Things to Do

Changwon's sights are spread across Jinhae, Masan, and the wider city. In cherry blossom season, start in Jinhae; at other times, pair Masan Fish Market with Junam Reservoir or one of the coastal districts.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Yeojwacheon Stream

Jinhae stream famous for cherry blossoms, footbridges, and spring festival crowds.

Sight
02

Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street

Former Jinhae railway station where cherry trees line the old tracks each spring.

Sight
03

Junam Reservoir

Large wetland reservoir system and one of Korea's better places for migratory birds.

Sight
04

Masan Fish Market

Historic Masan seafood market selling fresh fish, dried goods, salted seafood, and raw fish.

Market
05

Muhaksan

Muhaksan is a 700-metre mountain above Masan, popular with local hikers for its wooded valleys and city views. Spring is especially good, when azaleas …

Sight
06

Mageumsan Hot Spring

Mageumsan Hot Spring is Changwon's old-school spa stop, set north of the city rather than in the busy centre. The water comes out hot …
07

Marine Drama Filming Site

Marine Drama Filming Site is an open-air set on Changwon's coast, built with wooden streets, period buildings, and replica ships for Korean television dramas …

Sight
08

Seongjusa Temple

Seongjusa Temple is a temple complex in a green setting outside central Changwon. The approach is by paved road, so the visit does not …

Sight
09

Jinhae Marine Park

Jinhae Marine Park is a coastal family attraction with the Changwon Solar Tower, marine-life exhibits, a fish ecology learning center, naval-history displays, and deck …

Museum
10

Uilimsa Temple

Uilimsa is a long-established temple on Uirim Mountain, reached through quiet forest surroundings. The temple has a three-storey stone pagoda, old trees, and shaded …

Sight
11

Jeodo Skywalk

Jeodo Skywalk is a 170-metre pedestrian bridge with glass sections over the sea. The height is modest, but the clear floor and open water …
12

Changwon Center Square

Changwon Center Square is a broad downtown green space built around a small lake, with lawns, sculptures, and a music fountain that draws people …

Sight
13

Dotseom Island

Dotseom Island is a small leisure island in Masan Bay, reached by ferry from Changwon's old port side. It has family attractions, sea views, …
14

Gwangsansa Temple

Gwangsansa Temple is a Buddhist temple traditionally linked to Wonhyo, the Silla-era monk, and Eunshin, a Chinese monk. It is a quiet religious stop …

Sight
15

House in Changwon

House in Changwon is a traditional hanok associated with the Sunheung An clan. The roughly 200-year-old house gives a small but useful look at …

Architecture
16

Kyungwha Market

Kyungwha Market is a local folk market held on dates ending in 3 or 8 each month. It is close to Gyeonghwa Station, one …

Market
17

Wood Culture Experience Center

The Wood Culture Experience Center is a hands-on museum and activity centre about forests, timber, and traditional wood use in Korea. Exhibits cover trees, …

Museum