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Goseong (고성, 固城) is in South Gyeongsang province in South Korea.

Goseong-gun can be traced back to the history of dinosaurs. The history of dinosaurs in Goseong Dinosaur Museum, Korea's first museum specializing in dinosaurs, as well as dinosaur footprints remaining on coastal rocks near Sangjokam Rock, are indispensable. Hakdong Village, which has a nice old stone wall, is good for walking lightly.

Understand

History

Goseong-gun (Gun means 'county' in English.) was the capital of Sogaya (Sogaya is a collective name for several countries in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in the early and mid-Three Kingdoms Period.) for 42 to 461 years. Then, in 554, it was merged into Shilla. It was renamed Shilla Goja-gun in 737 and changed to Goseong as part of the policy of Chineseizing Silla and place names in 757. During the Goryeo Dynasty in 995, it was called Cheolseong for a while and soon returned to the name Goseong. On August 16, 1869, when a dispute over family register relations broke out during the Joseon Dynasty, the town hall was moved from Goseong to the control compound in Chunwon-myeon in 1870, and after the situation was settled, it was moved back to Goseong-hyeon in 1872 in the 9th year of King Gojong's reign. In 1895, it became Goseong-gun, Jinju-bu, and in 1896, it became Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. In the 1910s, the current Goseong-eup was briefly named Cheolseong-myeon. So there are Cheolseong Elementary School, Cheolseong Middle School, and Cheolseong High School in Goseong-eup. During the March 1 Independence Movement in 1919, the Baedun Market Demonstration was held from March 22 to April 3.

On October 1, 1938, Goseong-myeon was promoted to Goseong-eup.

Climate

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Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D       38     5 −7       45     7 −5       86     12 0       136     18 6       154     22 11       226     25 16       259     28 21       238     29 21       167     25 15       62     20 8       60     13 1       24     8 −5 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation+Snow totals in mm Korea Meteorological Administration
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D       1.5     41 19       1.8     45 23       3.4     54 32       5.4     64 43       6.1     72 52       8.9     77 61       10     82 70       9.4     84 70       6.6     77 59       2.4     68 46       2.4     55 34       1     46 23 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation+Snow totals in inches

It represents a warm and rainy oceanic climate on the southern coast, with an average temperature of 2.0℃ in January, 26.5℃ in August, and an annual average temperature of 14.5℃, with a small annual difference. The average annual precipitation is 1,334mm, which is generally large. Therefore, orchid plants such as camellia trees and Sancho trees are growing in the coastal area.

A famous point

Goseong-gun is famous as a tourist destination related to dinosaurs. Until the early 1990s, it was a place where there were no symbols to put forward. However, since the discovery of dinosaur footprints due to an academic survey in 1982, the name Goseong has become known as it has attracted domestic and international attention. Among them, Sangjokam County Park was a swamp of lakes 150 million years ago, and more than 2,000 of the world's largest dinosaur footprints have been found, making it one of the world's top three dinosaur sites along with Colorado in the U.S. and the western coast of Argentina.

In addition, the Dinosaur Expo is held, and the dinosaur footprint of the Mesozoic Era is a major tourist item. It is said to be quite helpful in the tourism income of Goseong.

Danghangpo in Hwagwa-myeon, famous for Admiral Yi Sun-shin's Battle of Danghangpo, is also famous. It is a wonderful place to see the cool sea and coast. In addition, Danghangpo is the place where the dinosaur expo mentioned above is held. In particular, Danghangpo is a camping site that has recently attracted attention in the camping world. Facilities such as toilets and showers are rated the best among camping sites in the country.

Get in

By bus

1 Goseong Bus Terminal exists in Goseong-eup, the center of Goseong.

In Goseong-gun, buses from farming and fishing villages operate throughout the country. It is a small public transportation and runs in rural areas. However, during the Dinosaur Expo, a route from Changwon to Danghangpo is operated. Goseong Bus is the only operator.

Intercity buses from Goseong Passenger Terminal to other areas are operated. There are the most buses to Tongyeong, followed by buses to Jinju and Masan.

By taxi

The basic taxi fare is ₩5,000, the basic unit of the △ street fare is 130 m, the basic unit of the △ hourly fare is 31 seconds, and the late-night surcharge time is from 22:00 to 04:00 (Oct 2023).

