Dongbang Hoetjip (동방횟집)

11.3Km 2024-02-08

20 Haewon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Discover Changwon's local delicacy at this eatery: braised ray, a wide, diamond-shaped fish stewed in soybean paste with various seasonings and radish. In Korea, ray is often savored as a hearty stew or paired as a side dish with drinks. The braised ray here stands out for its perfect balance of robust seasoning and the delicate texture of the ray’s flesh. The flavorful broth is generously served, but try mixing it with rice for a complete meal. The menu also features fresh seafood offerings like assorted sliced raw fish, live octopus, and conch. The restaurant's popularity surged after being spotlighted on various Korean cooking shows, so it’s advisable to book in advance.

Energy Environment Science Park - Energy Exhibition Hall (에너지환경과학공원 에너지전시관)

11.6Km 2021-03-18

101, Cheonja-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-712-0446

The Energy Exhibition Hall in the Energy Environment Science Park is designed in the shape of a sailboat to complement the oceanic scenery surrounding the museum. The exhibition hall consists of a showroom and an observation room that introduce the principles and usage of alternative energy. The exhibition center demonstrates how wind and photovoltaic power plants work, and in what ways clean renewable energy is being used. The center is also used as a solar power plant, and visitors can observe devices and facilities powered by future energy sources.

Junam Eco-Learning Center (주남저수지 생태학습관)

12.2Km 2021-07-21

32, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-3499

The Junam Eco-Learning Center consists of exhibition galleries, a main hall, and local produce store. Opened in 2004, the center introduces the birds, plants, and insects that are living in and around Junam Reservoir through framed and stuffed samples. In the theater, visitors can watch a video showing the intricate connection between humans and the birds of Junam. The monitors hanging on the outer walls of the galleries show the birds’ flying technique and their ecology. After exploring the center, visitors can take a free bicycle ride to the wetlands to observe the reservoir and migratory birds.

Junam Reservoir - Habitat for migratory birds (주남저수지 (철새도래지))

12.6Km 2020-06-09

26, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-2798

Junam Reservoir features a large migratory bird sanctuary spread throughout three reservoirs (Sannam, Junam, and Dongpan), and is one of Korea’s top nature-watching areas for visitors. It operates Ramsar Culture Center, ecology educational hall, bird-watching site and Junam Environment School free of charge and a guide tour is available to explore the reservoir with ecological explanations. In addition, a lotus field and flower road can be visited in the reservoir.

Maritime Filming Location ('역적'촬영지 해양드라마세트장)

12.9Km 2024-02-28

876-2 Haeyanggwangwang-ro, Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Maritime Filming Location is a film set that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the Gaya, a Korean dynastic state. Set against a coastal backdrop, the site features an ironworks, illustrating the historic process of refining iron ore for weaponry, a quay, a market street, twenty-five wooden buildings, and three ships. It is known as the filming location for Korean TV dramas such as "The Rebel," "Kim Suro," and "Six Flying Dragons."

Clayarch Gimhae Museum (클레이아크 김해미술관)

13.5Km 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.

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기축제)

13.7Km 2025-01-09

17 Buncheong-ro, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-3241

The Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival highlights the excellence of Buncheong ceramics and their everyday appeal. The festival offers a chance to see a wide variety of ceramics and participate in hands-on activities such as traditional kiln firing.

Goryeo-dong Historic Site (고려동유적지)

13.8Km 2023-10-11

경상남도 함안군 산인면 모곡2길 53

Goryeo-dong Historic Site was founded by Yi O, a scholar of Goryeo who had unwavering loyalty to the Goryeo dynasty even after it fell. The village naturally formed by his descendants. Yi O built a stone fence around the area and called it Goryeo-donghak, meaning the home of Goryeo refugees. Yi never did serve the new government and asked his sons to also never serve the new kingdom or to move his body after he died. For over 600 years, 19 generations of Yi O have remained here, honoring his memory.

Ipgok County Park (입곡군립공원)

14.1Km 2021-06-10

Ipgokgongwon-gil, Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-580-4583

Ipgok County Park was once a reservoir used for agricultural water during the Japanese colonization period. Near the reservoir, a dense pine tree forest can be seen along the steep cliff and a trekking path winds through the forest. In spring, cherry blossoms provide picturesque scenery in the vicinity of the area and azaleas bloom on the ridges and cliffs as well. A sports field equipped with stands is located in the upper area.

The reservoir boasts a grand size with a 4-kilometer circumference making it the largest reservoir in Haman. However, it is shaped like a snake, making it impossible to see the starting and ending points at the same time. It is well-known as a relaxing vacation spot among local families.

Mageumsan Hot Springs (마금산원탕)

15.1Km 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.

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