Gochang Dolmen Site
고창 고인돌 유적
One of the densest concentrations of dolmens in the world. Hundreds of Bronze Age megalithic tombs are spread along the foot of the mountains, and together with Ganghwa and Hwasun, they are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In an area of about 1.8 kilometers around Jungnim-ri in Gochang County, there are more than 440 Bronze Age dolmens. They come in various forms, including table-type and go-board-type. This is one of the densest concentrations of dolmens in the world. In 2000, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the dolmens of Ganghwa and Hwasun. The Gochang Dolmen Museum (admission about 3,000 won, closed Mondays) explains how the giant stones were moved and built. A small park train takes visitors to each of the dolmen areas. From Jeonju, it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car, or you can transfer at Gochang Bus Terminal. In April, you can also visit the nearby barley fields, which turn a vivid green. The coordinates given are for the first viewing area.
Opening hours
9:00 am–6:00 pm (museum closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Seonunsa Temple
- Naesosa Temple
- Naejangsan National Park
- Chaeseokgang Cliffs
- Geumsansa Temple & Moaksan
- Gunsan Modern History District
- Jeonju National Museum
- Samcheon-dong Makgeolli Alley