See

• 1 Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo, 1116 Danghang-ro, Hwa-myeon, ☏ +82 55-670-3882. The Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is Korea's largest dinosaur-themed festival and exhibition event held at Danghangpo Tourist Site in Hwa-myeon, which consists of 11 exhibition halls and 5 experience centers, and consists of outdoor theme parks such as coastal trails and dinosaur footprint trails. Around the venue, there are a total of six large parking lots, city bus stops, and taxi stands, and there are facilities where you can experience yachts, windsurfing, and boats. ₩18,000 for adults (₩14,000 for reservation), ₩12,000 for children (₩7,000 for reservation). (updated Oct 2023)
• 2 Sangjokam County Park, 42-23 Deokmyeong 5-gil, Hai-myeon, ☏ +82 55-670-4461. Open 24/7. It is a county park located on the coast of Deokmyeong-ri, Ha-myeon, Goseong-gun, Sangnam-do. Sangjokam Beach belongs to Hallyeohaesang National Park, and Namildae Beach is nearby. The dinosaur's footprints remain clear, so it's fun to watch while taking a walk. Admission is free.. (updated Oct 2023)
• 3 Grace Garden (그레이스가든), 1312-71, Samsang-ro, Sangni-myeon, ☏ 0507-1418-1804. 08:00-19:00. Dongsan Gracejeongwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, opened on June 25, 2020. During 15 years, various kinds of trees were planted. It's a unique beautiful garden. 5,000₩. (updated Oct 2023)
• 4 Dino Ostrich Land (공룡타조랜드), 102-30, Buram-gil, Goseong-eup, ☏ 0507-1391-3288. 10:00-18:00, Only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is Gyeongsang-do's largest dinosaur ostrich experience/tourism ranch. You can spend a healing time relaxing for a while by watching strange dinosaur ostrich, seeing other animals, and feeding them. 10,000₩. (updated Oct 2023)
• 5 Manhwa Bangcho (만화방초), 82-64, Eunhwang-gil, Georyu-myeon, ☏ +82 10-3870-1041. 09:00-18:00, A regular Monday break. Manhwa Bangcho is a garden where the breath of nature is alive, with a comfortable garden and the necessary amount of human touch. It is a nature-friendly garden that allows you to heal and heal your tired body and mind at any time. 4,000₩. (updated Oct 2023)
• 6 Donghwa Fishery Village (동화 어촌체험마을), 203, Donghwa 1-gil, Hail-myeon, ☏ +82 10-4022-2122. 09:00-17:00. The tidal flat experience where you can experience digging clams, and the torch experience where you light up a torch to catch octopus and odori. Mongdol Beach, where you can experience various marine life and enjoy the beautiful sea view of Hallyeosudo. And we are welcoming visitors by preparing various experience programs such as "Openingi" and "Raeleum." In the middle of the village, there is Soeul Biposeong Fortress, which served as a supply base for Admiral Yi Sun-shin of Chungmugong during the Imjin War, so you can feel the comfort of Donghwa Village as the name of the village along with the appearance of the old castle site on the beach. You can enjoy fishing on the seashore along the long coastline, and you can board a fishing boat and experience various fishing grounds off the village. 10,000₩. (updated Oct 2023)
• 7 Goseong Jangsan Forest (고성 장산 숲), 230-2, Jangsan-ri, Maam-myeon. An artificial forest in Jangsan-ri, Maam-myeon. It was designated as a Gyeongsangnam-do Monument on May 19, 1987. At the time of construction (Joseon), the length of the forest was said to have reached more than 1 km, but now it is about 100 m and 60 m wide, and the area is about 5,950 m², including the pond. More than 250 trees make up the forest, including zelkova, seopoeia, pine tree, gumnorinjae, and gumpink tree, and deciduous broad-leaved trees in the southern temperate region of Korea are the main species. This forest was created to compensate for the geographical defects here, and it is a heritage that gives a glimpse of the old ancestors' natural wisdom. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
• 8 Goseong Museum (고성 박물관), 80, Songhak-ro 135beon-gil, Goseong-eup, ☏ +82 55-670-5822. 09:00-18:00. Starting with the Sogaya Antiquities Exhibition Hall, it is named the Goseong Museum, promoting the history and cultural properties of Goseong. It also delivers detailed historical information of Goseong through special exhibitions. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
• 9 Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지), 1116, Danghangman-ro, Hoehwa-myeon, ☏ 0507-1359-4505. 09:00-22:00. In 1981, the county residents gathered their will to create the site with donations, and in 1984, it was designated as a national tourist destination and opened in November 1987. Danghangpo Tourist Site, the driving site of Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo, Korea's first natural history expo, is a family-type multi-purpose tourist destination where you can experience marine leisure sports, pensions, and auto camping sites. 7,000₩. (updated Oct 2023)

Do

Theater

1.CGV at a small movie theater in Goseong

In 2020, a small movie theater in Goseong-gun was completed. Goseong-gun operates directly and has signed a consignment with CGV. Goseong-gun has a condition of paying 50% of the affiliation fee as a condition for social return. It opened on October 8, 2020. This is the only movie theater in Goseong-gun, where you can enjoy fun movies.

