Korea’s second largest city, Busan is a coastal city full of charms. The nightscape in particular is outstanding. Discover the most beautiful attractions through the city’s nighttime tourism brand “Starry Night in Busan.”

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show

The oceanfront of Gwangalli Beach is famous for the gorgeous view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and fireworks show. Now, Gwagalli M Drone Light Show adds to the charm of the evening beach every Saturday!

The Gwangalli M Drone Light Show is the first permanent drone show in Korea that takes place against the backdrop of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Gwangalli Beach. The show has a different theme every week, using five hundred drones to colorfully embroider the night sky with moves that are on point. It’s as if the drones are putting on a digital fireworks show.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show takes place for 10 minutes twice a day every Saturday. Spectators can enjoy hundreds of drones that create fascinating and dynamic images from the shore of Gwangalli Beach.

Night Time Cycling along Oncheoncheon Stream

Oncheoncheon City Park is a great place to enjoy cycling, even for beginners. The park is a well-preserved natural environment and has even paths, offering the bliss of nature in the city.

After a pleasant ride in the late afternoon, we recommend taking a break at one of the cafés lined along Oncheoncheon Stream. You’ll find several cafés, each with a charming mood and aroma of its own. A sweet dessert and refreshing drink are the perfect treat to get you recharged.

Diamond Tower, a Landmark of Busan

Diamond Tower, previously known as the Busan Tower, is an iconic landmark of Busan. Diamond Tower was first founded in 1972 in Yongdusan Park and has represented Busan ever since.

Diamond Tower is a must-see attraction for travelers touring the city. It can easily be reached by taking the subway to Nampo Station (Busan Subway Line 1) and leaving through Exit 1 to Yongdusan Park.

Busan Tower was renamed to Diamond Tower after its renewal to a beautiful night light space. The tower has photo zones where every shot turns into a masterpiece.

On the 5^th floor of the tower is an observatory that puts on a “Fireworks Mapping Show” after sunset all year round. Enjoy a lively digital fireworks show spanning across the windows every 10 minutes.

The 4^th floor is decorated with the theme of “Submarine in the Sky.” As its name suggests, the floor is designed to give visitors a feeling as if they are inside a submarine but offers a panoramic view of Busan from 120 meters above ground instead of exploring under water.

Best Nightscape Walking Spots

The slower you travel, the more you see! Read on for a list of recommended walking paths to get a glimpse of Busan after sunset.

Suyeonggang Walking Path

The city of Busan becomes even brighter by night as the lights reflect off of Suyeonggang River. Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully by the riverside promenade. The left bridge path is particularly popular due to its colorful LED and laser lights.

As you walk on the bridge, you can appreciate the view of the city from a different angle with every step. Follow the bridge and you’ll soon pass by Suyeongman Bay and reach Millak Water Park.

Millak Water Park is where you can take in the view of the “Marine City,” which includes the Gwangadaegyo Bridge and high-rise buildings. Many locals and tourists visit here during summer nights to enjoy the evening breeze while gazing upon one of the most scenic cityscapes in Busan.

Dadaepo Gouni Eco Trail

Dadaepo Beach is the only place in Busan where you can catch both the sunrise and the sunset. The beach also has an estuary, a geographical feature that creates an atmosphere unique to Dadaepo Beach.

Don’t miss out on Dadaepo Beach Park and Nakjo Fountain on your way to the beach from Dadaepo Beach Station. Walk further and you’ll soon reach Gouni Eco Trail.

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Gouni Eco Trail is charming in the dark as during the day. After sunset, lightings installed on the wooden deck softly brighten the pathway and create a tranquil mood. Visitors are recommended to follow the trail right before sunset, when the trail's serene beauty is at its peak.

Myeongnan Road

Korean pollacks are nowadays a rare catch, but in the 1900s, they were primarily caught in Hamgyeongnam-do (presently a region in North Korea) and distributed from the neighborhood of Choryang in Busan. In efforts to continue Korean food legacy, Dong-gu in Busan has founded the “Myeongnan Road” (Pollack Roe Road) centered on Ibagu Chungjeonso and Myeongnan Brand Lab.

Ibagu Chungjeonso offers a pollack roe cooking program where you can make and try pollack roe pasta. The cooking program uses high-quality fermented pollack roe as an ingredient for a one-of-a-kind pasta. You can make an oil-based pasta or a cream pasta according to your preference; the cooking program is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes long. It’s a great hands-on program to make memories with your friends and family.

Myeongnan Brand Lab is located across from Ibagu Chungjeonso. The lab consists of a pollack roe cafeteria, content lab, and a rooftop. Their signature dishes are myeongnan rolling pizza, myeongnan gnocchi, and myeongnan buerre. It is a unique brunch café that has gained much attention through the word of mouth via social media.

Busan City Tour Bus on a Double-decker

The best way to enjoy Busan’s iconic attractions is none other than hopping on the Busan City Tour Bus! Busan City Tour Bus program is the first of its kind to implement an open top double-decker bus in Korea.

Busan City Tour Bus offers several tours, including the Red Line Course and the Green Line Course. However, the most popular course is the Night View Tour that takes place once a day on Fridays and Saturdays. The Night View Tour route starts from Busan Station and passes by major attractions such as Busandaegyo Bridge, Gwangalli Beach, Marine City, and Jagalchi & Gukje Markets, to name a few, before returning to Busan Station.

The bus makes a short stop for 10 minutes at Gwangalli Beach and Songdo Cloud Trail for photo time. Passengers can get off the bus and take amazing snapshots or simply look around and admire the view.

The tour offers the chance to appreciate the nighttime charms of Busan and unhindered views of the ocean for 2 hours and 30 minutes as it crosses Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Namhangdaegyo Bridge, and Gwangandaego Bridge through the motorway.

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* This column was last updated in August 2022, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.