Published Date : Nov 22, 2018 / Edited Date : Oct 15, 2024
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Located in Magok, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Botanic Park is the first facility in Seoul to combine botanical garden and park in one space. A space where a forest, garden, lake, and marsh coexist together, Seoul Botanic Park's theme zone houses plants representing 12 major cities around the world. Within close distance from Gimpo Airport (10 minute) and Incheon Airport (40 minute), Seoul Botanic Park is also directly connected with the subway station, allowing visitors to easily access its facilities. Seoul Botanic Park was created to advance the urban ecology of Seoul and will display plants from 12 cities around the world. As part of an effort to expand green spaces around the city, this facility offers educational programs on top of hosting cultural events, serving as a space where city residents can get back in touch with nature.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seoul Botanic Park
Only pets with leashes, name tags, and toilet bags are allowed to enter. However, pets are not permitted inside the theme gardens and plant culture center. However, guide dogs are an exception. (As of 2024)
The Seoul Botanic Park’s Forest Field, Lake Garden, and Wetland are open year-round, and the Theme gardens and greenhouse are closed every Monday. (As of 2024)
March - October, Daily 09:30 - 18:00 (Last entry at 17:00) (KST)
November - February, Daily 09:30 - 17:00 (Last entry at 16:00) (KST)
Holidays
Mondays, Park (Open Forest, Lake Zone, Marsh Zone): Open year round
Fee
Adults (19 & older) - KRW 5,000
Youth (13 - 18) - KRW 3,000
Children (6 - 12) - KRW 2,000
Free for those under 6 and over 65
Group (more than 30 people) 30% discount
Address
07789 161, Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Transportation
Subway Line 9 / Airport Railroad, Magongnaru Station, Exit 3 (524m on foot, 8-minute walk)
Spent a really lovely hour or so wondering around the botanic gardens. The glasshouse is particularly nice on a cold winter’s day with lovely tropical and Mediterranean zones and a sky walk above...
Tom_Blancmange2024-01-10
Cashless nonsense
Doesn't accept cash payments anymore, barring access to people who don't have/don't want to use a credit card. If I had known this, I wouldn't have bothered. The only redeeming feature is that is...
Dr_Coral2020-07-26
Botanical Garden in winter
Great walk in the Botanical Garden, not the same as in summer or spring of course, quite new so everything needs to grow more.Strolling around and enjoy the walk in the fresh air. Try to to find the...
RITA Z2020-02-15
Worth visiting botanical garden
I was pleasantly surprised when I visited the botanical garden. It has opened relatively recently at far western end of Seoul. The glasshouse is designed like a lotus leaf and quite beautiful itself...
mhongnyc2019-12-10
Botanic garden + park
If you love plants, this is a must visit place. There are different variety of plants in the garden and trees in the park.
Directions: Take Exit 2 of Magongnaru Station (Line 9) and walk...
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)