Haeundae Arboretum
해운대수목원
About
A free municipal arboretum with a May rose garden, autumn reeds and foliage, and spacious walking paths.
A former landfill is now a broad municipal arboretum, with rose beds, reed fields and walking paths instead of anything to eat or buy. The rose garden is the main seasonal draw: May is when visitors say it looks best. Later in the year, autumn leaves and reeds give the grounds a different reason to come. The setting is quiet and open, and the park is described as Korea’s largest public arboretum. Come for a walk rather than a tightly planned sightseeing circuit. The paths are generally gentle enough for strollers, with some slopes, and shelters and pavilions offer places to pause. Families picnic here, school groups visit, and solo walkers can find room to take their time. Some visitors mention goats, donkeys, ostriches and sheep, though the animals are not the main focus of the grounds. Admission and parking are free; the large lot holds more than 600 cars. You can arrive on foot from Banyeo Nongsan Market Station on subway Line 4, but the walk from exit 2 takes about 35 minutes. Bus 106 or 107 stops at Haeundae Arboretum. It is open 09:00–17:00 every day except Tuesday, so check the day before setting out. Free parasols are lent at the entrance in summer, and pavilions provide some relief, but shade is sparse across parts of the park. Toilets are limited. This suits families, picnickers and anyone wanting an unhurried stretch outdoors, especially in May or during autumn foliage. Keep expectations measured outside those seasons: some areas remain under development, flowers can be sparse, and the exposed paths get very hot in summer. Bring water and sun protection, and allow time to wander rather than expecting a dense, fully shaded forest.
Local tips
- Visit in May for the rose garden, or in autumn for foliage and reeds.
- Take bus 106 or 107 to the Haeundae Arboretum stop if you want to avoid the long station walk.
- Arrive before 17:00 and avoid Tuesdays, when the arboretum is closed.
- Bring water and sun protection; shade is limited in parts of the park.
- Book through Busan’s integrated booking service if you want a guided program.
Details
- 반여농산물시장역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 09:00–17:00
- Monday
- 09:00–17:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 09:00–17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–17:00
- Friday
- 09:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–17:00