Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is operated by Gangwon-do Provincial Government, was opened in 1999 to provide a recreation forest for the community to relaxa and learn about nature in the middle of the city. It comprises about 30 themed gardens, such as the four-season botanical garden, subtropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and topiary garden, and holds some 1,800 species of plants. Visitors can appreciate a variety of seasonal flowers, exotic scenery, and interesting attractions. Furthermore, visitors can also enjoy flower-viewing on the cherry blossom trail and at the royal azalea garden in spring; avoid heat at the fountain plaza and in the metasequoia forest in summer; enjoy the chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn; and escape the cold inside a glass greenhouse in winter. Within the arboretum is The Forest Museum, which comprises the permanent exhibition hall designed with the theme of Gangwon-do's forest, including animals, plants, and mountain village life, the special exhibition hall, the 4D theater, and others. Other charming places include the Botanic Garden, consisting of an aquatic botanical garden, which is in harmony with a pond, artificial falls, and a pavilion, as well as the Children's Garden that serves as a nature playground for children.

Introduction Information

Experience Guide: 4D Theater, forest guide program, forest craft experience, nature experience school
Age Limit for Experience: Open to visitors of all ages
Capacity: 2,000 people
Opening Day: May 20, 1999
Opening Hours: March–October 09:00–18:00
November–February 09:00–17:00
Holiday: January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), the first Monday of every month (closed next day if Monday is a holiday)
Parking: Available (200 spaces)
Inquiries: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-248-6685

Available Facilities: Four Seasons Botanical Garden, Fountain Square, Forest Recreation Area, Children’s Playground, Forest Museum, etc.

Facility Utilization Fees: Varies by area

Restrooms: Available

Admission Fees: Individuals – Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won
Groups – Adults 700 won / Teenages 500 won / Children 300 won