Changwon-si district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea

Places to visit near Changwon

Changwon is a city in Changwon-si district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, home to about 550,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 15 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Roh Moo-hyun President's Graveyard (16 km), Muhaksan (17 km) and Gimhae Daeseong-dong Tumuli (22 km).

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Changwon, South Gyeongsang
Changwon, Changwon-si district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Changwon at a glance

Location
Changwon-si district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Population
about 550,000
Coordinates
35.2281° N, 128.6811° E
Places within 50 km
143 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Changwon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Changwon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Changwon

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is Bansongsan (2 km); the best-known is Muhaksan (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Muhaksan · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bansongsan · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~2 km
  • Gosan · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~2 km
  • Boolgogsan · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~3 km
  • Dwidoodae · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~3 km
  • Somangbong · viewpoint · Changwon-si · ~4 km

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Museums near Changwon

31 museums within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is 경상남도 통일관 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Changwon

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is 상남지석묘 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Changwon

12 parks within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is 농구장 (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Changwon

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is Changwon Center Square (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Changwon

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Changwon. The closest is Dot Islet (13 km); the best-known is Gadeokdo (32 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Gadeokdo · river spot · Gangseo-gu · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Dot Islet · river spot · Changwon-si · ~13 km
  • Eulsukdo · river spot · Saha-gu · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Yeong Island · river spot · Yeongdo-gu · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Geojedo · river spot · Geoje-si · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Dongbaek Island · river spot · Haeundae-gu · ~54 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Changwon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Changwon
  2. 1 km 경상남도 통일관 · museum, Changwon-si
  3. 1 km Yong-ji Lake Park · temple, Gangseo-gu
  4. 17 km Muhaksan · viewpoint, Changwon-si
  5. 17 km 상남지석묘 · heritage site, Changwon-si
  6. 1 km Changwon Center Square · lake, Gangseo-gu
  7. 0 km Back to Changwon

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How to reach Changwon

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    Within 15 km of Changwon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Changwon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77114Bansongsan (2 km)
    Museums1631경상남도 통일관 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1521상남지석묘 (1 km)
    Other attractions1116Metasequoire Garosu-gil (1 km)
    Parks512농구장 (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Changwon Center Square (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Dot Islet (13 km)
    Buddhist sites26광산사 (22 km)
    Waterfalls26Naeeunpokpo (11 km)
    Temples35Yong-ji Lake Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Changwon Sinbang-ri Eumnamu Group (8 km)
    Beaches & coast14Songdo Beach (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Busan Al-Fatih Masjid (47 km)

    Changwon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Changwon?

    Roh Moo-hyun President's Graveyard (attraction, about 16 km), Muhaksan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Changwon Center Square (lake, about 1 km), 경상남도 통일관 (museum, about 1 km), Yong-ji Lake Park (temple, about 1 km), 상남지석묘 (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Changwon?

    143 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 15 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Changwon?

    Bansongsan, about 2 km by road; Gosan (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Changwon?

    경상남도 통일관, about 1 km by road; Gyeongnam Art Museum (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Changwon?

    상남지석묘, about 1 km by road; Changwon Sangnamji Stone Tomb (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Changwon?

    Start in Changwon, visit 경상남도 통일관, then Yong-ji Lake Park, then Muhaksan, then 상남지석묘, then Changwon Center Square, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Changwon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Changwon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Changwon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Changwon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.