Having trouble figuring out where to watch this year’s fireworks display?
Here is a list of 12 alternative places if you don’t want to mess with the large crowds, or can’t afford the high-priced seating at the bars or grandstands on Gwangan Beach.
Popular Vantage Points to Watch the Busan Fireworks Festival
Gwangalli Beach – The best place to experience the full show, including the music and synchronized fireworks, but also the most crowded.
Jangsan Mountain – Offers sweeping views of the fireworks and city skyline, but the display is distant and getting down the mountain afterward can be difficult.
Marine City Cinema Street – A good alternative to Gwangalli with waterfront views, although some fireworks may be partially blocked by buildings.
Mipo, at the End of Haeundae Beach – Generally less crowded than Gwangalli, but the fireworks are far away and visibility can be limited.
Near Samick Beach Apartment – Offers excellent views of Gwangandaegyo Bridge without being in the center of Gwangalli Beach, though crowds can still be heavy.
Namcheon Port – A good option for watching the fireworks near the bridge, but viewing space is limited and can fill up quickly.
Yonghoman Bay (in Front of LG Metro City Apartments in Nam-gu) – Provides a different angle of the fireworks with potentially smaller crowds, but some parts of the main display may be harder to see.
Igidae – Offers scenic views from the southern coastline, but limited lighting, uneven paths, and possible access restrictions make it less convenient.
Hwangnyeongsan Mountain – Excellent for panoramic views and photography, but the fireworks appear smaller and traffic can be difficult before and after the event.
Millak Waterfront Park – Offers a good view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge from the eastern side, but expect large crowds and limited space.
Nurimaru APEC House, Dongbaekseom Island – A quieter alternative with coastal views, but the fireworks are distant and some viewing angles may be obstructed.
Dalmajigil Road – A possible option for avoiding the main crowds, but the fireworks are distant and trees or buildings may block the view.
Geumnyeonsan Mountain Observation Deck – Offers one of the better elevated views of Gwangalli and the fireworks, but limited parking and heavy traffic can make access difficult.
Important: Viewing conditions and access restrictions can change on festival day. Some areas may be closed or subject to crowd controls.
Bonus location — The new cafes along the new W Apartments in Yongho-dong has a few cafes and a promenade which are deemed the latest “hotspot” to check out the fireworks this year.
The fireworks take place on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 7 p.m.
