Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)
Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.
Introduction Information
- Opening Hours
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[Tuesday-Friday] Guided forest tour 10:30, 13:30, 15:30
[Weekends] Open to individual visitors
[Summer season] 09:00-18:00
[Winter season] 08:00-17:00
[Weekend Guided Tours] March-November 10:30, 14:00 - Holiday
- Mondays, May 1 & public holidays (excluding Sundays)
- Parking
- Not available
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-961-2522
- Admission Fees
- Free
- Restrooms
- Available
Seoul Dongdaemun-gu Weather Rating
- 2024-12-23 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-24 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-12-25 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-26 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-27 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-28 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-29 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- Initial Registration Date
- 2003-01-09 04:01
- Last Updated
- 2020-05-23 00:50
- Inquiry
- +82-2-961-2522
- Homepage
- nifos.forest.go.kr (Korean, English)
- Address
- [02455] 57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
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- Directions
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[Subway]
Korea University Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 3.
Walk for approx. 12 min.
A nearby travel spot