Forest trails and deep valleys lead to the peaks of Mt. Yeonhwa (524 m), named for its resemblance to a lotus flower. Trails start near Okcheonsa Temple; free parking.
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옥천사
Founded in 670 by the monk Uisang, this temple sits on the northern slope of Mt. Yeonhwa inside Yeonhwasan Provincial Park. Its main hall (Daeungjeon) is a Gyeongsangnam-do Tangible Cultural Heritage.
고성 장산 숲
A small grove of old zelkova and other broadleaf trees around a pond, planted in the Joseon era to shelter the village. Now a provincial monument, it makes a shady spot for a short stroll.
고성 송학동 고분군
Grassy burial mounds of the rulers of Sogaya, one of the Gaya states, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 as part of the Gaya Tumuli. The neighboring Goseong Museum displays objects excavated here.
고성 박물관
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.
CGV고성
A small, county-operated cinema run on consignment with CGV — the only movie theater in Goseong-gun. Two screens, opened October 2020.
당항포관광지
Opened in 1987 on the bay where Admiral Yi Sun-sin won the Battle of Danghangpo, this waterfront park is the main venue of the Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo, Korea's first natural history expo. Facilities include marine leisure activities, pensions and an auto-camping site.