Where is Haeundae Beach located?
Q: Where is Haeundae Beach located?
A: Haeundae Beach is located at the southeast end of the city of Busan in South Korea.
Q: Who named Haeundae Beach?
A: Haeundae was so named by scholar Choi Chi-Won (857~?) of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57~AD 935).
Q: What is the length and width of Haeundae beach?
A: Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30~50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400㎡.
Q: What is the composition of the sand on this beach?
A: The sand of this beach is composed of sand that comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally eroded by the wind over time.
Q: When did development projects begin in Haedunge Beach?
A: Development projects began in 1990 with Haendue New Town and Centum City has been ongoing since early 2000.
Q: What event takes place annually at Haedunge Beach?
A: The annual Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) takes place at Haedunge Beach every year.
Q: What event happens during the first week of January at this beach?
A:The "Polar Bear Club", held by Choseon Beach Hotel since 1988, happens during the first week of January when temperatures are around 0°C.
