Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

7.6Km 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)

8.1Km 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).

Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천(벚꽃명소))

8.4Km 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.

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

8.5Km 2024-04-19

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

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Changwon Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

8.9Km 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.

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

9.3Km 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.

Dalcheongyegok Valley (Changwon) (달천계곡(창원))

9.5Km 2024-02-28

145 Dalcheon-gil, Buk-myeon, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Dalcheongyegok Valley is a favored summer escape in Changwon, known for its clear valley waters flowing over wide rocks and dense surrounding foliage. A notable feature within the valley is a rock bearing the inscription "Dalcheon-dong" by Heo Mok, an official of the Joseon dynasty who chose this serene retreat for his retirement. During spring, the valley transforms into a renowned flower-viewing destination, adorned with the vibrant hues of azaleas in full bloom.

AT Business Hotel (AT비지니스호텔)

9.5Km 2024-10-30

102 , Yongji-ro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-266-3600

AT Business Hotel is a business hotel located a 10-minute walk from Gyeongnam Changwon City Hall. For business travelers, the hotel provides a business zone with free access to public computers and printers, a clothing care system for preparing for important meetings, and a laundry room for those staying long term. The hotel has 26 rooms of different types, each with a simple design that stands out. With free access to Netflix and YouTube, guests can unwind and relax after a hard day's work.

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City (창원시립진해박물관)

9.6Km 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.

Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

9.8Km 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.

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