Dalcheongyegok Valley (Changwon) (달천계곡(창원))

17.5 Km 48628 2024-02-28

145 Dalcheon-gil, Buk-myeon, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Dalcheongyegok Valley is a favored summer escape in Changwon, known for its clear valley waters flowing over wide rocks and dense surrounding foliage. A notable feature within the valley is a rock bearing the inscription "Dalcheon-dong" by Heo Mok, an official of the Joseon dynasty who chose this serene retreat for his retirement. During spring, the valley transforms into a renowned flower-viewing destination, adorned with the vibrant hues of azaleas in full bloom.

Upo Wetland Eco Center (우포늪생태관)

18.8 Km 12672 2021-08-23

220, Uponeup-gil, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-2-1330

Upo Wetland Eco Center is a wetland education center at the largest wetland in Korea. The center collects data and conducts research on various wild wetland animals such as birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, and displays these to the public as well as promotes the message that humans are also part of nature and educates visitors on how humans can live in harmony with nature.

To help visitors learn more about the ecological environment, the center consists of various galleries: Understanding Upo Wetland, the Four Seasons of Upo Wetland, Living Upo Wetland, Families of Upo Wetland, and Understanding the Ecological Environment. Each gallery exhibits dynamic models and videos, as well as hands-on interactive programs.

Changnyeong Upo Wetland (창녕 우포늪)

19.6 Km 40894 2023-02-13

220, Uponeup-gil, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-530-1533

Upo Wetland is the largest natural wetland in Korea. The wetland takes up three different areas of Changnyeong-gun with a total size of 2,314,060 square meters. Created approximately 140 million years ago, the wetland was formed when the soft ground collapsed and water filled the area to form swamps and lakes, where dinosaurs played. Dinosaur footprints can be found at Sejin-ri near Upo Wetland.

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