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Changwon Rose Garden (창원 장미공원)

Changwon Rose Garden (창원 장미공원)

10.4Km    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.

Changwon Garosu-gil (창원 가로수길)

Changwon Garosu-gil (창원 가로수길)

10.4Km    2015-10-15

Yongho-dong, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Like Seoul, the city of Changwon also has a romantic promenade called "Garosu-gil," lined with metasequoia trees on each side. The street is filled with a lovely ambience, dotted by small and cozy coffee shops, galleries, and art shops, making it the perfect place for a leisurely walk or a tea-time.

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City (창원시립진해박물관)

10.4Km    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.

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

10.5Km    2024-06-27

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

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Korea Naval Academy Museum (해군사관학교박물관)

Korea Naval Academy Museum (해군사관학교박물관)

10.5Km    2020-07-07

1, Jungwon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-549-1082

The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy. When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on January 31, 1980. On February 23, 1981, an independent museum was built and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.

Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

10.5Km    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.

Gyeongnam Art Museum (경남도립미술관)

10.9Km    2024-01-05

296, Yongji-ro, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-254-4600

Gyeongnam Art Museum, located in Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, opened on June 23, 2004. It consists of four floors above ground and one floor underground, functioning as an exhibition space for visitors and a place for academic research and education. In addition to large and small exhibitions for the general public, special exhibitions with hands-on activities are held for children as well. Moreover, sessions and seminars for professional artists are held to promote networking and communication with the aim of developing local culture and arts.

Maritime Filming Location ('역적'촬영지 해양드라마세트장)

Maritime Filming Location ('역적'촬영지 해양드라마세트장)

11.2Km    2024-02-28

876-2 Haeyanggwangwang-ro, Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Maritime Filming Location is a film set that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the Gaya, a Korean dynastic state. Set against a coastal backdrop, the site features an ironworks, illustrating the historic process of refining iron ore for weaponry, a quay, a market street, twenty-five wooden buildings, and three ships. It is known as the filming location for Korean TV dramas such as "The Rebel," "Kim Suro," and "Six Flying Dragons."

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street (경화역 벚꽃길)

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street (경화역 벚꽃길)

11.5Km    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)

12.1Km    2024-04-19

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

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