The story of Haeundae Beach
Haeundae is Busan's most popular beach, with around 1.5 km of fine sand. Its name comes from the scholar Choe Chi-won, who carved the characters "Haeundae" on a rock here over a thousand years ago.
In summer it fills with umbrellas and swimmers; the rest of the year it hosts festivals, including a sand festival and the polar bear swim in January.
