12.3Km 286232 2024-03-05
Pyeongan-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-546-4310
Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is held in the areas of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae to celebrate the lovely cherry blossoms. Varied programs including a pre-event, cultural performances, a military performance, and others will take place during the festival.
12.4Km 22848 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.
12.5Km 25373 2021-11-01
52, Jungwondong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-712-0442
Jehwangsan Park, located on Jehwangsan Mountain at the heart of Jinhae, is home to the nine-story Jinhae Tower. The tower, which symbolizes a Korean naval warship, stands at the top of a 365-step staircase and commands a splendid view of both the city and the coastline. On the first and second floors of the tower is the Jinhae City Museum, exhibiting folk models and relics excavated from Jinhae.
Jinhae is Korea’s representative naval port city and is rife with cultural relics related to Admiral Yi Sun-Sin (1545-1598), a Korean hero who led the nation to victory in naval battles against Japanese forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The city is also known as the venue of the famous Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, which is widely known as the nation’s largest cherry blossom festival.
12.7Km 0 2024-04-22
762, Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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12.7Km 0 2024-04-22
762, Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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12.9Km 20360 2020-07-07
1, Jungwon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-549-1082
The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy. When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on January 31, 1980. On February 23, 1981, an independent museum was built and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.
12.9Km 0 2024-04-19
356, Chungjang-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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13.0Km 0 2024-02-08
20 Haewon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Discover Changwon's local delicacy at this eatery: braised ray, a wide, diamond-shaped fish stewed in soybean paste with various seasonings and radish. In Korea, ray is often savored as a hearty stew or paired as a side dish with drinks. The braised ray here stands out for its perfect balance of robust seasoning and the delicate texture of the ray’s flesh. The flavorful broth is generously served, but try mixing it with rice for a complete meal. The menu also features fresh seafood offerings like assorted sliced raw fish, live octopus, and conch. The restaurant's popularity surged after being spotlighted on various Korean cooking shows, so it’s advisable to book in advance.
13.7Km 0 2024-02-15
102-1 Bukbu-ri, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hackberry Tree in Bukbu-ri is the most famous “celebrity tree” in Changwon. It became famous after appearing in episodes 7 and 8 of the popular drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022).” The tree sits on a hilltop, allowing visitors to enjoy the cool breeze and the panoramic view of Changwon's old neighborhood. Bukbu-ri village entrance has signposts leading to the hackberry here and there with drawings of dolphins symbolizing the drama (the drama protagonist’s favorite animal), making it convenient for tourists to reach the tree. The hackberry tree is estimated to be over 500 years old, and its size and scale cannot be captured with a camera in one frame. It is a protected tree designated by the state, visitors are advised to refrain from touching or getting close to the tree.
13.7Km 23235 2021-03-18
101, Cheonja-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-712-0446
The Energy Exhibition Hall in the Energy Environment Science Park is designed in the shape of a sailboat to complement the oceanic scenery surrounding the museum. The exhibition hall consists of a showroom and an observation room that introduce the principles and usage of alternative energy. The exhibition center demonstrates how wind and photovoltaic power plants work, and in what ways clean renewable energy is being used. The center is also used as a solar power plant, and visitors can observe devices and facilities powered by future energy sources.