Introduction:
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge. They are mostly found in Northeast Asia and are particularly abundant in Korea where the total
Directions From Gochang Bus Terminal, take Bus bound for Jungnim (죽림).Get off at Gochang Dolmen Museum (고창고인돌박물관).Or, take Bus bound for Seonunsa Temple (선운사). Get off at the entrance of Maesan (매산입구, Maesan Ipgu).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-8666
Information:
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era.
These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge.
They are mostly found in Northeast Asia and are particularly abundant in Korea where the total number of known dolmen is estimated to be around 30,000.
One of the areas with the largest concentration of dolmen (over 447 dolmen) is the Gochang Dolmen site in Jeollabuk-do, Gochang-gun, Jungnim-ri.
Gochang Dolmen Site holds more dolmen than Hwasun and Ganghwa and boasts dolmen of a variety of shapes sizes, ranging from those under 10 tons to those over 300 tons. Dolmen at Gochang, Ganghwa, and Hwasun serve as proof that the area was inhabited since the Bronze Age.
The Gochang Dolmen Site was officially registered with UNESCO on November 29, 2000.
Telephone: +82-63-560-8666 Closed [Park] N/A (open all year round), [Museum] Mondays Activity Dolmen Site Train Tour Departure point: Gochang Dolmen Museum Schedule: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 (March - October) Fare: Adults 1,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 500 won* The operation of the train can be cancelled in case of rain or snow.
Operating:Operating
Hours Gochang Dolmen Museum: 09:00-18:00 * November-February: 09:00-17:00* Last admission: 1 hour before closing Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Free Baby Stroller Rentals Available
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge. They are mostly found in Northeast Asia and are particularly abundant in Korea where the total
Directions From Gochang Bus Terminal, take Bus bound for Jungnim (죽림).Get off at Gochang Dolmen Museum (고창고인돌박물관).Or, take Bus bound for Seonunsa Temple (선운사). Get off at the entrance of Maesan (매산입구, Maesan Ipgu).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-8666
Information:
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era.
These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge.
They are mostly found in Northeast Asia and are particularly abundant in Korea where the total number of known dolmen is estimated to be around 30,000.
One of the areas with the largest concentration of dolmen (over 447 dolmen) is the Gochang Dolmen site in Jeollabuk-do, Gochang-gun, Jungnim-ri.
Gochang Dolmen Site holds more dolmen than Hwasun and Ganghwa and boasts dolmen of a variety of shapes sizes, ranging from those under 10 tons to those over 300 tons. Dolmen at Gochang, Ganghwa, and Hwasun serve as proof that the area was inhabited since the Bronze Age.
The Gochang Dolmen Site was officially registered with UNESCO on November 29, 2000.
Telephone: +82-63-560-8666 Closed [Park] N/A (open all year round), [Museum] Mondays Activity Dolmen Site Train Tour Departure point: Gochang Dolmen Museum Schedule: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 (March - October) Fare: Adults 1,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 500 won* The operation of the train can be cancelled in case of rain or snow.
Operating:Operating
Hours Gochang Dolmen Museum: 09:00-18:00 * November-February: 09:00-17:00* Last admission: 1 hour before closing Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Free Baby Stroller Rentals Available
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