolls, etc. Among them, masks, key rings, shell fans and business card cases are very popular among foreign customers.

Selected for Night Attractions in South Korea

Yongdusan Park

Yongdusan Park is a park that encompasses the entire hill. The hill's shape resembles a dragon's head reaching toward the harbor, which is how it got its name. In the past, the hill was covered in dense pine forests and was once known as "Songhyunsan." The park entrance features an outdoor escalator, allowing visitors to ride up from the commercial street and enter the park, making it convenient for those who want to enjoy a high vantage point while shopping. The park's attractions are centrally located. The flower clock in the hilltop plaza is decorated with fresh flowers, with different colors for each season. Nearby stands a bronze statue of the Joseon naval hero Yi Sun-sin, and the bell pavilion next to it houses the Citizen's Bell. Ringing the bell to welcome the New Year at the turn of the year is a long-standing city tradition in Busan. The park's landmark is the approx. 120m Busan Tower. The observation deck at the top offers a wide view, allowing you to overlook Busan Port, Yeongdo, and Yeongdo Bridge, as well as enjoy the scenery of the surrounding streets. After nightfall, the tower lights up, reflecting against the night view of the harbor. The park is compact and easy to explore; if you come in the evening, you can first enjoy the flower clock and the bronze statue, then ascend the tower to view the night scenery.

No. 4 of Activities in South Korea

Local Markets in Busan

No. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Busan

Running Man Busan

The RunningMan theme experience center (Busan store) of the popular Korean variety show RunningMan is a must-visit place for loyal fans of RunningMan to visit Korea! The RunningMan Theme Experience Center has 12 themes, challenge the levels, find R coins, and become a real RunningMan member. The theme experience hall inside is different from that in Insadong, Seoul. Come and enjoy a special experience that is different from the Seoul RunningMan theme experience hall!