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Changpo Coastal Road (창포 해안길)

Changpo Coastal Road (창포 해안길)

18.6Km    2024-02-28

1872-60 Haeyanggwangwang-ro, Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Changpo Coastal Road meanders along the coastline, tracing a scenic path from Changpo-ri in Jinjeon-myeon to Jeodo Bridge in Gusan-myeon. It offers sweeping vistas of charming coastal villages in the Namhae Sea, characterized by numerous islands and the pristine waters. The area is adorned with a picturesque backdrop of Changpoman Bay, providing photo zones for visitors to capture lasting memories.

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

19.3Km    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.

Agyang Ecology Park (악양생태공원)

19.8Km    2023-10-11

208-49 Hagi 2-gil, Daesan-myeon, Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Agyang Ecology Park is located along the Namgang River. The park is equipped with childrens play equipment, an outdoor stage, visitor's center and more. The park is a great location for people seeking to relax in nature, with many wild flowers and pink muhly growing along the pathways here.