| Address | 498-13 , Donghaean-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
|---|---|
| Area | Gyeongbuk |
| Type | Tourist attraction |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-775-6366 |
| Directions | Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why |
This observatory was built in October 2017 and allows visitors to enjoy the view of columnar joints of Yangnam, a national geopark. The columnar joints are formed along the shoreline of Eupcheon-ri in Yangnam-myeon. Several different forms of columnar joints can be observed from columnar joints that point upward to those that fan out or lean to the side.
In particular, the fan-shaped columnar joint is a rare sight not only in Korea but also worldwide, and thus has been designated as a Natural Monument in 2012. Visitors can also see informational exhibits on diverse geographical resources at the observatory as well as ask for a detailed guide by the geology commentator on-site.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-27 16:37 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.