Sejong National Arboretum (국립세종수목원)
Sejong National Arboretum (국립세종수목원)
– Homepage
www.sjna.or.kr
The Sejong National Arboretum, designed as the first urban arboretum in Korea, was built adjacent to the Sejong Government Complex, where several government ministries are located. It is largely divided into three sections: the community program center, the educational center, and the garden exhibition center. Each center consists of different themed gardens that exhibit a variety of plant species that align with the center’s purpose.
– Address : 136 Sumogwon-ro, Sejong-si
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-44-251-0001
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
Closed on Mondays, January 1, and on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)* Closed the next day if Monday is a public holiday
– Operating Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 1 hr before closing)
– Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won
Groups: Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
* Groups: 20 or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 5 & younger), Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
– Available Facilities
Food court, restaurants, cafe / bakery, convenience store
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)
– Homepage
www.jtchehum.com
The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and rituals of Buddhist temples, along with an interactive experience room. Visitors can participate in traditional arts activities such as samulnori (percussion performance), mask dancing, decorative painting, folk painting, and calligraphy. Cultural experiences include temple food workshops focusing on vegan and fermented dishes, as well as meditation, yoga, and tea ceremonies.
⊙ Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)
– Homepage
www.sejong.go.kr
Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a landmark of Sejong-si, opened in March 2022. It is the first two-story bridge in Korea, and its futuristic design inspired by the concept of traveling through time contributes to beautifying the city’s aesthetics. The upper part of the pedestrian bridge is equipped with a rest area, space for events and activities, and other convenience facilities, whereas the lower part is a bicycle-only road for safety and smoooth riding.
⊙ BOK Art Center (비오케이아트센터)
– Homepage
www.bokartcenter.co.kr
BOK Art Center is located in Bangok-dong, Sejong-si. It was opened in 2019 with the management philosophy of CEO I Gyu-sun, ‘Let’s create a happier living space.’ The center is equipped with a performance hall where various performances are held, a gallery where various exhibitions are held, a hobby factory specialized for kidults, a Ccume Baking Class where you can enjoy baking, a bookstore, and a cafe.
