A briefing session on the operation of public beaches during the summer season was held on May 23 at Busan City Hall in order to complete preparations prior to their opening on July 1.
The government decided to lower the national crisis level for COVID-19 from “serious” to “alert” beginning June 1, 2023. The city expects that the number of beachgoers will increase sharply this year, and therefore is focusing on safety at public beaches in Busan.
The briefing session aimed to establish how best to deliver a safe and pleasant beach experience for beachgoers.
Preparations in the following areas were thoroughly discussed:
△ Safety·transportation·security
△ Improving beach facilities, including restrooms, shower booths and more
△ Preventing price gouging of accommodation, food and beach parasols and tube rentals.
Visitors to beaches can enjoy various programs that harness the uniqueness of beaches in Busan and nearby tourism resources. The programs include a space-out competition at Haeundae Beach, 'Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams' Music Show, Gwangalli M Drone Light Show every Saturday night at Gwangalli Beach, marine sports, ocean healing programs and more.
The official opening of the seven beaches in Busan is from July 1 until August 31. However, Haeundae and Songjeong beaches are partially open in June, while Gwangalli, Songdo, Dadaepo, Ilgwang and Imnang beaches are scheduled to open from July 1.
*The beaches may close due to inclement weather.
Beach | Opening Period | Opening Hours | |
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Songdo | July 1 – August 31 (62 days) | 09:00∼18:00 | |
Haeundae | - Partially open: June 1-June 30 (300m in front of tourist information center) - Officially Open: July 1 – August 31 (62 days) |
09:00∼18:00 | (In June) - Lifeguard stations - Beach parasols restricted |
Songjeong | - Partially Open: June 1-June 30
(150m in front of the beach information center) - Officially Open: July 1 – August 31 (62 days) |
09:00∼18:00 | (In June) - Lifeguard stations - Beach parasols restricted |
Dadaepo | July 1 – August 31 (62 days) (62 days) | 09:00∼18:00 | |
Gwangalli | July 1 – August 31 (62 days) (62 days) | 09:00∼18:00 | |
Ilgwang | July 1 – August 31 (62 days) (62 days) | 09:00∼18:00 | |
Imnang | July 1 – August 31 (62 days) (62 days) | 09:00∼18:00 |