Gyeongnam, Busan & Ulsan Drive

Goseong Dinosaur Footprints & Danghangpo Coastal Drive

From Mesozoic dinosaur footprint fossils to the Imjin War's Danghangpo battle site, a family-friendly coastal drive through natural and military history.

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Course Overview

Goseong is one of the world's three major dinosaur footprint fossil sites, where you can see actual footprints carved into coastal rocks. This route drives from Sangjogam Park's fossil site to the Danghangpo tourist area.

Sangjogam features unique table-leg-shaped rock formations, with coastal walking trails for fossil observation. Danghangpo, a victory site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, combines a history park with family-friendly attractions.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Sangjogam Dinosaur Footprint Fossils (approx. 5 km)

Follow coastal walking trails from Sangjogam Park to observe dinosaur footprint fossils. Some fossils submerge at high tide, so check tide tables.

Section 2: Sangjogam to Dinosaur Museum (approx. 8 km)

Drive the coastal road to the Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo permanent hall. Features dinosaur models and interactive exhibits for children.

Section 3: Dinosaur Museum to Danghangpo (approx. 9 km)

Arrive at Danghangpo tourist area. Tour the history park commemorating Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Danghangpo naval battle.

Driving Tips

  • Dinosaur footprints are best observed at low tide (check tide charts)
  • Dinosaur Museum admission: 3,000 KRW adults, 1,500 KRW children
  • Danghangpo tourist area admission is free
  • Visit during the summer Goseong Dinosaur Expo for various activities

Course Info

Distance

19.6 km

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Gyeongnam Goseong

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Danghangpo Tourist AreaViewpoint

Admiral Yi Sun-sin's naval victory site with history park and beach

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