Hwamyeong Travel Guide

Busan

Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong

Mountains and riverfront views create an atmosphere of being in the country in this northern Busan neighbourhood, far from the frenzy of the city centre.

Emerging from Hwamyeong subway station after a short trip from the city centre, you may find it hard to believe how close you are to Busan. Girded by mountains and the slow-moving Nakdong River, with a mostly residential population, Hwamyeong is the perfect place to relax and recover from a trip to downtown. Make this a home base from which to explore the high-rises to the south. Go from mountain to river and back again in a day and fall asleep to the sound of crickets outside your window.

Start the day with a run, skate or walk along the paths of the Waterfront Park, which overlooks Busan’s main waterway. Enjoy the wetland scenery or join a game of badminton or soccer taking place on the park’s many courts.

Get a sense of Hwamyeong’s connection with the water at the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, a fascinating lens onto the fishing heritage of Busan, including the opportunity to look at real catches and old technology still being used today.

Head into the nearby mountains, toward the forests. About 25 minutes’ drive northeast is the Hwamyeong Arboretum, a huge complex with hundreds of walking trails and a multilevel greenhouse showcasing both native Korean and foreign plants.

Hwamyeong, in northern Busan, is a 30-minute subway ride from most parts of downtown Busan. Get here in 45 minutes from Busan station. The airport is a 45-minute train ride away. Bus networks provide connections within Hwamyeong. Much of the construction in Hwamyeong is new and includes several international hotel chains. A recent cleanup project has revitalized the river, but swimming here is still not advisable.

In the summer, end the day at Hwamyeong Ecological Park Swimming Pool, where DJ concerts and food trucks keep the party going well into the evening.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Hwamyeong

BROWN-DOT HOTEL

BROWN-DOT HOTEL

3 out of 5
89 Geumgok-daero 303beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan
The price is Rp1.164.175 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.164.175
Rp1.280.593 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and ...
BROWN-DOT HOTEL
Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.548.353 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.548.353
Rp1.873.507 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,963 reviews)
"Close to subway; connected to Lotte Shopping Mall; tons of food options either in Lotte or nearby streets."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is Rp2.531.532 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp2.531.532
Rp2.784.685 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice. Modern. Great staff. Beautiful area. Wonderful views."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is Rp800.138 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp800.138
Rp880.152 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,159 reviews)
"The staff are polite, but really don’t speak much English and if you ask them any questions, you won’t get an answer But, they can book a taxi and always smile."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Signiel Busan

Signiel Busan

5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp3.278.318 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp3.278.318
Rp3.966.765 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place for a vacation"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Signiel Busan
Ananti At Busan Village

Ananti At Busan Village

5 out of 5
267-7 Gijanghaeanro Gijangeup Gijanggun, Busan, BUSAN
The price is Rp3.067.777 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp3.067.777
Rp3.374.560 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"It was clean and modern!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Ananti At Busan Village
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Other neighbourhoods around Hwamyeong

Busan which includes wild flowers, mountains and a city

Gangseo District

5/5(1 area review)

Get to know Gangseo District and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Busan New Port and Daejeo Ecological Park, and you can jump on the metro at Gangseo-gu Office Station or Sports Park Station to get around the city.

Gangseo District
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Oncheonjang

Oncheonjang is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Guseo Station or Jangjeon-dong Station to explore sights like Beomeosa Temple.

Oncheonjang
Chungnyeolsa featuring heritage elements, wild flowers and a garden

Dongnae District

Dongnae District is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.

Dongnae District
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Yeonsan

During your stop in Yeonsan, check out the restaurants, and jump on the metro at Yeonsan Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Yeonsan
Busanjin showing wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers

Seomyeon

Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.

Seomyeon

Hwamyeong Travel Guide