Haeundae River Cruise is an urban cruise tourist attraction located in Marine City, Haeundae-gu, Busan. Departing from APEC Naru Park, it offers a course where you can see Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, allowing you to view both the river and the sea as Busan's first urban cruise. Regular sailings are organized as day cruises, night cruises, and dinner cruises, enabling enjoyment of both daytime and nighttime views of Suyeonggang, Haeundae, and Gwangalli sea in one experience. The cruises operate under various themes and routes depending on day and night, especially allowing guests to enjoy a romantic atmosphere along with night views in the evening. Various programs are prepared to accommodate a wide range of customers from families, couples, to groups.
Haeundae River Cruise is the first urban cruise ship in Busan that allows passengers to see both rivers and the sea from APEC Naru Park to Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Cruises run weekdays, sunset and night time, and late-night, so you passengers can enjoy the the view of Suyeonggang River, Haeundae, and Gwangallihaebyeon Beach both day and night. There is a cafe where passengers in queue can relax before boarding, a kiosk photo print, and a gift shop. The cruise takes about an hour, and indoor shoes, blankets, cell phone charging cables, water, tea, beverages, and snacks are available for passengers.
Centum APEC Naru Park is a clean and convenient park in Busan, ideal for walking. The name 'Naru Park' comes from this site’s history as a riverside ferry crossing. On weekends, you can easily find families, couples, and friends enjoying picnics, walks, and biking. Throughout APEC Naru Park, sculptures by artists displayed during the Busan Biennale add a special charm for visitors. The walking course along the Suyeong Riverside is popular; starting at Suyeonggyo near the park entrance and walking to Jwasuyeonggyo at the park’s far end completes a section of the Busan Galmaetgil trail. The park also has a bike rental shop where you can choose a bike and ride free for one hour. Helmets are also provided for free to prevent accidents.
Suyeong-gu is a region with a long history and tradition, known for its outstanding natural scenery. Behind it lies the picturesque Geumryeonsan Mountain, and in front is Gwangalli Beach, making it a typical baesan imhae (mountain behind, sea in front) scenic area. During the Joseon Dynasty, it was a militarily important area housing the Gyeongsangjwado Naval Commander’s Office, and the name Suyeong originated as an abbreviation of this naval command and is now established as a place name. Suyeong Park is located on the site of the Gyeongsangjwado Naval Commander’s Headquarters, which oversaw the four naval bases on the southern coast during the Joseon period. Although the fortress no longer exists, related historic remains remain in Suyeong Park. Within the park are Cultural Heritage Type 1 sites such as the South Gate of the Gyeongsangjwado Naval Fortress, two monuments including the 25 Volunteer Corps, four intangible heritages such as Suyeong Noryeong, two natural monuments including the Korean pine and euonymus trees, and five non-designated national heritage sites including the shrine of General An Yong-bok. The Suyeong Folk Art Center preserves and manages these. The shrine of General An Yong-bok, who secured acknowledgment from the Japanese that Dokdo is Korean territory, and the Memorial Tower for the Loyal Spirits, along with the Song Grandma Shrine and the Cho Grandpa Shrine, represent the soul of the Suyeong people. It is a historic and educational site where one can see Busan’s folklore in one place. Though a historic symbolic heritage park, it is also a familiar light walking space for citizens, with its wooded, cool trails making it an ideal urban healing spot.
Suyeong-gu of Busan is a historical district nestled between Geumnyeonsan Mountain and Gwangalli Beach. It was the site of the Gyeongsang Jwado Marine Headquarters during the Joseon dynasty. In fact, its name 'Suyeong' was derived from 'Sugunjeoldosayeong,' meaning 'marine headquarters.'
The Suyeong Sajeok Park was established in commemoration of the spirit of the Suyeong residents. It is designed to show their maritime lifestyle.
The Cinema Center is a place where you can enjoy films of various genres and sophisticated performances, serving as Busan's representative complex cultural space for visual media. Since its opening in 2011, it has established itself as a leading cultural and artistic institution in Korea, achieving the highest grade of UNESCO Creative Cities for Film, becoming the first cinema to be certified as an 'Excellent Indoor Air Facility,' and being selected as a Korea Unique Venue for four consecutive years. It features various theaters of different sizes, including a 4,000-seat outdoor theater where the opening and closing ceremonies of the Busan International Film Festival are held, as well as the Sky Theater, Medium Theater, Small Theater, Cinematheque, Indieplus, and a film library.
