Gangwon State
Places to visit in Goseong-gun
Discover beaches and lakes on the East Sea alongside historic places near the border. Choose among the nature of Hwajinpo and Songjiho, viewpoints, and exhibition facilities according to your interests.
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Places to visit
5 placesGoseong Unification Observatory
This is the country's northernmost observatory, with views of Mount Geumgang and the East Sea. You can also visit the Unification Hall, Unification Observatory Tower, and other facilities.
View on mapHwajinpo Marine Museum
The museum consists of a shell museum displaying more than 40,000 specimens across about 1,500 species, including rare shells, crustaceans, and taxidermy, and an aquarium showcasing 3,000 fish from 125 species.
View on mapHwajinpo History and Security Exhibition Hall
The site comprises Hwajinpo Castle, the Syngman Rhee Memorial Hall at Hwajinpo, and Vice President Lee Ki-poong's villa.
View on mapSongjiho Observation Tower
From this distinctive five-story observation tower, you can see flocks of migratory birds flying to and fro over Songjiho Lake.
View on mapHwajinpo Ecology Museum
This three-story museum has exhibition halls where visitors can observe and learn about the ecosystem around Hwajinpo Lake.
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