□ Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization have announced the introduction of a new ‘Sunset Tour’ route on the Hwamyeong Line of the Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise, which will be available at no cost for about two weeks, from November 5 to 16, 2025.
○ The Sunset Tour is a sunset-viewing course departing from Hwamyeong Dock. This free trial run allows locals and visitors alike to appreciate the golden glow of the Nakdonggang River at dusk.
□ The Sunset Tour starts at 17:00 as the final trip of the day and covers approximately eight kilometers over 40 minutes, passing scenic spots such as ▲ Daedong Hwamyeongdaegyo Bridge and ▲ Gupodaegyo Bridge.
<About the Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise>
ㅇ Period / Location: November 2025–March 2026 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) / Hwamyeong Dock
ㅇHours & Routes
(Daytime) 11:00, 14:00, 15:30 (50 minutes) / Adults 7,000 won, Children & Youth 5,000 won
* Hwamyeong Dock → Daedong Hwamyeongdaegyo Bridge → Nakdonggangdaegyo Bridge → Gupodaegyo Bridge → Hwamyeong Dock
(Sunset) 17:00 (40 minutes) / Free trial from November 5–16
* Hwamyeong Dock → Daedong Hwamyeongdaegyo Bridge → Gupodaegyo Bridge → Hwamyeong Dock
The Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise offers a one-day ecological exploration of nearby destinations: ▲ Hwamyeong Ecological Park, ▲ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, ▲ Climate Change Center, ▲ Geumbitnoeul Bridge, ▲ Gupo Market, ▲ Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center, and ▲ Samnak Ecological Park.
ㅇ Hwamyeong Ecological Park: Tranquil riverside promenade
ㅇ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum: Facility for learning about the fishing culture of the Nakdonggang estuary and western Busan
ㅇ Climate Change Center: Educational site to understand the climate crisis and sustainable living
ㅇ Geumbitnoeul Bridge: Pedestrian bridge known for its beautiful sunset vistas
ㅇ Gupo Market: Market famous for Gupo noodles and fishcakes
ㅇ Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center: Insightful experiential attraction linked to the boat tour
ㅇ Samnak Ecological Park: Public leisure place with bike paths and silver grass fields
□ Anyone may join the Sunset Tour by booking in advance via the Nakdong River Eco Tour Cruise Eulsukdo Office (☎051-294-2131, 2135).
○ During the promotional phase, passengers who post a photo or comment on social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and show it on-site will receive a small giveaway gift.
○ Regular paid operations* will begin on November 19, 2025, and continue through March 2026.
* Fares: Adults 7,000 won, Children & Youth 5,000 won