Mageumsan Hot Springs (마금산원탕)

8.0 Km 11626 2020-06-04

1167, Cheonju-ro, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
55-298-4400

Also referred to as Buk-myeon Hot Springs after the name of the region, Mageumsan Hot Springs is 13 kilometers north of Rural Route 1045 from Euichang-dong in Changwon and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to by car. Mageumsan Hot Springs rises 200 meters above sea level, contains a slightly alkaline enriched water of 55℃ or more, and consists of over 20 mineral substances including natrium, radium, manganese, ion sulfate, and others. Mageumsan Hot Springs are known to be effective in helping arthritis, women's diseases, neuralgia, depression, etc., and are frequently visited by travelers.

Records of Mageumsan Hot Springs are listed in the ancient texts of King Sejong's Geographical Book, Survey on Civilization (Dongguk-yeojiseungnam), and more, illustrating that these hot springs were of great importance in ages past. The hot springs were temporarily closed in the later period of the Joseon Dynasty but were reopened by a man named Tokunaga from Japan. Later, Jin-Il Sohn, a resident of the area took ownership of the hot springs.

Outstanding scenery complements the hot springs with Cheonmasan Mountain (370m), Mageumsan Mountain and Baekweolsan Mountain (400m) located nearby. In particular, there is a legend that surrounds Baekweolsan Mountain and people like to climb this mountain and then relax by bathing in the hot springs.

Changwon Garosu-gil (창원 가로수길)

8.0 Km 49 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.

Bansong Market (반송시장)

8.1 Km 0 2024-02-15

20-7 Woni-daero 473beon-gil, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bansong Market is a traditional market located between the apartments where Changwon locals live. Through the redevelopment in the 1990s, Bansong Market was also remodeled and transformed with a modern atmosphere and look, welcoming visitors with cleaner facilities. Like any other traditional market, all items are present, and above all, it is known as a market supplying food and daily necessities for Changwon locals. The hidden attraction here is Kalguksu Village, where visitors can find an area of people sitting in groups of two or three on narrow, long chairs and eat a bowl of hot kalguksu (noodle soup) and kimchi. Kalguksu Village is recommended for soaking up the authentic local market vibe.

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

8.3 Km 19028 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.

Changwon Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

8.5 Km 8294 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.

Crown Tourist Hotel (크라운관광호텔)

8.5 Km 10917 2021-02-06

22-5, Changwon-daero 363beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-237-1001

Crown Tourist Hotel's name is a combined word made of ‘CR’ from ‘Center’ and ‘Own,’ as the hotel offers a private area centered for oneself. It is a simple yet special business hotel that aims to fulfill guests' wants and needs. There are various parks in close driving distance.

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기축제)

8.7 Km 11175 2023-09-18

275-35, Jillye-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-3244

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival celebrates the unique Korean buncheongsagi (a grayish-blue-powdered celadon). Visitors can enjoy various programs such as cooking with buncheong ceramic pot, pottery making experience, flying a wish balloon, and many more.

ER Newcore Outlets - Changwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 창원)

8.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

6, Changwon-daero 397beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Homeplus - Changwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 창원)

8.7 Km 0 2024-04-22

415, Changwon-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Clayarch Gimhae Museum (클레이아크 김해미술관)

8.7 Km 12887 2022-12-29

275-51, Jillye-ro, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

The name “Clayarch” is a compound word of clay and arch, short for“architecture.” It embodies the basic spirit of the museum, which is to pursue development in the field of architectural ceramics through working with science, art, education, and industry.

Clayarch Gimhae Museum aims to play a leading role in the development of architectural ceramics, which are now spreading across the globe. It intends to do so by rediscovering the relationship between ceramics and architecture – a matter that has been relatively ignored – as a new direction for ceramic art. This reflects the pluralism of this time, which seeks to pursue something creative and new and to overcome the limitations of specific fields through working with different genres. The museum seeks to actively lead this artistic attempt, and make aesthetic and scientific achievements in this field with theoretical backing gained through academic activities, lectures, and research.

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