Events

In Goseong, festivals using local specialties and relics are held.  As it is an area where many dinosaur fossils exist, dinosaur-related festivals are held, and the most famous festival is the Dinosaur World Expo. Goseong is an area on the beach where a lot of seafood is produced. In particular, scallops and sea squirts are produced a lot. As more than 70% of Korea's scallop production is handled by Goseong, the scallop festival is also famous.

Festival

• Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo : September& October, In Goseong dinosaur sites. Various dinosaur contents by organizing a variety of dinosaur experiences.
• Goseong Scallops Seafood Festival: October, In Goseong seaside. Various seafood tasting events, experience events, market events.

Buy

As of 2023, there are its own downtown, quite a few cultural facilities such as coin karaoke rooms and general sports facilities, and many convenience stores. However, it is not a place that has been developed for a long time, but at night, you can see people drinking, and middle and high school students walk around.

Also, people are often seen walking around in work clothes, most of which are workers working in special shipbuilding and offshore industrial zones related to offshore plants. Thanks to the special shipbuilding and marine industry zone, there are also foreign workers. If you walk down the street, you may hear the languages of many countries.

Convenience store

In Goseong-gun, there are five convenience stores in GS25, seven in CU, and six in 7-Eleven.

Franchise

There is one hamburger store, Lotteria, and one branch, Baskin Robbins 31. McDonald's does not exist.

Eat

Goseong is famous for strawberries. Strawberries, which were eco-friendly in Goseong, are one of the most famous in the country. If you visit Goseong, it would be good to eat strawberries or try strawberry-related foods.

In addition, Goseong is famous for agricultural and fishery products such as zucchini, chwinamul, and sea squirt. Therefore, Korean restaurants made of organic agricultural and fishery products are popular in Goseong. If you visit Goseong, I recommend visiting a Korean restaurant.

Budget

• 1 a very good restaurant (참좋은식당), 17, Seongnae-ro 143beon-gil, Goseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, 1st floor, ☏ 055-674-0766. From 10 to 22 every day. You can taste healthy Korean food with a new menu every day. Today's menu: 9,000 won. (updated Oct 2023)
• 2 Wang-chang-I (왕창이), Wangchangi Restaurant on 1F, 624, Geogyu-ro, Geogyu-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, ☏ 0507-1487-7377. Closed on Wednesdays, from 11:00 to 21:00 on other days. Enjoy the taste of gochujang bulgogi from a famous family that has been running for nearly 30 years.You can enjoy the taste and cost-effectiveness at the same time. Hot red pepper paste bulgogi set cooked with briquettes: 12,000 won. (updated Oct 2023)

Mid-range

• 3 a large mainland family (본토대가), 17, Seongnae-ro 144beon-gil, Goseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, ☏ 0507-1428-4224. From 11 to 18 every day. You can experience dishes made with famous snow crab and scallops in Goseong. Enjoy special dishes that can only be enjoyed in Korea. Soy Sauce Marinated Crab Set Menu : 27,000 won, a scallop-jang set : 17,000 won. (updated Oct 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Goseong Hansan Marina (고성 한산 마리나), 515 Hwahae-ro, ☏ 055-673-7997. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Enjoy the exclusive pool villa and luxury resort. There is also an exclusive yacht experience. ₩250,000~600,000 depending on the timing. (updated Oct 2023)

• 2 Ocean Fore (오션포레), 321, Hwahae-ro, ☏ 055-672-5588. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Enjoy glamping at Gyeongsangnam-do's largest glamping site. Glamping, ₩100,000~200,000 for 2 people. (updated Oct 2023)
• 3 Ocean Spa Hotel (오션스파호텔), 60 Sinwol-ro, Goseong-eup, ☏ 055-673-7781. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. You can see the sea from all the rooms. Look at the lake-like sea and find peace in your mind. Standard: ₩80,000-120,000, Twin Room: ₩80,000-120,000, Family Twin Room: ₩110,000-160,000, Spa Room : ₩110,000-160,000. (updated Oct 2023)
• 4 Dinosaur Pension (공룡펜션), 719-4 Jaraman-ro, Ha-myeon, ☏ 055-854-3030. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Dinosaur Museum and Sangjokam County Park are located in front of the pension, which is good for sightseeing. ₩90,000~170,000. (updated Oct 2023)

Learn

• 10 Pukyong University Fisheries Science and Technology Center, 63, Donghwa 3-gil, Hail-myeon, ☏ +82 51-629-4114. (updated Oct 2023)