Hwamyeong Travel Guide

Busan

Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong

Mountains and riverfront views create an atmosphere of being in the country in this northern Busan neighbourhood, far from the frenzy of the city centre.

Emerging from Hwamyeong subway station after a short trip from the city centre, you may find it hard to believe how close you are to Busan. Girded by mountains and the slow-moving Nakdong River, with a mostly residential population, Hwamyeong is the perfect place to relax and recover from a trip to downtown. Make this a home base from which to explore the high-rises to the south. Go from mountain to river and back again in a day and fall asleep to the sound of crickets outside your window.

Start the day with a run, skate or walk along the paths of the Waterfront Park, which overlooks Busan’s main waterway. Enjoy the wetland scenery or join a game of badminton or soccer taking place on the park’s many courts.

Get a sense of Hwamyeong’s connection with the water at the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, a fascinating lens onto the fishing heritage of Busan, including the opportunity to look at real catches and old technology still being used today.

Head into the nearby mountains, toward the forests. About 25 minutes’ drive northeast is the Hwamyeong Arboretum, a huge complex with hundreds of walking trails and a multilevel greenhouse showcasing both native Korean and foreign plants.

Hwamyeong, in northern Busan, is a 30-minute subway ride from most parts of downtown Busan. Get here in 45 minutes from Busan station. The airport is a 45-minute train ride away. Bus networks provide connections within Hwamyeong. Much of the construction in Hwamyeong is new and includes several international hotel chains. A recent cleanup project has revitalized the river, but swimming here is still not advisable.

In the summer, end the day at Hwamyeong Ecological Park Swimming Pool, where DJ concerts and food trucks keep the party going well into the evening.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Hwamyeong

Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is ฿3,722 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,722
฿4,504 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Lotte Hotel Busan
Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is ฿5,360 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿5,360
฿5,896 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
Ananti at Busan Cove
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is ฿1,599 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿1,599
฿1,759 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Paradise Hotel Busan

Paradise Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is ฿5,235 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,235
฿6,334 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Paradise Hotel Busan
Signiel Busan

Signiel Busan

5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is ฿6,282 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,282
฿7,601 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Signiel Busan
Asti Hotel Busan Station

Asti Hotel Busan Station

4 out of 5
7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is ฿2,542 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,542
฿2,796 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Asti Hotel Busan Station
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Other neighbourhoods around Hwamyeong

Busan which includes wild flowers, mountains and a city

Gangseo District

5/5(1 area review)

Get to know Gangseo District and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Busan New Port and Daejeo Ecological Park, and you can jump on the metro at Gangseo-gu Office Station or Sports Park Station to get around the city.

Gangseo District
Chungnyeolsa featuring heritage elements, wild flowers and a garden

Dongnae District

Dongnae District is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.

Dongnae District
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Yeonsan

During your stop in Yeonsan, check out the restaurants, and jump on the metro at Yeonsan Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Yeonsan
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Yeonje-gu

Visitors to Yeonje-gu like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at City Hall Station or Mulmangol Station to see top sights like Busan Asiad Main Stadium while you're in the area.

Yeonje-gu
Busanjin showing wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers

Seomyeon

Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.

Seomyeon

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