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Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

9.7Km    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.

Jangyu Daecheonggyegok Valley (장유대청계곡)

9.7Km    2022-08-12

Wolsan-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-350-1931

The 6-kilometer-long Jangyu Daecheonggyegok Valley is located at the foot of Bulmosan Mountain, where the water flowing into the valley divides into two principal streams. Lush trees and clean water make up the area’s beautiful natural landscape. A 30-minute hike along the valley will take hikers to Jangyuam Hermitage where they will find the stupa of Jangyuhwasang, who is said to have spread Buddhism for the first time in Korea.

Visitors flock to Jangyu Daecheonggyegok Valley not only to enjoy the scenery, but also to taste the delicious duck, chicken, and baeksuk (chicken soup with rice) dishes sold around the area. In 1984, the valley was integrated into Jangyupokpo Recreational Park where bridges were built and water supply facilities were placed at two locations. Sangjeolgyo Bridge at the entrance to the valley is 30 meters, while Bonpogyo Bridge is 4 meters. A 1,720 meter-long forest trail was also created. The rugged mountain terrain offers a challenging, yet highly interesting climb up the mountain.

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

10.1Km    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.

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

10.4Km    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)

11.2Km    2024-06-27

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

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Lotte Mart - Jangyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 장유점)

11.4Km    2024-04-22

15, Beonhwa 1-ro 56beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Olive Young - Gimhae Jangyu Daecheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김해장유대청점)

11.5Km    2024-06-27

19, Beonhwa 1-ro 56beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Olive Young - Gimhae Jangyu Bugok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김해장유부곡점)

11.7Km    2024-06-27

153, Neungdong-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Kyungnam University Museum (경남대학교 박물관)

12.5Km    2025-10-23

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

Birthplace of the16th President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun (진영 봉하마을과 노무현 대통령 생가)

12.5Km    2022-12-29

129, Bongha-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1688-0523

Bongha Village is located 4.5km to the east of Jinyeong-eup, on the foot-slopes of Bonghwasan mountain. It is a typical farming village, and its major produce is Jinyeong sweet persimmons and rice. Its name comes from the mound above it on Bonghwasan mountain, where in the past beacons were lit as a method of communication. Bonghwasan mountain is home to Bonghwasa temple and two famous valleys: Doduk (thief) valley on the east side, named because of the many thieves that used to operate in the area, and Yasi (fox) valley on the west side, which looks like a fox lying on its front, looking back at its tail.

Birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun
The birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is a brick house with a slate roof that consists of two small rooms and a kitchen. Although it is a shabby house, everything in it seems rare and precious to visitors. The earth, stones, and water, as well as household items, are popular with visitors. Some visitors even take stones and soil from the garden home with them in plastic bags, and some take water, believing that water from the ex-president’s birthplace is almost sacred.