A Hidden Snack Tour in the Winding Road Mural Village

This tour guides you through hidden snack spots in Chang-dong, the original downtown of Masan before new town developments. Don't miss Goryeodang and Core Bakery, iconic bakeries with over 45 years of history along the old streets filled with nostalgia and romance. Savor the authentic tastes of Changwon, which stay true to the basics and preserve traditional flavors rather than flashy trends.

Along the way

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   Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village

   가고파 꼬부랑길 벽화마을

   Gagopa Kkoburang-gil Mural Village was completed in December 2013 after being remodeled by Kyongnam Bank in an effort to revive the beauty of Masan. Situated in the hillside neighborhood of Seongho-dong past Burim Market from Chang-dong, visitors can see diverse murals changing with every step, and the unique photo zones are among its key highlights.MoreLess

   

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   Chang-dong Art Village

   창동예술촌

   Chang-dong Art Village is the nation's first creative urban regeneration project aimed at reviving the lost commercial vitality of the rapidly declining old Masan downtown. By utilizing vacant storefronts to establish a community-friendly art village, it attracts visitors and revitalizes the city center. Its core concept combines the artistic strengths of Masan with urban regeneration, effectively achieving "urban revitalization through art." To evoke the memories and nostalgia of Masan as a cultural and artistic hub during the 1950s and 60s, three themed alleys were created—Moonshin Art Alley, Masan Art Trail Alley, and Ecole de Chang-dong Alley—offering a variety of themed attractions.MoreLess

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   Chang-dong Bokhui-jip

   창동 복희집

   Boasting over 40 years of tradition, Chang-dong Bokhui-jip is a long-standing bunsik (Korean snack food) restaurant in Masan, famous for its delicious pot udon and tteokbokki. However, its patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans) is also immensely popular and has been featured across various media. Instead of modern finely shaved snow ice, this shop serves traditional shaved ice with crisp ice texture, topping milk-poured shaved ice solely with red beans simmered in-house.MoreLess

   

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   Core Bakery

   코아양과

   Core Bakery, an iconic bakery in Chang-dong, is an independent bakeshop with a long tradition. Located on Buljong-geori, it has long been famous as a popular meeting spot in Chang-dong. In addition to its signature corn bread, it offers nostalgic favorites such as red bean bread, soboro bread, and cream bread, alongside modern baked treats. A wide variety of cakes is also available.MoreLess

   

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