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Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

1.2Km    2025-10-23

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.

Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

1.4Km    2024-02-07

24 Odongseo 6-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-222-2155

Chang-dong Art Village is an urban regeneration initiative aimed at revitalizing the once-thriving commercial heart of old Masan’s downtown area (Chang-dong/Odong-dong area). The village showcases a myriad of attractions segmented under three themes: Moonshin Art Alley, Masan Art Trace Alley, and E'cole de Chang-dong Alley. These alleys resonate with the memories and nostalgia of Masan, which stood as a cultural and artistic hub in the 1950s and 1960s. Serving as a confluence for art and artists, and the village currently houses around 50 residential facilities and runs experiential workshops in 12 of them, offering visitors a chance for hands-on learning.

Kyungnam University Museum (경남대학교 박물관)

2.3Km    2025-10-23

7 Gyeongnam-daehak-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Paryongsan Stone Towers (팔용산 돌탑)

5.2Km    2024-02-28

58 Yangdeok-dong, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Paryongsan Stone Towers are a collection of around 1,000 stone towers on Paryongsan Mountain. These towers were constructed by a local resident, Lee Samyong, inspired by his fervent wish for the reunification of North and South Korea. As word of these structures spread, the surrounding area evolved into a park. Today, the blend of the towers' presence with the mountain's majestic scenery draws numerous visitors to this symbolic site.

Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

8.3Km    2024-01-05

San 9-1, Samdong-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Changwon Arboretum is an urban park located near Changwon City Hall. It has 14 themed gardens, including Sky Garden, European Garden, Forest of Children's Songs, Flower Hill, and Rock Garden, as well as exhibition halls and landscaping facilities such as a cactus greenhouse, Byeokcheon Fountain, a pond, and a rest area. Visitors can enjoy rare plants in the greenhouse, where 6,621 cacti and various subtropical plants are growing. In addition to descriptions of the 14 themed gardens, including the Textbook Botanical Garden and Forest of Children's Songs, the greenhouse offers a free guided tour covering the history of the forest and the role of the arboretum. 

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

8.4Km    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).

Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천(벚꽃명소))

8.6Km    2024-07-05

16 Yeojwacheon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-3691

The area around Yeojwacheon Stream is well known as one of Jinhae’s best spots for viewing cherry blossoms. It is also the location of the bridge where the two leading characters, Gwanu and Chaewon of "Romance (2002)," an MBC TV series, first met as tourists who came to Jinhae to enjoy Jinhae Gunhangje Festival. After the episode was aired, the bridge instantly became popular and widely known as the Romance Bridge. Each April, the entire city of Jinhae is filled with cherry blossoms, but the Yeojwacheon Stream area has the most beautiful cherry blossoms which makes it a prime tourist attraction.

Changwon Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

9.6Km    2021-06-08

470, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-239-1111

Changwon Cyclodome was founded to boost the local economy. Most of the income is returned to the local city through taxes.

Maritime Filming Location ('역적'촬영지 해양드라마세트장)

9.6Km    2024-02-28

876-2 Haeyanggwangwang-ro, Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Maritime Filming Location is a film set that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the Gaya, a Korean dynastic state. Set against a coastal backdrop, the site features an ironworks, illustrating the historic process of refining iron ore for weaponry, a quay, a market street, twenty-five wooden buildings, and three ships. It is known as the filming location for Korean TV dramas such as "The Rebel," "Kim Suro," and "Six Flying Dragons."

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City (창원시립진해박물관)

9.7Km    2024-02-28

52 Jungwondong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City is situated on the first and second floors of Jinhaetap Tower within Jehwangsan Park in Changwon. The museum houses facilities like a History and Folk Library, showcasing a collection of over a hundred artifacts, an Exhibition Room, and an Observation Tower. Visitors have the opportunity to gain insights into the lifestyle of ancestors by delving into Jinhae's history and exploring the artifacts. The museum also offers video presentations that highlight the historical changes in the Jinhae area and its significant sites.