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Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

7.2Km    2024-10-31

126-1 Susan 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

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The market where Serae and Haejun reunite with their respective partners. For over 250 years, this lively market has sold seasonal fish and various seafood. Walking through the market, you can imagine the two talking with just glances.

Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village (가고파 꼬부랑길 벽화마을)

Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village (가고파 꼬부랑길 벽화마을)

7.3Km    2020-06-02

15-8, Seonghoseo 7-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-220-5690

Masan is made more beautiful by Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village, a local renovation effort made by Gyeongnam Bank. The village is one of the top photo zones. Walking through the village from Chang-dong, past Burim Market, and on to Seongho-dong mountain neighborhood, the colorful murals will bright every step of the way.

Junam Eco-Learning Center (주남저수지 생태학습관)

Junam Eco-Learning Center (주남저수지 생태학습관)

7.4Km    2021-07-21

32, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-3499

The Junam Eco-Learning Center consists of exhibition galleries, a main hall, and local produce store. Opened in 2004, the center introduces the birds, plants, and insects that are living in and around Junam Reservoir through framed and stuffed samples. In the theater, visitors can watch a video showing the intricate connection between humans and the birds of Junam. The monitors hanging on the outer walls of the galleries show the birds’ flying technique and their ecology. After exploring the center, visitors can take a free bicycle ride to the wetlands to observe the reservoir and migratory birds.

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

7.4Km    2021-04-29

147, Munshin-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-7181

Nestled at the hillside of Chusan-dong with a panoramic view of Changwon, Moonshin Art Museum houses Moon Shin’s art pieces and keeps his spirit intact. The artist resided in France for many years, returning to his hometown in 1980, and worked hard to establish the museum for 15 years. The museum finally opened in 1994 after his endless effort. Unfortunately, Moon Shin died one year after opening the museum, donating the museum to his loving hometown in his will. Following his will, the Moonshin Art Museum was donated to Changwon in 2003 and has since been operating as a city gallery. Changwon also established Moonshin Round Museum in October 2010, exhibiting 116 Moonshin plaster circle art pieces. Moonshin Art Museum is comprised of Exhibition Hall 1 & 2, an outdoor exhibition hall and Moonshin Round Museum, showcasing a total of 3,900 pieces, including plaster round pieces, sculptures, drawings, tools, paintings, oil-paintings and keepsakes.

Dalbit Lounge (달빛라운지)

Dalbit Lounge (달빛라운지)

7.6Km    2021-03-20

55, Doosan, volvo-ro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-264-8734

A place that sells drinks with high-quality beans and handmade fruit preserves. This is a cafe located in Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. The representative menu is hot dog.

Junam Reservoir - Habitat for migratory birds (주남저수지 (철새도래지))

7.8Km    2020-06-09

26, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-2798

Junam Reservoir features a large migratory bird sanctuary spread throughout three reservoirs (Sannam, Junam, and Dongpan), and is one of Korea’s top nature-watching areas for visitors. It operates Ramsar Culture Center, ecology educational hall, bird-watching site and Junam Environment School free of charge and a guide tour is available to explore the reservoir with ecological explanations. In addition, a lotus field and flower road can be visited in the reservoir.

Changwon Rose Garden (창원 장미공원)

Changwon Rose Garden (창원 장미공원)

8.0Km    2024-02-07

31 Gaeum-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

This garden, situated in the heart of Seongsan-gu, Changwon, boasts 23,000 roses representing 98 species from around the world. At its peak in May but blooming late spring to early summer, it becomes a magnet not only for Changwon locals but also for travelers with a penchant for plants. With rose tunnels and benches scattered throughout, it's an ideal spot for a leisurely walk.

E-Mart - Masan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 마산)

E-Mart - Masan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 마산)

8.2Km    2024-04-23

3, Seoseong-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Masan Chrysanthemum Festival (마산국화축제)

Masan Chrysanthemum Festival (마산국화축제)

8.8Km    2022-10-17

180, Haean-daero, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-225-2341

Since its inception in 1961, chrysanthemum farming in Changwon (formerly Masan) has proliferated, accounting for 13% of chrysanthemum farming nationwide. Changwon suits the requirements with rich soil, warm temperature, and cutting-edge technology for growing chrysanthemums. Masan Chrysanthemum Festival has been held since 2000 to promote the excellence of Changwon's chrysanthemums and boost the market.

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

9.6Km    2025-03-22

56-42, Jangboksan-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-7024

Jangboksan Sculpture Park stands as the unofficial gateway to Jinhae at the end of Jangbok-ro Road between Masan and Jinhae. Built in 1979 in the wake of a mountain landslide, the park offers a panoramic view of Jinhae and its quiet waters. In spring, more than ten thousand cherry trees interspersed throughout the pines come to full bloom, permeating the air with their sweet fragrance.

Nearby attractions include Daegwangsa and Jinheungsa Temples, the Citizens’ Hall, the Gyeongnam Literary Hall, and Jinhae Park Land, located halfway up Jangboksan Mountain. To visit these attractions and explore the beauty of the forest, simply follow the walking trail from Jinhae Girls’ High School to the park (1.5 kilometers) and continue walking along the path from the Jangboksan Rest Area to Gumajin Tunnel (1 kilometer).