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Goseong Dinosaur World Expo

경남고성공룡세계엑스포

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The Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is a dinosaur-themed fair at Danghangpo Tourist Site in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province. The 2026 edition — the 10th, marking 20 years — runs from 22 September to 1 November and is on now. Tickets are 19,000 won for adults and 13,000 won for children; it opens 09:00–18:00, until 22:00 on late-opening nights. We read 87 blog posts by visitors from 2023–2025 and picked 30.

Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type3). Shown uncropped, as supplied.

What's on

Based on the official programme list (updated 28 Sep 2026). Check show times on site or on the official website.

Danghangpo Tourist Site

Main programmeWalk-in
22 Sep – 1 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00 (to 22:00 on late nights)
Dinosaur parade, circus, dinosaur-themed exhibitions, robot dinosaur live show and more
Side programmeWalk-in
22 Sep – 1 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00 (to 22:00 on late nights)
Character exhibition hall, Jurassic Park, night parade, fireworks and more
Hands-on activitiesWalk-in
22 Sep – 1 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00 (to 22:00 on late nights)
Large fossil dig, dinosaur drawing, dinosaur feeding, dino puzzles, floor sketchbook and more

Source: Korea Tourism Organization listing, updated 28 Sep 2026

The essentials

Dates2026-09-22 – 2026-11-01
WhereDanghangpo Tourist Site, 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
CostPaid — adults 19,000 won, children 13,000 won (advance discounts not confirmed)
OrganisersGoseong County; run by Goseong Culture & Tourism Foundation · +82 55-670-7491~3 (Korean)
Address경상남도 고성군 당항만로 1116
Contact055-6707-4913 · www.gngsctf.or.kr
ProgrammeDinosaur parade, circus, robot dinosaur show, night parade and fireworks, fossil digs

Official poster

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The organisers’ own poster, in Korean. Source: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type3), shown unaltered. Tap to open full size.

What 30 visitors said

Each year we gathered blog posts, kept only those by people who actually went, and picked the most detailed. - 2023: 27 read, 17 actual visits, 10 picked - 2024: 30 read, 24 actual visits, 10 picked - 2025: 30 read, 21 actual visits, 10 picked All posts describe past years; this year's prices and hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization listing.

What people liked

Parade high-fives and fan service14 of 30 posts

14 of 30 posts liked the parade: performers come close for high-fives and photos, and the songs and moves are easy for children to copy. 23-10 23-13 23-17 23-18 23-19 23-21 23-26 24-05 24-09 24-13 24-27 24-29 25-04 25-10

Big, moving dinosaurs13 of 30 posts

13 of 30 posts praise the life-size, moving dinosaurs; in 2025 many singled out Jurassic Park. 23-09 23-10 23-12 23-21 23-26 24-05 24-09 25-10 25-12 25-19 25-20 25-24 25-25

Fossil digs and special exhibits8 of 30 posts

8 of 30 posts rate the fossil-dig activities, real fossils and the special exhibition hall highly. 23-17 23-21 24-06 24-09 24-14 24-15 24-27 24-29

What people struggled with

Parade spots go early, claimed with mats17 of 30 posts

17 of 30 posts say the parade route fills with picnic mats early, or advise claiming a spot in advance. Several name the dinosaur fountain and the area near the Character Hall as the best spots. 23-09 23-10 23-12 23-18 23-21 23-26 24-05 24-06 24-09 24-12 24-22 24-27 25-12 25-18 25-19 25-20 25-23

Parade underwhelms some4 of 30 posts

4 of 30 posts found the parade flimsy or thinner than in earlier years. 23-09 23-12 25-18 25-20

Long queues for food and coffee10 of 30 posts

10 of 30 posts complain of long queues at restaurants, food trucks, the dinosaur-bread stall and cafés — one waited 50 minutes for a coffee, another 40 minutes to order lunch. 23-09 23-12 23-13 23-19 23-26 24-12 24-15 24-29 25-10 25-25

