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2018 Haeundae Polar Bear Swim Festival Ticket (Jan 7)

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Busan
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Jan 7, 2018

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  • Haeundae Beach
Included
  • Admission fee for Haeundae Polar Swim Festival
  • Souvenirs (swimming hat / T-shirt / a towel / a free ticket to a sauna nearby)
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Haeundae Polar Bear Swim Festival

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Overview

Jump into the cold sea water and be a polar bear at the famous Haeundae Beach!

To commemorate the 1988 Summer Olympics at Seoul, the city of Busan has been holding Haeundae Polar Swim Festival in January since 1988. As the name implies, you will have a chance to brave the freezing sea water in swimsuits when the temperature drops below zero. Give it a try, this will be a unique way of welcoming the new year!

Why this festival?
▷Haeundae Polar Swim Festival: “Top 10 unusual winter sports” by BBC (2010)
▷A rare opportunity to plunge into the sea in winter
▷Haeundae beach: the most famous beach in Busan with a million visitors per day in summer

Timetable
8:00am ~ 9:50am1km Swimming Competition
(*Group participants with advance reservations only)
9:50am~11:25amSpecial performance
*Line-up: 9 Muses (Nine Muses), Dj Soda and more!
11:25am~11:40amOfficial ceremony
11:40am~11:45amHaeundae Polar Swim Festival
- Dive into the freezing water!

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- Admission fee for Haeundae Polar Swim Festival
- Souvenirs (swimming hat, T-shirt, a towel and a free ticket to a sauna nearby)

*The same price applies for both adults and children.

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Please keep in mind

1. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, especially heart-related issues, you can NOT participate in this festival. You will be asked to sign the agreement form before participating in the festival.
2. You can NOT join "1km Swimming Competition" with this ticket. The competition is only for group participants who have signed up separately in advance.
3. The staff with a Trazy logo will be at the ticket booth from 9:00am. You can visit and get your name confirmed anytime before 11:40am, but we advise you to visit before 11:20am.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 3 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Haeundae Beach 해운대 해수욕장

Address: 621-2 U 1(il)-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

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