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Changnyeong Upo Wetland

Changnyeong Upo Wetland

창녕 우포늪 · Gyeongnam · Parks & nature

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.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongnam
Address220, Uponeup-gil, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
HoursOpen all year round · * Subject to change, check prior to visiting
ClosedMondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's Day
ParkingAvailable (100 parking spaces)

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

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