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Masan
Former municipal city in South Korea

Masan

Masan (Korean: 마산) is an administrative region of Changwon, a city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

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It was formerly an independent city from 1949 until 30 June 2010, when it was absorbed to Changwon along with Jinhae. Masan was redistricted as two districts within Changwon, Masanhappo District and Masanhoewon District. On 31 December 2012, the population of the districts combined was 406,893.

Get in

Getting to Masan

Changwon is to the west of Busan, and most travel to Changwon is via this international hub. Located in the southeastern part of Gyeongsangnam-do, it is located in Gangseo-gu in Busan and Gimhae to the east, bordering Miryang and Changnyeong-gun on the Nakdong River to the north, Haman-gun, Jinju, Goseong-gun to the west, and Geoje City to the south.

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    Changwon

    Buses connect Changwon to most of the other cities in Gyeongsangnam-do via the Express bus terminal.

See

Worth seeing

dott Island the nation's first marine amusement park. It is operated as a small recreation park.

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    Junam

    Junam Reservoir, called the migratory paradise, is a beautiful migratory bird with an area of 898 hectares and 109 species of migratory birds.

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    Cherry
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    Masan Fish

    There is a fish market near the bay of Masan.

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    Yong-ji Lake Park
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    Changwon Center Square

    Occasionally, various events are held here.

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    Gwangsansa Temple
Do

Things to do

Hiking. Hike around the many mountains that surround the city and catch wonderful views. Sports. Watch and bet on bicycle races, basketball (LG Sakers, based at LG Champion's Park), soccer (Gyeongnam FC, based at Changwon Football Center) or baseball (NC Dinos, based at Changwon NC Park). Play badminton on one of many public courts.

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    Dotseom Island

    Take a ferry out to Dotseom Island, which has a carnival and circus in Masan Bay.

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    Muhaksan

    Hike up Muhaksan, a 700-m mountain near Masan's city center.

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    Changwon Ziptrek
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    Yongji Moving

    It is an electric boat that can be easily operated by anyone.

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    Wood Culture Experience Center

    It is a hands-on experience center where you can see and learn the importance of forest culture and the value of using wood.

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    Yangchon Hot Spring

    Hot spring water from Yangchon Village is also popular as it is rich in minerals.

Eat

Where to eat

Various kinds of seafood Because there is a huge fish market, the quality of seafood, including fish, is as good as that of high-end department stores. Benningan's (Located across the street from Canberra Hotel.). Bombay, 98-3 Jugang Dong, Chagwon,. 11:00-23:00. Bombay is a nice Indian restaurant. Friendly staff and quick service. Prices are reasonable.

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    LimJinGak
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    Mad for Garlic
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    Sushi Hon
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    Moru Restaurant
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    Pan Asia

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (see file page), Wikimedia Commons.