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Polar Bear Swimming Contest 북극곰 수영대회

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47, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (부산광역시 해운대구 달맞이길62번길 47 (중동))

Polar Bear Swimming Contest is held in every winter that allows participants to swim in the sea, just like a polar bear. It offers an exciting experience to participants and sightseeing to tourists, along with various programs as a famous winter festival. More than 2,000 people from Korea and abroad are expected to be participating in this event as the festival was thought to be one of the best winter festivals in the nation.

Utilization information

・Ticket Reservations : http://bear.busan.com

・Finished : 20150104

・Location : Haeundae Beach

・Beginning : 20150104

・Location : [Subway]
Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3.
Walk 10min to Haeundae Beach.

[Bus]
From Busan Station, take bus 139 or 1003 to Haeundae.

・Performance Times : 9th (Saturday) 10:00~ Participation Event / 18:00~ Anniversary Concert (eve of festival day)
10th (Sunday) 10:00~ Polar Bear Swimming Contest (Main event), Fin Swimming Contest
* Subject to changes.

・Operating Hours : 20,000 won

Introduction

Polar Bear Swimming Contest is held in every winter that allows participants to swim in the sea, just like a polar bear. It offers an exciting experience to participants and sightseeing to tourists, along with various programs as a famous winter festival. More than 2,000 people from Korea and abroad are expected to be participating in this event as the festival was thought to be one of the best winter festivals in the nation.

How to Particpate

Payment has to be made after the registration for the event is made online.

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