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Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천(벚꽃명소))

118.3M    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.

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

1.2Km    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).

Hotel 385 [Korea Quality] (호텔385 [한국관광 품질인증])

Hotel 385 [Korea Quality] (호텔385 [한국관광 품질인증])

1.5Km    2025-07-07

15 , Chungjang-ro 82beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-552-0385

Hotel 385 in Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, offers cost-effective accommodation near Jinhae Intercity Bus Terminal, and is a favourite with spring-time tourists in town to see the cherry blossom. The hotel has a variety of rooms,  including basic standard rooms; VVIP 38.5 room with seperate shower and toilet, VVIP SKY room that is ideal for families; and barrier-free rooms for disabled customers. The hotel is also equipped with wide doors and elevators for wheel chair users and information blocks for the visually impaired. (Wheelchairs can be provided upon prior request.). Free breakfast servive is provided from VIP rooms.

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City (창원시립진해박물관)

1.7Km    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.

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

1.7Km    2025-03-07

Tongsin-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.

Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

1.8Km    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.

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street (경화역 벚꽃길)

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street (경화역 벚꽃길)

2.4Km    2024-02-27

649 Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street, located in Jinhae, Changwon, is now a railway station where trains no longer stop, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. Cherry trees line the railway, creating a spectacular cherry blossom road during springtime. The station operates a Jinhae Publicity Center, exhibiting trains that used to run on the tracks.

Homeplus - Jinhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 진해)

Homeplus - Jinhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 진해)

3.0Km    2024-04-19

356, Chungjang-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Energy Environment Science Park - Energy Exhibition Hall (에너지환경과학공원 에너지전시관)

Energy Environment Science Park - Energy Exhibition Hall (에너지환경과학공원 에너지전시관)

3.4Km    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.

Lotte Mart - Jinhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 진해점)

Lotte Mart - Jinhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 진해점)

3.5Km    2024-04-22

762, Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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