Junam Reservoir features a large migratory bird sanctuary spread throughout three reservoirs (Sannam, Junam, and Dongpan), and is one of Korea’s top nature-watching areas for visitors. It operates Ramsar Culture Center, ecology educational hall, bird-watching site and Junam Environment School free of charge and a guide tour is available to explore the reservoir with ecological explanations. In addition, a lotus field and flower road can be visited in the reservoir.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 51116 |
Homepage | junam.changwon.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) |
Address | 26, Junam-ro 101beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do |
Usage Information
Experience Guide | No regular hands-on programs available * Non-regular hands-on program is available through online reservation. |
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-225-2798 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Closed Days | [Junam Reservoir Ecology Educational Facility] Closed Mondays in April-September, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
Operating Hours | Ramsar Culture Hall, Ecology Educational Hall, Junam Environment School, Observatory: 09:30-17:30 Junam Reservoir Exploring Course: Open all the time |
Detailed Description
Tour Course Information | [Course A] Ecology Educational Hall – Junam Reservoir bank – Observatory – Lotus flower field – Ecology Educational Hall [Course B] Ecology Educational Hall – Observatory – Migratory bird photo zone – Sunset site – Junam stone bridge – Junam water gate – Lotus flower field – Ecology Educational Hall [Course C] Ecology Educational Hall – Observatory – Junam water gate – Yongsan drain facility – Milpi (viewing point) – Junam water gate – Lotus flower field – Ecology Educational Hall [Course D] Ecology Educational Hall – Observatory – Junam water gate – Yongsan drain facility – Sunset site – Junam Environment School – Entrance of Sindong Village – Junam water gate – Lotus flower field – Ecology Educational Hall |
Restrooms | Available |
Available Facilities | [Ecology Educational Facility] Ramsar Culture Hall (992.18㎡): Wetland experience hall, snack bar, gift shop, library, etc. Ecology Educational Hall (328㎡): Exhibits on fish, insects and wetland life Bird-watching place (135.98㎡) Junam Environment School, Observatory (Ground area: 5,580㎡, Structure site: 369.2㎡) |
Admission Fees | Free |
Korean Info Service | Ecological guide service is available. |