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Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

8.3Km    2024-01-05

San 9-1, Samdong-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Changwon Arboretum is an urban park located near Changwon City Hall. It has 14 themed gardens, including Sky Garden, European Garden, Forest of Children's Songs, Flower Hill, and Rock Garden, as well as exhibition halls and landscaping facilities such as a cactus greenhouse, Byeokcheon Fountain, a pond, and a rest area. Visitors can enjoy rare plants in the greenhouse, where 6,621 cacti and various subtropical plants are growing. In addition to descriptions of the 14 themed gardens, including the Textbook Botanical Garden and Forest of Children's Songs, the greenhouse offers a free guided tour covering the history of the forest and the role of the arboretum. 

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

8.4Km    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).

Olive Young - Changwon Unicity Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창원유니시티점)

8.4Km    2024-06-26

1F, #1040, 47, Jungdongjungang-ro, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천(벚꽃명소))

8.6Km    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.

Olive Young - Changwon City Seven Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창원시티세븐)

Olive Young - Changwon City Seven Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창원시티세븐)

8.9Km    2024-06-27

320, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Trendica Eyewear - Changwon City Seven Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (트렌디카안경 창원시티세븐)

Trendica Eyewear - Changwon City Seven Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (트렌디카안경 창원시티세븐)

9.0Km    2024-04-19

320, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop - Changwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (경남관광기념품점 창원)

Gyeongnam Souvenir Shop - Changwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (경남관광기념품점 창원)

9.1Km    2024-04-19

362, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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

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

9.4Km    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 Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

9.6Km    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.

Changwon Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

9.6Km    2021-06-08

470, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-239-1111

Changwon Cyclodome was founded to boost the local economy. Most of the income is returned to the local city through taxes.