South Gyeongsang · 고성군
Goseong (Gyeongnam): what to see and do
A coastal county near Tongyeong with a bay linked to an old naval victory, dinosaur footprints and ancient tombs.
Known for
- Danghangpo Tourist Area on the bay
- Songhak-dong Tombs, Gaya burial mounds
- Pokpoam Hermitage on Gujeolsan
What to do
Visit Danghangpo, the bay where Admiral Yi Sun-sin won a naval battle in 1592. Then see the Gaya tombs at Songhak-dong.
Tip: This is Goseong in South Gyeongsang, near Tongyeong, not the one in Gangwon Province. Plan to combine it with Tongyeong.
From Seoul: Express bus about 4 h 30
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