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Changwon Sangsang-gil Road (상상길 (창원))

7.0Km    2021-01-19

Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-289-8815

Sangsang-gil Road was created to show the beauty of Korea as imagined by the world. The title of the 150-meter-long road from Buljonggeori Road to Burim Market was given in 2015 after a global internet campaign by Korea Tourism Organization. The road is paved with 23,000 blocks engraved with the names of foreigners in five different colors that represent Korea. The road is also a famous date course with many popular restaurants along the road.

Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

7.1Km    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.

Bokhee Snack House (창동복희집)

7.1Km    2024-03-27

21-1 Dongseobuk 14-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bokhee Snack House is a Korean restaurant located near the Odongdong Culture Square in Changwon. Its star menu item is the jeontong danpatjuk (sweet red bean porridge), meticulously crafted from boiled red beans and sugar. Renowned for its dedication to handmade red bean dishes, the restaurant also presents a diverse array of Korea's all-time favorite snacks like gimbap and tteokbokki. Its popularity has surged after being featured on TV programs, attracting many visitors.

Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

7.2Km    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.

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.

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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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).

Kyungnam University Museum (경남대학교 박물관)

10.6Km    2025-10-23

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

Kyungnam University, a significant location in the movie "Hunt," served as the backdrop for the National Security Planning Agency (currently the National Intelligence Service). Founded with the educational philosophy of carrying on the spirit of the Korean Provisional Government, the university aims to nurture the talent necessary for building an independent nation. The corridors and stairwell scenes, which were filmed at the National Security Planning Agency, can be visited on weekdays, but not weekends.