[2025 Busan Attraction] Travel Guide for Nurimaru APEC House (Updated Mar)

Busan Christmas Trip Day 1 Itinerary Morning 1. Haeundae Beach Walk (9:00~10:00) • Enjoy the winter sea & walk along the beach • Check out the night view spots at The Bay 101 in advance 2. Haeundae Blueline Park Beach Train (10:10~11:00) • Ride the train from Mipo → Cheongsapo → Songjeong • Enjoy the sea view from Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory 3. Songjeong Cafe Street (11:10~12:00) • Have a warm cup of coffee at an ocean view cafe • Recommendations: Cafe Roof, Moru Bakery 4. Lunch: Restaurants near Dongbaekseom (12:30~13:30) • Recommended: Haeundae Milmyeon (cold noodles) or crab dishes ⸻ Afternoon 5. Dongbaekseom & Nurimaru APEC House (14:00~15:00) • Walk around Dongbaekseom and enjoy the winter sea • Take commemorative photos at the APEC House Observatory 6. Gwangandaegyo Bridge Drive (15:30~16:00) • If you have a rental car, enjoy the view while crossing the bridge 7. Nampo-dong & Gwangbok-dong Christmas Tree Festival (16:30~18:00) • Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and see the tree lights • Snack tour at BIFF Square & Gukje Market (seed hotteok, fish cake) ⸻ Evening 8. Songdo Marine Cable Car (18:30~19:30) • Enjoy the night view in the Christmas atmosphere 9. Gwangalli Beach Night View & Fireworks Show (20:00~21:30) • Check out the limited-time Christmas fireworks • Enjoy the lights along the beach & have a warm tea at a beach view cafe

Nurimaru APEC House is a summit conference hall that combines traditional Korean architecture with modern design. It is internationally renowned and is one of the famous tourist attractions in Busan. Located by the sea, it offers beautiful ocean views and is surrounded by a large garden with trees and flowers that bloom in different seasons.

The name of Busan APEC Nurimaru House (Nurimaru APEC House) is composed of the pure Korean words Nuri (world), maru (summit), and the symbol of the APEC meeting venue, APEC House, meaning 'the gathering place of the world's summit, the home of the APEC meeting'. Located on the naturally scenic Dongbaek Island, it is surrounded by dense camellia trees and pine forests, and has been used as a memorial hall and venue for high-level international conferences after the APEC meeting. The Busan APEC Nurimaru House is a three-story building, its design modernizes the traditional Korean 'pavilion', and the shape of the roof vividly depicts the ridgeline of Dongbaek Island. The interior decoration reflects the visual perspective of Korea's creative traditional culture. With the concept of a Korean house hall, at the entrance, one can see Oryukdo Islands, Gwangan Bridge, Gwangalli Beach, and more. Adjacent to Haeundae Beach, it is not only a place to enjoy the spectacular views of Haeundae but also a high-level international conference venue that combines natural beauty with modern aesthetics. Transportation route: Subway - Get off at Dongbaek Station on Line 2, come out of Exit 1 of Dongbaek Station and walk for 10 minutes to arrive.

1. Wander around and take photos at Gamcheon-dong Culture Village. When you get tired, find a shop to take a break, have a snack, drink a drink, or even have a meal. At about 6pm, I ordered a 4,000 won expresso at a coffee shop, enjoying the colorful scenery created by the well-arranged architecture and cultural beauty. 2. The route from Haeundae to Dongbaek Park to the Bay 101 is easy and convenient. Haeundae Beach has a well-planned beach and seawater, with buildings as the background. The whole leisure atmosphere makes people feel relaxed and good for taking photos. Walking into Dongbaek Park, I saw the APEC World Summit Building (visitable before 17:00. I walked around it and didn’t think there was anything to see. You can also fill water and go to the toilet during non-visiting hours) Leaving the park to the parking lot to take pictures of the reflection of the Bay 101 building 3. Songdao Turtle Skywalk + Yannan Coastal Seaview Trail I didn't take the cable car. I took photos of the extended curve of the Skywalk against the backdrop of the blue sky and blue sea. Take a stroll on the beach in the autumn evening, accompanied by the sunset and the cool sea breeze, and walk up the many red steps beside the rocky shore. This is the "Yannan Coastal Seaview Trail". Watching the waves hitting the rocks and listening to the healing sound of the waves, the more than 1 kilometer sea view trail has a great overall scenery and feeling. 4. The attractions to visit during this free trip are as follows: Gamcheon-dong Culture Village + Haeundae + Dongbaekseom Island + APEC Sebong Tower + The Bay 101 + Songdo Skywalk + Amnam Coastal Seaview Trail + Lotte Department Store + Busan Tower + Beomeosa Temple + Bokcheon Museum + Bokcheon-dong Ancient Tombs + Dongnae-eup Fortress + Janglim Port + Choryang Story Road 168 Steps + Baekhyeontan Culture Village + Haedong Yonggung Temple + Fisheries Science Museum + BIFF Plaza + 40 Steps + Jagalchi Market + International Market 5. Conclusion: Compared to the bustling capital Seoul, I prefer the seaport city of Busan. Not only can I relax and slow down my pace, but the blue sky and white clouds combined with the ocean scent in the air create a more holiday atmosphere. It also has convenient transportation and cheap prices. Come on, I promise you will fall in love with it. ---- Silver Member Up to 5% discount on restaurants Earn Trip Coins Gold Member Up to 10% discount on restaurants Earn extra 10% Trip Coins #Free VIP room change on the 27th of each month Member Day