Busan's Haeundae District is set to launch a summer night walking event alongside a fall tourism program.
The initiative aims to enhance community participation in health programs and expand tourism content by utilizing coastal and urban resources during nighttime.
The district will host the 'Haenuri Trail Walking Together' event eight times until November. The first event will take place on the 28th at 7 p.m. at Haeundae Square (Haeundae Beach Event Plaza). Participants will complete a warm-up before walking along Course 1 and Course 8 with a trekking guide.
Registration is open for 120 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, and finishers will receive a completion badge. Interested residents can sign up via the QR code on the Haeundae District website banner.
Course 1, titled 'The Sea Railway Shaped by Waves and Train Tracks,' covers 6.2 km and takes about two hours. It starts at Haeundae Square and passes through the Blue Line Railway, Haewol Observatory, and Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, ending at the old Songjeong Station.
Course 8, named 'Dongbaek Cinema Road Embracing Dongbaek Island and Haeundae,' also spans 6.2 km and takes about two hours, starting at Haeundae Square and passing through Dongbaek Island and Marine City, concluding at the Jaesong-dong Cinema Center. Both routes offer scenic views of the ocean breeze and urban nightscape.
The 'Haenuri Trail' is a 50 km walking path that connects the sea, forest, and urban areas, allowing participants to enjoy health and leisure through themed courses that cover approximately 10,000 steps.
The themes include Moonlight Walk for Courses 1 and 8, Sunset Walk for Courses 2 and 3, Green Healing Road for Course 4, Village Waterway Walk for Course 5, Mind Rest Walk for Course 6, and Cinema Healing Road for Course 7.
The specific segments are as follows: Course 1 from Haeundae Square to the old Songjeong Station, Course 2 from the old Songjeong Station to Haeundae Station on the subway, Course 3 from Haeundae Station to Jaesong-dong Byeolcheonji Children's Park, Course 4 from Byeolcheonji Children's Park to Bansong-dong Kkotdarae Park, Course 5 from Kkotdarae Park to Seokdae Station on the subway, Course 6 from Seokdae Station to Seokdae-dong Dongcheon Bridge, Course 7 from Dongcheon Bridge to the Cinema Center, and Course 8 from Haeundae Square to the Cinema Center.
This fall, the 'Half-Price Travel' cultural festival will promote the revitalization of the Dalmaji Road commercial area and encourage extended tourism.
The district has been selected for Busan's '2026 Regional Specialized Content Contest' to attract tourists with this program. 'Half-Price Travel' signifies a warm welcome to visitors to Haeundae while offering cultural experiences at discounted prices.
The festival will run from September 12 to November 21, excluding the Chuseok holiday, every Saturday from 1:20 p.m. to 9 p.m. The A course, running from October 31 to November 21, will cater to foreign tourists.
The program is divided into three courses: A, B, and C, featuring gallery exhibitions, pottery experiences, tea meditation, perfume making, and leather crafts. At 8 p.m., a 'Moonlight Music Concert' featuring musicals, folk music, acoustic bands, fusion traditional music, and popera performances will take place, along with a 'Moonlight Night Walk' carrying lanterns.
The participation fee is 30,000 won per person, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting on the 18th through the Eventus website. More details can be found on the Haeundae District Office website.
Kim Seong-su, the district mayor, stated, "The Haenuri Trail is a unique walking path where nature, urban life, and culture come together. We will continue to operate various themed programs that reflect the seasons and local characteristics to promote a walking culture in daily life."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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