Korea Tourism Organization
Korea Tourism OrganizationYesan Hwangsae Park
NatureYesan
Visit Information
- Hours
- Mar-Oct 09:00-18:00, Nov-Feb 09:00-17:00
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- 62-19 Simokdaeri-gil, Gwangsi-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Phone
- +82-41-339-8365
- Website
- www.yesan.go.kr/stork.do
About
Korea's national breeding and reintroduction center for the Oriental stork (hwangsae), a species declared extinct in the wild in Korea in 1971 after the last breeding pair was killed in nearby Gwangsi-myeon. Operated since 2014, the 13-hectare park combines a Stork Culture Center, large open-air breeding aviaries, restored paddy wetlands, and trails for observing released birds in the surrounding fields. Free admission and family-friendly facilities make it one of the country's most accessible eco-tourism sites.
What to See
National breeding center for the Oriental stork, extinct in wild in Korea since 1971
Stork Culture Center with ecological exhibits and observation decks
Open-air breeding aviaries and restored paddy wetlands
Tree houses, a small petting area, and a wish hill for families
Visitor Tips
- Closed Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year, and Chuseok holidays
- Group guided tours require advance reservation
- Best chances of seeing free-flying released storks early morning or late afternoon