Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

– Homepage
www.hwadamsup.com

– Tel
+82-31–8026–6666

Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40-minute drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country’s forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a forest park divided into 17 themes. “Hwadam” can be translated into “friendly communication,” a name given to the forest in hopes that the area serves as means for people to communicate with nature. While the forest is designed to offer an environmentally friendly atmosphere to humans, the ecosystem and habitats of the forest are well-preserved, serving as a home to many living species.

– Address : 278-1 Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-31–8026–6666

– Opening Date
2013-06-01

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00)
*Online reservation is required
* Hours subject to change depending on season and weather; refer to website for details

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Adult 11,000 won / Teenager 9,000 won / Kids 7,000 won

* Free admission for infants under the age of 2

* Monorail ticket is not included in the admission fee

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Konjiam Ski Resort (곤지암리조트 스키장)

– Homepage
www.konjiamresort.co.kr

Konjiam Resort is 4 kilometers and 40 minutes away from Gonjiam IC and Gangnam respectively, which is the most attractive feature of this ski resort. It is comprised of large-scale ski slopes, condominiums, a spa, botanical garden and other subsidiary facilities as a multi-complex premium resort.

Its slopes are designed widely for beginner, intermediate-skiers, and snowboarders. In particular, three lifts connecting to the top of the ski slopes as well as a 1.8 kilometer-long slope for beginners and intermediate skiers are loved by visitors. To hold an international competition, the resort worked hard to earn certificates from International Ski Federation (FIS) for four slopes out of nine total.

Designed by WAT&G (Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo), a recognized architeture and design corporation, Konjiam Resort features an exotic ambience in the North American style. Guests can enjoy ecological streams through the resort complex and botanical gardens (160,000 ㎡), Destination Spa, the first in Korea; and a water zone for a special experience.