Published Date : Oct 29, 2014 / Edited Date : Sep 12, 2024
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Located at the southwest side of the Cheonjangsan Mountain (Elev. 141 m) in the eastern part of Seoul, as well as serving as the grounds of Empress Myeongseong’s royal tomb, the Hongneung Arboretum is revered for its high historical, cultural, and academic value that functions as Korea's first and oldest arboretum,established to support the study of Korean flora in 1922. As such, several forestry-related studies and research projects are continually conducted, while the arboretum systematically manages as many as 2,035 species (trees: 1,224 / herbs & plants: 811) of plant genetic resources, both native and foreign to Korea. During the weekdays, the arboretum works as an ecological learning facility forchildren and students ranging from kindergarten up through university, while also remaining open every weekend for local residents as a place of learning for those interested in studying nature and learning about the environment since 1993.
Closed Mondays, Labor Day (May 1), All legal holidays (excluding Sundays) [Closed on Saturdays or Sundays that coincide with legal holidays)
Facilities for the Disabled
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Parking
Important
From Tuesday to Friday during the week, the forest commentary guide program in operation and requires reservations to be made in advance, while open touring is only available during the weekends. Please observe the following: 1) Parking is prohibited;2) No consumables (food & drink) allowed; 3) No pets; and 4) No bicycles.
Address
02455, 57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Transportation
* Subway Line 6, Korea University Station, Exit 3 (636m on foot, 9-minute walk)
This belongs to National Institute of Forest Science and there's almost no sign for Hongneung Arboretum. In this lab, there are many rare plants and flowers. Good to visit if you are near.
- It is...
590jhl2019-04-07
A Great Escape
As a 73 year old horticulturalist from Australia, I loved this place. My daughter, who lives in Seoul, found it on the last day of my visit. Appreciated Latin names I could understand, and loved...
grenrose2016-07-02
Open Saturday and Sunday to the public
Only got to see it from the outside as I missed this key information on my Thursday visit. Easy to find. Looked beautiful.
171amc2015-10-21
Great Place to relax and unwind on Sat or Sunday
The Hongneung Arboretum is a very peaceful place within a very busy city. Even though I am not a Tree person, I enjoyed the visit tremendously. All the tree and plants are labeled in Korean and...
Hans S2013-07-13
arborial stuff lovers you can go wild here
What I mean is you can really see a wide variety of trees and plants that grow in a temperate climate. Good walks that don't really tire you out in addition to places where you can sit down and have...
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
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.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
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)
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Parking
