Dongsang Market (동상시장)

1.5Km 2025-10-23

25 Guji-ro 180beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Formed in 1945, Dongsang Market is a lifestyle-centric traditional market that offers a slew of daily necessities like vegetables, fruits, rice cakes, fishery products, and side dishes, as well as a popular alley specializing in Kalguksu (noodle soup). Designated as a cultural tourism market in 2017, it has since evolved into a vibrant space where traditional Korean culture harmoniously coexists with diverse global cultures. As more foreign workers have begun frequenting the market in recent years, a number of Asian grocery stalls have opened. In particular, vegetables favored by Southeast Asian customers, ritual foods, and Kalguksu (noodle soup) have become local specialties.

Muji - Shinsegae Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 신세계김해)

1.6Km 2024-04-17

1F, 2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Coach - Shinsegae Department Store Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코치 신세계백화점 김해점)

1.6Km 2024-04-18

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Uniqlo - Shinsegae Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 신세계김해)

1.6Km 2024-04-23

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Galaxy - Shinsegae Department Store Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시 신세계백화점 김해점)

1.6Km 2024-04-18

2232, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Shinsegae Department Store - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계백화점 김해)

1.6Km 2024-04-23

2F Lotte Outlet Gwanggyo Branch, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 김해점)

1.6Km 2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Gimhae Samgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김해삼계)

1.9Km 2024-04-22

47, Samgyejungang-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대)

2.0Km 2022-12-29

254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-337-3785

Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique, memorable experience. The observatory is shaped like an egg, in memory of the legend of King Kim Suro, the founder of the Garak Kingdom, according to which the king was born from an egg.

It is said that the queen of King Suro, Heo Hwang-ok, was a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta. Since sophisticated navigation equipment had yet to be invented, it can be assumed that she found her way to the Garak Kingdom by following the stars. It is also said that a prince of the Garak Kingdom built an observatory on the highest point of a mud fortress in Jinrye in order to make astronomical observations. The place is still referred to as Bibidan, which means a place to watch the stars.

These historical facts indicate the stars were very important to the Gaya, an ancient kingdom established mainly in the Gimhae area. The peak of Bunseongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, offers sweeping views of the entire area of Gimhae. The night sky of Gimhae offers a breathtaking sight.

Bunsanseong Fortress (김해 분산성)

2.1Km 2023-01-18

210-162, Gaya-ro 405beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-3925

Bunsanseong Fortress was constructed in the 3rd year of the reign of Goryeo's King U (1377) by Magistrate Park Wi to defend against foreign enemies, but it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592. The fortress we see today was reconstructed by Magistrate Jeong Hyeon-seok in the 8th year of the reign of Joseon's King Gojong (1871). However, it is estimated that it was first built during the days of Gaya. It is a temoe-style fortress with rocks piled up like a long band at the peak of Bunsan from which downtown Gimhae, Gimhae Plains, the Nakdonggang River and the South Sea are all in a single, panoramic view. Today, fortress walls remain stretching for some 900 meters on the slope towards the city and, inside the fortress, there are two gate sites in the south and north, an auxiliary gate on the west, a well site and several other building sites. The exact length of the remaining fortress walls is 929 meters and the average x_width is about 8 meters.

Inside the fortress lies Haeeunsa Temple, which was built to pay respects to Queen Heo of Garak who had come from the sea, according to stories. The temple also enshrines portraits of King Suro and Queen Heo that were painted during the Joseon dynasty. During the Japanese invasion of 1592, monk soldiers were stationed at this temple.

The fortress is more popularly called "Manjangdae" by Gimhae locals, and this name originated from the description, "A tall tower 10,000 (man) gil in x_height," granted by Daewongun in the Joseon dynasty for this advanced base that defeats Japanese invaders. A writing of "Manjangdae" written by Daewongun himself as well as his stamp are engraved on a rock behind a beacon that was restored in 1999.

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