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on Busan, South Korea. In this video we'll be sharing our experiences visiting the
Gwangan area in Busan to see Gwangalli beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. We will show
you how to get to Gwangalli Beach, things to do at Gwangalli Beach and travel tips
for visiting Gwangalli Beach and to view Gwangandaegyo bridge. Gwangalli beach
stretches 1.4 kilometers and is located Gwanganhaebyeon-ro in Busan. Across
the water from the beach is the famous Gwangandaegyo Bridge. The Gwangalli
Beach area is popular for its pristine fine sand, beach activities, nightlife, and
the light show on Gwangandaegyo Bridge after dark. There are many options for
transportation to reach Gwangalli beach in Busan. We took the Busan Metro subway
line to to Gwangan station. Once we exited the train at Gwangan station we followed
the signs for exit 5. We took exit 5 but you can also take exit 3. From exit 5 we
walked up a long flight of stairs to the street level. From behind the station
exit there's a big road. This is Gwangan ro. Make a ride on Gwangan-ro and
walk straight down the street to the end which will be about 650 meters. You'll
see a sign for Gwangalli Beach on the corner. When you get closer to the beach
you'll see lots of Korean barbeque restaurants. We'll come back to this
later. At the end of Gwangan-ro, you will find Gwangalli beach across the street
cross Gwanganhaebyeon-ro to the main area of the beach. Another Metro option
is to exit the Busan metro subway line two at Geumnyeosan
station. At Geumnyeosan station take exit three and walk to Namcheonbada-ro
make a right and walk straight on Namcheonbada-ro until it ends at Gwanganhaebyeon-ro
Gwanganhaebyeon-ro you'll be able to see the beach across the street. Cross Gwanganhaebyeon-ro
Gwanganhaebyeon-ro to the beach Many people recommend this stop as it's
a prettier walk to the beach but it is further away from the main entrance of
Gwangalli Beach and slightly longer walk You can also take the public bus. Bus
routes 1, 38, 41, 62, 83, 83 - 1, and 108 all stopped at Gwangalli Beach bus stop From
this bus stop walk down on Gwangan-ro until it ends cross Gwanganhaebyeon-ro
to the beach. Gwangalli beach is open for swimming july 1st to August 31st
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer months. During the daytime you can rent
beach umbrellas, surfboards, and other water activities which are available
from vendors on the beach. There is also a small boardwalk like place called Gwangan
Beach Land which has a few rides and video games. It's also located further
down on the beach on Min-Rak Waterfront. We planned our trip to arrive
in the evening to see the lighting of Gwangandaegyo bridge. We arrived at
Gwangalli Beach right before dark and atmosphere was electric with the buzz of
people talking, the crashing of the waves, the singing of the street performers, and
the cars passing by, and the neon lights blinking all around us. It felt like a
movie set. We found a place to sit and listen to the street entertainment and
watch locals and tourists pass us by. as it got darker the lights of Gwangandaegyo
bridge lit up from across the sea and all the buildings around were alive with
lights and music The bridge light show began with words
displayed on the bridge and then the whole bridge was lit up in different
colors. the lights change colors in different sequences making the area
romantic and playful. we even saw some fireworks. after a nice time on Gwangalli
beach we went up to Gwangan-ro to one of the many tasty Korean barbecue
restaurants. We cooked our meat of choice on the charcoal grill at our table and
then we wrapped up the meat and rice in some lettuce and perilla leaves with slices of
garlic, and the dash of condiments like Gochujang and made a nice Ssam. We put
it in our mouth and wallah heaven! Our family really enjoyed our time at the
Gwangalli Beach area so don't miss it if you're here (in Busan) especially in the summer
months
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