Bird observatory in Korea

The delta of the Geumgang River is one of Korea’s main breeding grounds for migratory birds. Just opened there in the Seongdeok-ri, Seongsan-myeon, Gunsan-si, area is the Geumgang Migratory Bird Observatory (phone 82-63450-6273).

It has observatories on the ninth and 11th floors; a revolving restaurant on the 10th floor; lectures and information on birds in the basement; year-round displays plus a screening room on the first floor; special exhibits on the second floor, and cultural events on the third.

The observatory is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. most of the year and 10-6 during winter. It is closed Mondays and on the Lunar New Year’s and Chuseok holidays. The admission fee is 2,000 won (near $2) for adults.

From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take the Gunsan-direction bus, which leaves every 20 minutes for the 3-hour, 20-minute ride. From Gunsan City, take a taxi 15 minutes to the observatory in Seongdeok-ri.