Songdo Beach

A crescent of sand on the western side of Busan regarded as one of Korea's first public bathing beaches, opened in the early 20th century. In recent years it has been redeveloped with a seaside cable car crossing the bay, a curving cloud-walk skywalk built out over the water, and coastal trails along the rocky headlands. The gentle waters, promenade, and views back toward the port make it a relaxed alternative to the city's larger, busier beaches, and the aerial cableway has become a signature attraction of the western coastline.