Car parks fill early10 of 30 posts

10 of 30 posts found the car parks busy or the entry queue long; some found Lot 1 full by 11am, even on a weekday. 23-10 23-19 24-09 24-12 24-15 24-22 24-27 25-10 25-12 25-24

Bring a buggy or wagon — but not indoors16 of 30 posts

16 of 30 posts say a pushchair or wagon is essential, or that it had to be left outside exhibition halls and the botanical garden. 23-13 23-17 23-18 23-26 24-06 24-12 24-13 24-14 24-15 24-22 24-27 24-29 25-04 25-18 25-20 25-21

Too big to see in a day9 of 30 posts

9 of 30 posts say the site is so large they saw only part of it, or that the walking wore them out. 23-10 23-19 23-21 24-13 24-15 24-27 24-29 25-04 25-20

Can frighten small children12 of 30 posts

12 of 30 posts say small children were scared by the big dinosaurs, dark halls, 4D/5D films or shows. 23-09 23-10 23-13 24-12 24-15 25-04 25-12 25-18 25-19 25-21 25-23 25-24

These are raw counts, not percentages. Someone who did not mention something is not someone who disagreed.

Who goes, and when

28 of 30 posts are by families with children, mostly babies to pre-schoolers; a few note that older primary-school children get bored. Most drove in for the day from around the southeast of Korea.

Who they went with

1 of the 30 posts did not say.

Time of day

2 of the 30 posts did not say.

Visiting from abroad

Of the 30 posts, 5 mention foreigners — all performers in the parade or circus, none visitors. No post mentions English signs or staff, and the official listing is silent on English, so we couldn't confirm any. Whether advance online booking exists this year isn't stated; in past years there were discounted advance tickets, and tickets could always be bought at the gate. Expect a Korean-only day out with a very visual programme.

Weather and crowds

It's on the coast: strong sun by day, a quick chill after dark. 5 of 30 posts found the evenings cold or the day–night swing large, so bring a jacket if you're staying for the night parade. Weekends, holidays and parade times are busiest; some past visitors found weekdays quiet, though car parks still filled early on some weekdays. The night parade has been cancelled for rain before.

Getting there and access

The official listing gives no bus or shuttle information, and we couldn't confirm any. Easiest without a car: take a taxi and show the driver the Korean destination below. Past visitors almost all drove and advise searching for 당항포관광지 (Danghangpo Tourist Site) rather than the dinosaur museum. Parking was 4,000 won, paid by card on entry. 6 of 30 posts say Lot 1 is closest to the main Dinosaur Gate; overflow lots by the Sea Gate are far, and a paid dinosaur train links them.

The official listing says nothing on accessibility. 2 of 30 posts mention wheelchair hire (one says it was free); pushchair hire was 2,000 won. Paths are wide and there were lifts on the way to the theme hall, but visitors say the theme hall has many stairs inside and pushchairs weren't allowed into exhibition halls or the botanical garden. The Dinosaur Gate building had a nursing room, first-aid room and toilets.

Year by year

Autumn 2023

2023 ran 22 September – 29 October. It overlapped Chuseok, and visitors mention heavy holiday traffic; the new theme hall's safari tour was that year's talking point. Tickets were 18,000/12,000 won at weekends and 15,000/9,000 won on weekdays.

Autumn 2024

2024 ran 2 October – 3 November. It added a special exhibition hall with real fossils, reptiles and dig activities, plus a long roller slide (long trousers required); the circus cost extra. Rain cancelled the night parade on 3 October.

Autumn 2025

2025 ran 1 October – 9 November, introducing the animatronic Jurassic Park, a pterosaur drone show and the flower-covered Flowersaurus. Cup noodles were no longer sold, and on weekdays entry closed at 17:00 with some attractions shut.

