Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

– Tel
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

– Address : 415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
3,000~5,000 (varies by day)

– Experience Guide
– Programs without reservations (participation is available in the day): Forest explanation, forest prenatal education program, forest bird experience, etc.
– Programs requiring prior-reservation: Student (kindergarten-university) free semester programs, plant class, summer vacation forest school, miniature programs for teenagers and adults, etc.
– Programs for professionals: Forest explanation training program, expert class of national arboretum and forest, etc.

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-31-540-2000

– Opening Date
May 24, 1999

– Parking
Available (at maximum 250 cars based on small-sized cars)

– Day Off
Sunday-Monday, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Operating Hours
April-October 09:00-18:00
November-March 09:00-17:00

* Last admission is one hour before closing.
* Visitors must make advance reservation to enter.
* Daily visiting limit is fixed.

– Parking Fees
Large-sized cars 5,000 won / Small-sized cars 3,000 won / Light-weighted car & Low-pollution car 1,500 won / Two-wheeled vehicles 1,000 won
* Free parking for cars carrying people with disabilities

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Specialized Exhibition (gardens), arboretum sightseeing places (forest path, lake, etc.), resting area & other facilities

– Admission Fees
Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won

Adults (ages 20 & older), Teenagers (ages 13-19), Children (ages 7-12)

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
royaltombs.cha.go.kr

– Tel
+82-31-527-7105

Gwangneung, located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483). The king and queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s with a pavilion standing between the two tombs. Requested by King Sejo on his will, the simple design of the tomb and the surrounding compare to the past tombs saved cost and manpower required to finish the work, which became the model for future royal tomb design. Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. It is famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No. 11).

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))