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Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival

군산세계철새축제

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120, Cheolsae-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival will be taking place for in the Gunsan-si region. Visitors will have the pleasure of watching Baikal Teal flocks, the most representative migratory birds of Geumgang, fly through the air. This is also a popular festival to experience a magnificent natural scenery and for families to enjoy the programs and activities together.

Main events during the festival include the opening ceremony, an exhibition event, face painting, stage performances, and various other hands-on programs for all to enjoy.

Utilization information

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Start date: 2015.11.06
End date: 2015.11.08
Venue: Geumgang Migratory Bird Observatory
(철새조망대) & Geumgang Lake, Saemangeum Area, Eunpa Eco Park
Venue info: From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Seoul Central City Terminal,
Take an intercity bus to Gunsan Intercity/Express Bus Terminal.
From Gunsan Bus Terminal, take Bus 57, 58 or 82 to Migratory Bird Observatory
(철새조망대).

Or, from Gunsan Bus Terminal/Gunsan Station, take a taxi to Migratory Bird Observatory (철새조망대, 15min).

Updated 2019.11.22

Introduction

Programs

Geumgang Marsh Ecological Park (금강습지생태공원)
- Migratory Birds Music Box
- Outdoor concert
- Dynamic View (Images of migratory birds & Gunsan)
- Migratory Birds Golden Bell (quiz program)
- Animal feeding activities
- Bike activities
- Face painting
- Traditional food zone
- Eco-camping

Migratory Bird Observatory (철새조망대)
Indoor
- Special exhibitions

Outdoor
- Parrot & animal feeding activities
- 4D experience center

Napo Sipja Deullyeok Field (나포십자들)
- Migratory bird watching tour
- Migratory birds feeding activities

Etc.

* Subject to change.

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120, Cheolsae-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do

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