Hwamyeong Ecological Park

A large Nakdong River ecological park in Buk-gu, Busan, with walking and cycling routes, sports facilities, lotus fields and seasonal public programs. Its riverside landscape is also used for recurring nighttime events.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
The park itself is an open public landscape; the linked autumn night market runs through October 18, 2026, Thu-Sat 17:00-22:00 and Sun 16:00-21:00.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Busan Metropolitan City — Daily Busan
Location: Checked against sources
Hwamyeong Ecological Park is on the Nakdong River in Buk-gu, Busan; the night market uses the auto-campground and lotus-pond area.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Busan Metropolitan City — Hwamyeong Ecological Park Busan Metropolitan City — Daily Busan
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
Busan's park guide lists Line 2 Sujeong Station for the outdoor-pool side and Hwamyeong Station for the playground/bicycle-rental side, each about a 10-minute walk; choose the entrance for your destination.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Busan Metropolitan City — Hwamyeong Ecological Park
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
General park entry does not use one confirmed booking flow; some night-market activities may require advance registration.
Price / extra fees: Not separately verified
No single admission price applies to the whole park; event activity fees vary and were not independently itemized.
On-site language support: Not separately verified
The city provides English web information, but on-site multilingual service at the park and night market was not tested.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Foreign visitors can use the public park, but registration/payment usability for individual event activities has not been tested.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
The park is large and flat in parts, but a continuous step-free route to all facilities and the night-market area was not independently verified.

Official information

Why it matters now

From September 26 to October 18, 2026, the Starry Night in Busan Night Market is using the auto-campground and lotus-pond area every Thursday through Sunday, turning the park into a repeated autumn evening destination rather than a one-off event site.

Why go

Go for a quieter, river-oriented side of Busan rather than the better-known beaches and downtown streets. The park works for walking, cycling, lotus-field scenery and seasonal events.

Practical Korea

Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

Open travel information →

Getting thereBusan Metro Line 2. The city guide lists Sujeong Station for the outdoor-pool area and Hwamyeong Station for the playground/bicycle-rental area, each about a 10-minute walk; the night-market event uses the auto-campground and lotus-pond area, so confirm the most practical entrance before travel.1511-3 Geumgok-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →The ecological park is an open public landscape; individual facilities and seasonal programs keep separate operating schedules. The 2026 autumn night market runs Thu-Sat 17:00–22:00 and Sun 16:00–21:00 through October 18.

Food & eatingOpen guide →

Area guideOpen guide →

Stories featuring this place

Understand the context and what to noticeBusan’s autumn night market shows nightlife moving beyond the beach districts

A recurring market at Hwamyeong Ecological Park mixes traditional liquor, food, self-cooking and riverside leisure on the Nakdong River, making Busan’s after-dark map feel wider than Haeundae or Gwangalli.

Events here

Check dates and participation conditions2026 Starry Night in Busan: Autumn Night Market

A recurring night market runs at Hwamyeong Ecological Park every Thursday through Sunday from September 26 to October 18, 2026. Hours are 17:00–22:00 Thursday through Saturday and 16:00–21:00 Sunday. The program combines traditional Korean liquor, food stalls, picnic/campnic space, self-cooking and hands-on activities, a flea market and selected wellness/kids programs. Fees vary by activity and pre-registration is recommended for some hands-on sessions.

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