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Changwon Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

3.4Km    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.

Gyeongnam Art Museum (경남도립미술관)

3.6Km    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.

Bansong Market (반송시장)

3.6Km    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.

Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

Changwon Arboretum (창원수목원)

4.0Km    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. 

The House of Changwon (창원의 집)

The House of Changwon (창원의 집)

4.2Km    2021-12-08

59, Sarim-ro 16beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-714-7646

The House of Changwon was home to Du-cheol (pen name Toeeun), a famous scholar. This house is now used as a traditional lifestyle and culture learning center for studying traditional Korean culture and customs. Built on a 10,209 ㎡ site, the house contains 14 buildings, including one exhibiting a collection of farming tools. The establishment itself is one of few living artifacts in the country, offering a peek into how ancient Koreans lived. The complex serves as the venue for a cultural class for visitors and other events and functions such as a chapel for traditional weddings and other ceremonies.

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

Jangboksan Sculpture Park (장복산조각공원)

4.4Km    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).

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

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

4.5Km    2024-04-19

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

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Changwon Exhibition Convention Center (CECO) (CECO 창원컨벤션센터)

Changwon Exhibition Convention Center (CECO) (CECO 창원컨벤션센터)

4.5Km    2019-10-31

362, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-212-1000

Changwon Exhibition Convention Center (CECO) is a major venue for international and national meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). Since its establishment in 2005 in the City of Changwon, home of high-tech industries and green environmentalism, the CECO has successfully hosted and continues to hold numerous events at its state-of-the-art facilities. In addition, the CECO features various amenities and services including a first-class hotel, a residential officetel, multiplex theaters, a food court, shopping mall, and much more.

Grand Mercure Ambassador Changwon (그랜드 머큐어 앰배서더 창원)

Grand Mercure Ambassador Changwon (그랜드 머큐어 앰배서더 창원)

4.7Km    2020-06-18

332, Woni-daero, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-600-0700

Grand Mercure Ambassador Changwon offers excellent service to visitors and a convenient location in the heart of transportation to other cities in Gyeongsangnam-do. The City 7 and Convention City, landmarks in Gyeongsangnam-do, are established in a row and are appropriate for hosting international conferences within their well-prepared facilities, which include 321 cozy rooms.

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

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

4.8Km    2024-06-27

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

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