Haeundae Blueline Park (Sky Capsule)

Haeundae Blueline Park was born through the visionary revitalization of a 4.8-kilometer decommissioned stretch of the historic Donghae Nambu Line railway, which carried passengers along the cliffs between 1935 and 2013. Reopened in October 2020 as a world-class green tourism facility, it allows visitors to soak in panoramic East Sea and South Sea horizons.

The park features two distinct attractions: the ground-level Haeundae Beach Train, an electric tram with theater-style passenger seats facing outward toward the sea, and the elevated Haeundae Sky Capsule—vibrant red, yellow, green, and blue retro 4-passenger automated pods gliding along an aerial track 7 to 10 meters above ground level between Mipo and Cheongsapo.

Spring showcases blooming wild flowers and cherry trees along the wooden deck trail. Summer delivers crystal-clear azure waters and refreshing ocean breezes. Autumn offers golden sunsets over the horizon, while winter brings crisp blue skies where colorful Sky Capsules pop dramatically against the cobalt ocean.

Operations run daily from 09:00 to 19:00 during off-peak seasons (November to February) and are extended until 20:30 during the summer and autumn peak seasons. Due to immense global popularity, booking Sky Capsule time slots online 1 to 2 weeks in advance is highly recommended.

A single ride on the Haeundae Beach Train costs 7,000 KRW, a 2-ride pass costs 12,000 KRW, and an unlimited day pass is 16,000 KRW. The private Sky Capsule operates on a per-pod fare between Mipo and Cheongsapo: 35,000 KRW for a 2-person pod, 45,000 KRW for a 3-person pod, and 50,000 KRW for a 4-person pod.

To start at Mipo Station, take Subway Line 2 to Jung-dong Station (Exit 7) and walk straight toward Mipo Port for 10 minutes. Alternatively, take Haeundae Station (Exit 1) and board Haeundae Maeul Bus 2, 7, or 10 directly to Mipo Entrance.

Mipo, Cheongsapo, and Songjeong stations are all barrier-free, equipped with wide ramps, commercial elevators, and accessible boarding platforms. The Beach Train offers dedicated wheelchair tie-down spots, while the wooden Coastal Deck running parallel beneath the tracks provides an unbroken, step-free walking path.

Depart Mipo Station via the colorful elevated Sky Capsule → enjoy a relaxing 30-minute aerial sea cruise to Cheongsapo Station → walk out onto the glass-bottom Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk → indulge in fresh grilled clams at Cheongsapo fishing village → board the retro Beach Train back to Mipo or onward to Songjeong Beach.

Cheongsapo village is internationally celebrated for seaside open-air charcoal clam bakes (jogae gui) served with melting butter and cheese, fresh sea urchin bibimbap, and grilled Spanish mackerel. Ocean-view dessert cafes serve warm strawberry waffles and sea-salt Einspänners.

The wooden coastal boardwalk provides a tranquil venue for travelers carrying light vegetarian meals. The coastal cafes near Cheongsapo and Songjeong serve vegan oat milk coffees, organic berry smoothies, and vegetable paninis. Pescatarians can feast on pristine grilled seafood.

Photographing the colorful Sky Capsules gliding in opposite directions high above the blue ocean from the Mipo boarding platform or shooting from the Cheongsapo railroad crossing with the sea in the background ('Busan’s Slam Dunk crossing') are viral social media favorites.

Sky Capsules are private and automated; do not force cabin doors open during transit. Passengers must stay inside the cabin until fully docked at terminal platforms. Smoking and food delivery are strictly banned along the railway corridors.

Emergency call intercoms are mounted inside every Sky Capsule. The rail system features automatic collision avoidance sensors. Mipo and Cheongsapo have first aid rooms and security wardens. Multilingual tourism support is accessible via 1330.

Mipo Station borders the eastern end of Haeundae Beach, Dalmaji Hill's scenic cafes rise directly behind the cliffs, and Songjeong Beach—Korea's premier surfing destination—anchors the eastern terminus.

Q: What is the difference between the Beach Train and the Sky Capsule? A: The Beach Train is a shared, ground-level tram holding up to 100 passengers that runs the full 4.8km from Mipo to Songjeong. The Sky Capsule is a private 4-person aerial pod running slowly (4km/h) for 2km between Mipo and Cheongsapo only.

Morning walk from Haeundae Beach to Mipo Station → ride the colorful Sky Capsule from Mipo to Cheongsapo → stroll out onto Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk → grilled clam lunch by the twin lighthouses → ride Beach Train to Songjeong Beach for afternoon cafe relaxation.