Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden (경북천년숲정원)

Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden (경북천년숲정원)

– Homepage
garden.koagi.or.kr
https://www.gb.go.kr/

Located at the foot of Namdongsan Mountain in Gyeongju, the Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden, a part of Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Environment Research Institute, was officially opened to the public in 2023. It boast a variety of plants and flowers, with different species in each zone. Visitors can enjoy beautiful seasonal changes of diverse plants. The descriptions provided to explain each plant’s unique characteristics create a fun learning environment for kids, making it a perfect destination for a family trip.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series”Kang Deok-soon’s Love History”

This garden is the place where Deoksun breaks down and cries on a log bridge, overcome with her feelings about Seok-Sam and her parents. The area around the log bridge, which appeared in the show as a laundry site, is a famous photo spot.

– Address : 366-4 Tongil-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Forest commentary program

– Information and Guides
+82-54-778-3840

– Opening Date
2023-04-24

– Parking
Available (Free)

– Day Off
January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

– Operating Hours
March-October 10:00-17:00 / November-February 10:00-16:00
* Last admission 30 minutes before closing

– Admission Fees
Free

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Lactation Room, PR Hall, Experience, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute (경상북도 산림환경연구원)

– Tel
+82-54-778-3813

Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due to the institute’s rare and rural forestry along with well-preserved endangered plants and wild flowers.

⊙ Hwarang Institute (화랑교육원)

– Homepage
www.gbe.kr/

Hwarang Institute is Korea’s first character education organization. It aims to inherit the spirit of the Silla dynasty’s Hwarang, a youth warrior group, and to cultivate good character and personality in children. Its facilities include Hwarang Hall, a playground, an auditorium, and a Safety Education Hall. Notably, the Safety Education Hall features an earthquake experience room, a life-saving room, and a 4D video room, where children can receive effective preventive safety education on health, crime, and natural disasters. Nearby tourist attractions include the Gyeongju National Museum, the Tomb of King Jeonggang, Gyeongju Millennium Forest Garden, and the Tomb of King Gyeongae.

⊙ Tomb of Queen Seondeok (경주 선덕여왕릉)

– Homepage
www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour

– Tel
+82-54-779-6100

The Tomb of Queen Seondeok is a round tumulus with a circumference of 73 meters. Aside from the fact that it is circled by a protective two-layer rock, the tomb has no other unique features. As the oldest daughter of King Jinpyeong, Queen Seondeok became the first queen of the Silla Kingdom. During the 16th year of her reign, Bunhwangsa Temple and Cheomseongdae Observatory were built. She also ordered the construction of the famous nine-story wooden pagoda of Hwangyongsa Temple, a significant achievement of Buddhist architecture. While many of her efforts laid the foundation for the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea, Queen Seondeok’s reign was plagued by rebellion and strife and she died in 647 during a rebellion, 23 years before unification was realized.

⊙ Tongiljeon Ginkgo Road (통일전 은행나무길)

– Homepage
www.gyeongju.go.kr

Tongiljeon Ginkgo Road is a tree-lined road approximately 2 kilometers long in front of the Tongiljeon Hall, a building erected to commemorate the unification of the Three Kingdoms under Silla. The street is one of the best autumn destinations in Gyeongju, with ginkgo trees lined up on both sides of the road. During fall, the trees create a beautiful scene with their brilliant yellow leaves. The road is perfect for a leisurely drive or a walk, and from Tongiljeon Hall, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire ginkgo tree-lined path.

⊙ Suseokjeong (수석정)

– Tel
054-748-0835

Situated just ten minutes from the Gyeongju National Museum, Suseokjeong offers an opportunity to savor the refined culinary art of Korean table d’hote. Its signature dish is tteokgalbi jeongsik (grilled galbi patties set menu). The meal begins with warm sungnyung (scorched rice soup) served in a yugi bowl, followed by a hearty spread that includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), tteokgalbi, and gungjung japchae (royal japchae). For dessert, guests can enjoy dried fruits and sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch). Nearby attractions include the Neungjitap Pagoda Site, Rock-carved Buddhas in the Tapgok Valley, and the Stone Seated Buddha in the Mireukgok Valley of Namsan Mountain.