Places
- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Korean Otter Research Center
The Korean Otter Research Center in Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon, introduces otter conservation and offers ecology education and designated observation hours.
- Address
- 869-129 Gancheokwolmyeong-ro, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
- Nearby transit
- Outside the town centre and not rail-walkable; confirm public transport and return travel before visiting.
- Hours
- Centre 10:00–17:00; otter viewing 15:00–17:00. Closed Mondays and Lunar New Year/Chuseok days. 15:00 ecology education requires telephone booking (033-441-9798). Current fees unverified.
The listed observation window is 15:00–17:00, but availability, wildlife visibility and fees need confirmation. Call 033-441-9798.
Why go
The centre's general visiting hours differ from the otter-viewing period. The official 15:00 ecology education session requires advance telephone booking.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereOutside the town centre and not rail-walkable; confirm public transport and return travel before visiting.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗869-129 Gancheokwolmyeong-ro, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Centre 10:00–17:00; otter viewing 15:00–17:00. Closed Mondays and Lunar New Year/Chuseok days. 15:00 ecology education requires telephone booking (033-441-9798). Current fees unverified.
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