Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo

The Goseong Dinosaur World Expo is a dinosaur-themed festival held at the Danghangpo Tourist Site in Hoehwa-myeon, Goseong County, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. Goseong County is widely recognized as one of the world’s three major sources of dinosaur footprint fossils. The festival has been held since 2006 to raise awareness of the value of the large and small dinosaur fossils discovered in various areas and to promote the tourism industry. The event venue, Danghangpo Tourist Site, consists of a Dinosaur Theme Zone and an Admiral Yi Sun-sin Theme Zone, and features outdoor theme parks such as a coastal promenade, hiking trails, and a dinosaur footprint trail. The event is hosted by Goseong County, Gyeongsangnam-do, and as of 2026, the Goseong Culture and Tourism Foundation operates the Gyeongsangnam-do Goseong Dinosaur World Expo. The 2026 Expo marks the 10th edition and the 20th anniversary of the event, and is being held under the theme “An Exciting Adventure with Dinosaurs.” Furthermore, through a variety of exhibitions, hands-on programs, and performances at each edition, it has established itself as Korea’s premier dinosaur-themed festival.

1. Main Programs - Dinosaur parade, circus performances, dinosaur-themed exhibits, live robot dinosaur shows, etc. 2. Side Programs - Special character exhibition hall, Jurassic Park, night parade, fireworks show, etc. 3. Participatory Programs - Giant Fossil Dig Experience, Dinosaur Drawing, Dinosaur Feeding, Dino Puzzles, Floor Sketchbook, etc.