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Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

6.7Km    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)

6.7Km    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.

Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village (가고파 꼬부랑길 벽화마을)

Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village (가고파 꼬부랑길 벽화마을)

7.1Km    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.

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

7.2Km    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.

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

7.2Km    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).

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

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

7.6Km    2024-04-23

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

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Olive Young - Changwon Gamgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창원감계점)

8.2Km    2024-06-27

#104, and #105, 304, Gamgye-ro, Buk-myeon, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Masan Chrysanthemum Festival (마산국화축제)

Masan Chrysanthemum Festival (마산국화축제)

8.2Km    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.

Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천(벚꽃명소))

8.3Km    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.

Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (진해내수면 환경생태공원)

Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (진해내수면 환경생태공원)

8.4Km    2020-06-09

65, Yeomyeong-ro 71beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-548-2766

Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (Inland Water Eco Park) is located nearby the Nambu Inland Water Research Center with an area of 83,897㎡ which serves as a habitat to diverse organisms. This environmentally friendly park boasts a splendid natural landscape with over 65 different species of trees (sheepberry, willow, boxwood, cherry blossom trees, etc.) and abundant flowers (golden reed, hosta, water canna, irises, etc.). The park is open to the public and is a favorite retreat for residents of the area.