Not so secret spots to enjoy Busan International Fireworks Festival Dec. 17

Having trouble figuring out where to watch this year’s fireworks display?

Here is a list of alternative places if you don’t want to mess with the large crowds, or can’t afford the high-priced seating at the bars or grandstands on Gwangan Beach.

Popular vantage points to watch the festival are listed below:

• Gwangalli Beach
• Jangsan Mountain
• Marine City Cinema Street
• Mipo, at the end of Haeundae Beach
• Near Samick Beach Apartment
• Namcheon Port
• Yonghoman Bay (in front of LG Metro City Apartments in Nam-gu)
• Igidae
• Hwangnyeongsan Mountain
• Millak Waterfront Park
• Nurimaru APEC House, Dongbaekseom Island
• Dalmajigil Road
• Geumnyeonsan Mountain Observation Deck

Bonus location — The new cafes along the new W Apartments in Yongho-dong has a few cafes and a promenade which are deemed the latest “hotspot” to check out the fireworks this year.

The fireworks take place on Saturday, December 17 beginning at 7 p.m.