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Haeundae Beach vs Gwangalli Beach
Both Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Haeundae Beach ranks significantly better than Gwangalli Beach. Haeundae Beach comes in at 91 with accolades from 4 publications including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Haeundae Beach
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Fodor's
"Whatever the season, this gorgeous inner-city beach and the surrounding neighborhood are destinations unto themselves."
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Be sure to pop into the tourist information center for a free foot spa after exploring.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Beautiful Haeundae is the country’s most famous beach."
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Afar Magazine
"A shallow bay and clear waters make it ideal for swimming and families, and it has plenty of other attractions besides the sand and sea."
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Frommer's
"From June to August this beach is packed, although the waters remain warm enough for swimming through September."
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Gwangalli Beach
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Lonely Planet
"Although the wall of commercial development behind the beach diminishes the daytime experience, Gwangalli really shines at night."
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Fodor's
"Attracts fewer tourists and more locals than the neighboring Haeundae Beach, the sands here are equally beautiful and the views much better."
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Frommer's
"Famous for its fine sand, Gwangalli Beach stretches 1.4km."
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