Busan is famous for its breathtaking ocean views. What would be even better than watching the endless ocean? Walking over the blue sea.
Busan has several skywalks and bridges where visitors can walk over the sea. Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포다릿돌전망대) is one of the most popular ocean skywalks in Busan.
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General Information about Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
Address and Map
167, Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
How to Get to Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
- Ride Subway Line 2 (Green Line) and get off at Jangsan Station (장산/201). Take exit 7 and transfer to Bus Haeundaegu 2. Get off at Cheongsapo (청사포) bus stop. Walk to Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (about 660 meters / 0.4 miles).
- Haeundae Beach Train stops at Daritdol Skywalk station.
- Some tours include this skywalk in their itinerary. See the full list of tours.
Admission (Entrance Fee)
Free
Hours
- June – August: 9:00-20:00
- The rest of the year: 9:00-18:00
- The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.
Contact
- Phone: +82-51-749-5720
How do you say Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory in Korean?
Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk or Observatory is 청사포다릿돌전망대 /cheong-sa-po-da-rit-dol-jeon-mang-dae/. 전망대 /jeon-mang-dae/ means an observatory.
When to Visit Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk
Any time of the year would be great to walk on this fantastic skywalk. Just one thing to keep in mind is to avoid any severe weather including typhoons, hard rain, and strong wind.
Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
Since its opening in September 2017, Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory has become a local landmark in Busan. Over 3 million visitors step on the skywalk annually.
The location of Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk is in the middle of the closed section of the Donghae Nambu Line. Once trails ran on this part of the railroad from Mipo to Songjeong.
Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk stands 20 meters (65 feet) over the sea and stretches out 72.5 meters (240 feet) to the ocean. Its width changes from 3 meters (10 feet) to 11.5 meters (38 feet) along with its curvy shape.
At the center and edge of the skywalk, visitors can walk on the glass bottom and see the ocean under their feet. To protect the glass floor, visitors need to wear shoe covers. The shoe covers are provided on the spot for free.
Cheongsapo is the name of the town right next to the observatory. Daritdol in its name means stepping stones and it refers to a line of five rocks from the Choengsapo shore to the lighthouse.
The Cheongsapo area is perfect for farming seaweed thanks to its strong currents and abundant marine life. Haenyeo (female divers) are catching a lot of seafood here like abalone, sea cucumber, and sea urchin.
The sign of Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
Information for Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk. You can’t wear high heels.
Stamps to prove that you’ve been to Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk. No other prizes than showing off on your social media feed.
A slow postbox. Your postcard will be delivered in 6 months.
Haeundaegu district office has recently announced its plan to expand the observatory. It will expand the current straight shape to a horseshoe figure, which will be longer than twice its present length.
Cheongsapo and Songjeong
Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory stands between Cheongsapo and Songjeong Beach. You can see Gudeokpo and Songjeong Beach on your left (north) and Cheongsapo on your right (south).
Busan Green Railway
Busan Green Railway is a trail between Haeundae Olympic Intersection and Osiria Tourist Complex. It was once a railroad but the closed part was recreated as a coastal walkway.
The section from Mipo to Seongjeong on the Busan Green Railway is the best part. It lasts 4.8km (3 miles) and offers breathtaking ocean views. Visitors can experience Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, Haeundae Beach Train, and Sky Capsule in this area.
The last scene of the Kdrama ‘Now, We Are Breaking Up’ was filmed here.
More Things To Do Near Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory
Haeundae Beach
South Korea’s most famous and most visited beach lies close to Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk. Read the full review.
Songjeong Beach
This rising star among Busan beaches is located on the other side of Haeundae Beach from the observatory. Read the full review of Songjeong Beach.
Other Skywalks in Busan
Songdo Cloud Trails
Songdo Cloud Trails (also called Songdo Skywalk) is one of the top three skywalks in Busan. Read the full post.
Oryukdo Skywalk
Enjoy the view of Oryukdo Island and the endless horizon of the East Sea on this skywalk a 35-meter high (about 115 feet) coastal cliff. Read the full post.
Where To Stay In The Area
You can find many accommodation options in the Haeundae Beach area from luxury 5-star hotels to Airbnb. If you are looking for luxury hotels in Busan, read this post.
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