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Bansong Market (반송시장)

15.3Km    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 Cyclodrome (창원경륜장)

15.4Km    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.

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

15.4Km    2025-03-07

Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-546-4310

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is held in the areas of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae to celebrate the lovely cherry blossoms. Varied programs including a pre-event, cultural performances, a military performance, and others will take place during the festival.

Jangnim Port (장림포구)

15.7Km    2023-02-06

72, Jangnim-ro 93beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-220-4502

Jangnim Port is a trending place in Busan that has gained popularity through word of mouth on social media. Administratively, it belongs to Jangnim-dong, Saha-gu, and the name of the port is Jangnim Port after the neighborhood. Because the colorful buildings and small boats floating along the port resemble Venice's Murano Island, its nickname is "Bunezia," ​​meaning Busan's Venice. Due to its beautiful sunset and location on the way to Dadaepo Beach, Jangnim Port has emerged as a new summer resort in Busan, as it is possible to tour in connection with the Amisan Observatory and the Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams.

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

15.7Km    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.

Korea Naval Academy Museum (해군사관학교박물관)

Korea Naval Academy Museum (해군사관학교박물관)

15.7Km    2020-07-07

1, Jungwon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-549-1082

The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy. When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on January 31, 1980. On February 23, 1981, an independent museum was built and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.

Adpar Golf - Saha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (애드파골프 사하)

Adpar Golf - Saha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (애드파골프 사하)

15.8Km    2024-04-23

378, Nakdong-daero, Saha-gu, Busan

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ET Land - Saha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (전자랜드 사하)

15.8Km    2024-04-22

375, Nakdong-daero, Saha-gu, Busan

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Gupo Market (구포장 / 구포시장 (3, 8일))

Gupo Market (구포장 / 구포시장 (3, 8일))

15.9Km    2021-05-12

17, Guposijang 1-gil, Buk-gu, Busan
+82-51-333-9032

Gupo Market is a big-scale traditional market located within the busy streets of Gupo in Busan. Gupo has been a trading hub since the 17th century during the Joseon period due to its location at the entrance of Busan where it meets the Nakdonggang River. A variety of vegetables and fruits are lined up past Ssamji Park at the main entrance of Gupo Market. The market alley displays a wide range of food ingredients along with fresh and dried seafood to choose from. Gupo Market is also packed with delicious street foods and restaurants. The annual “Friendly Gupo Market Festival” takes place at the market place every October, welcoming both domestic and international visitors.

Daedong Halmae Guksu ([백년가게]대동할매국수)

15.9Km    2024-02-23

8 Dongnam-ro 45beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Daedong Halmae Guksu, a well-known noodle restaurant in Gimhae, is famous for its signature dish, janchiguksu (banquet noodles). The restaurant serves naturally dried noodles paired with a flavorful broth made from anchovies sourced from the southern coast. Each table is equipped with chili peppers and seasoning sauce, allowing diners to customize their dish to their taste. In addition to janchiguksu, the menu also includes bibimguksu (spicy noodles) and yubuchobap (fried bean curd riceball).