Hwasun Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (화순 고인돌군 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

The Hwasun Dolmen Site is located near the waterfalls of the mountain pass linking Dogok-myeon of Hyosan-ri and Chunnyang-myeon of Daesin-ri. According to experts, 135 of the 980 stones in Dogok-myeon Hyosan-ri are dolmen. There are also about 100 damaged stone tables that still maintain their original form.

What makes the Hwasun dolmens special is that in such a small district there are as many as 596 dolmen, including Korea’s biggest stone table. Acknowledging the importance of the cultural assets, the Hwasun Dolmen Site was registered as World Heritage No. 997 in year 2000 along with Gochang and Ganghwa Dolmens.

Inquiry

+82-61-379-3178

Homepage

www.dolmen.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

World Heritage

Experience Guide : Making earthenware product, making stone product (arrowhead), making jewelry, etc.
- Period: March-December
- Location: Prehistory Experience Hall inside Hwasun Dolmen Site
- Participation fee: Varies by program
- Registration: www.idolmen.or.kr
- Inquiries: +82-61-370-8800

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-379-3178

Parking facilities : Available

More information

Admission Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Available Facilities
Reservoir, walking trail, prehistoric village, prehistoric experience, hut, rest area, etc.

Location

Goindol 1-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

Directions