Tips from people who went

  • Claim a parade spot with a mat at least 30 minutes ahead (before 10am at weekends)
  • Photograph the timetable at the entrance and plan around shows
  • Bring a packed lunch, snacks and water (allowed in past years, though some halls ban food)
  • No scooters, bikes or tents were allowed — use a pushchair or wagon
  • Pack a warm layer for the evening
  • Get a hand stamp at the gate if you plan to re-enter
  • The site is huge: pick a few areas from the map

The 30 posts we read

  1. 23-08 · 2023-09-26 2023 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 먹거리 총정리
  2. 23-09 · 2023-09-26 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 두돌아기와고성여행!관람꿀팁후기 9월23일....
  3. 23-10 · 2023-09-27 경남 고성 공룡엑스포 입장료 및 퍼레이드 공연시간 (feat. 아이랑 가....
  4. 23-12 · 2023-10-01 [고성공룡세계엑스포] 고성공룡세계엑스포퍼레이드찐후기,고성공....
  5. 23-13 · 2023-10-03 경남 아이랑 가볼만한 곳 고성공룡엑스포 가을소풍 후기
  6. 23-17 · 2023-10-07 2023 경남고성 공룡세계엑스포 야간개장까지 찐 후기
  7. 23-18 · 2023-10-07 경남축제 고성공룡세계엑스포 입장료 할인 꿀팁 야간퍼레이드 명당....
  8. 23-19 · 2023-10-10 2023 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 초등아이 후기 (퍼레이드. 식물원. 한....
  9. 23-21 · 2023-10-11 2023 경남 고성 공룡엑스포 입장료 입장권 기본정보 주차장 퍼레이드....
  10. 23-26 · 2023-10-23 2023 경남 고성 공룡 세계 엑스포 I 야간 개장 퍼레이드 추천 ( 유모차....
  11. 24-05 · 2024-10-04 24년 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 후기(입장료/주차/먹거리/꿀팁)
  12. 24-06 · 2024-10-05 경남 2024 고성 공룡엑스포 꿀팁 후기 유모차 대여 퍼레이드 시간
  13. 24-09 · 2024-10-07 [경남 고성] 2024 고성공룡엑스포-8개월 아기랑 방문후기(주차, 수유....
  14. 24-12 · 2024-10-11 공룡을 좋아하는 아이라면 꼭 같이 가봐야 하는곳!! 2024경남고성공....
  15. 24-13 · 2024-10-11 2024 고성공룡세계엑스포 (주차, 볼거리, 근처밥집)
  16. 24-14 · 2024-10-12 [경남고성가볼만한곳]2024경남고성공룡세계엑스포_아이가 너무 좋아....
  17. 24-15 · 2024-10-13 [경남/고성]2024 공룡세계엑스포 후기 / 꿀팁, 준비물, 먹거리, 관람코....
  18. 24-22 · 2024-10-23 아이랑 경남고성 공룡세계엑스포 방문 퍼레이드장소 팁, 공연볼거....
  19. 24-27 · 2024-10-29 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 기본 정보, 공연, 퍼레이드, 주차 후기
  20. 24-29 · 2024-11-05 2024 경남고성공룡세계엑스포(경남 고성군) ★카페디노, 식물원, 놀....
  21. 25-04 · 2025-10-03 경남 고성 공룡세계엑스포 2025 방문 후기｜아이들과 함께 즐기는 체....
  22. 25-10 · 2025-10-11 경남 고성 공룡세계엑스포 다녀온 후기
  23. 25-12 · 2025-10-11 2025경남고성 공룡세계엑스포
  24. 25-18 · 2025-10-20 [경남 고성]2025 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 불꽃축제 후기
  25. 25-19 · 2025-10-21 2025 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 4년차의 관람 꿀팁과 관람경로 추천 2....
  26. 25-20 · 2025-10-22 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 2025 주말 퍼레이드 후기 꿀팁
  27. 25-21 · 2025-10-23 경남 고성공룡엑스포 아이와 평일 관람 후기 맛집정보
  28. 25-23 · 2025-10-24 경남 고성 가볼만한 곳 2025 고성공룡세계엑스포 평일후기 및 이용 ....
  29. 25-24 · 2025-10-26 공룡좋아하는 아이 고성공룡엑스포 고고
  30. 25-25 · 2025-10-26 2025 경남고성공룡세계엑스포 : 아이들과 함께 떠난 공룡시대 여행! ....

All posts are in Korean. We summarise them in our own words rather than quoting.