Semiwon (세미원)

Semiwon (세미원)

– Homepage
www.semiwon.or.kr

– Tel
+82-31-775-1835

Semiwon is a botanical garden solely focused on lotus flowers. The garden houses the world’s only museum dedicated to showcasing lotus flowers in daily living, cooking, and writing. The 180,000 square-meter park consists of ponds through which water is filtered and purified before flowing back into the Hangang River. The park is most beautiful in summer when the lotus blossoms are in full bloom but is also decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year. Additional facilities at Semiwon include the Environment Learning Center, Experience Center, and exhibition areas.

– Address : 93, Yangsu-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
Varies by program

– Age Range
Varies by program

– Experience Guide
[Lotus Flower Culture Experience Classroom] Making lotus leaf tea, making organic soap, making a necklace, making a fan, natural dyeing experience, etc.

[Wood Craft Classroom] Making a pencil holder, making a pencil case, making a necklace, etc.

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

• For more info: +82-31-775-1835

– Parking
Small vehicles: Yangseo Culture & Sports Park Parking Lot
Large vehicles: Yangseo Library Parking Lot

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
[Lotus Culture Festival Period] 09:00-20:00
[June-October] 09:00-20:00
[November-April] 09:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays)
* Last admission 30 min before closing

– Parking Fees
Free

– Admission Fees
Adults 5,000 won / Children & senior citizens 3,000 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 6-18) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger)

– Available Facilities
Gardens, museum, cafe

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Café Rino (카페리노)

– Homepage
www.instagram.com/yp.caferino

Café Rino, located with views of the Bukhangang River, serves a variety of freshly baked pastries and beverages prepared each morning. Notable items on the menu are Korean-style beverages, such as ssuklatte (mugwort latte) and Gyeongsan daechucha (Gyeongsan jujube tea). The café also grants access to a walking path along the river. Staying open until two in the morning every day, it provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the changing views of the Bukhangang River from day into night.

⊙ Dumulmeori Lotus Hotdog (두물머리연핫도그)

– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/yeonhotdog

Dumulmeori Lotus Hotdog is a famous snack that everyone who visits Dumulmeori must try at least once. Lotus leaves are added to the dough to give the buns a light green color inside. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, its addictive taste is the secret to its popularity. Exploring Dumulmeori can leave one hungry, but a big hot dog will fill one’s stomach. The shop offers both mild and spicy flavors.

⊙ Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)

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– Homepage
tour.yp21.net

– Tel
+82-31-775-8700

Dumulmeori literally means “two heads of water,” and refers to the place where the Bukhangang River and Namhangang River meet. The dock for an ancient-style ferry and weeping willows add to the rustic beauty of this area. Another attraction at this site is the three 400-year-old Zelkova trees that appear as one giant tree. A privately owned attraction, Dumulmeori remains a popular site for shooting Korean TV dramas, movies, commercials, wedding pictures as well as nature pictures.

⊙ Giwajip Sundubu (기와집순두부)

– Tel
031-576-9009

Giwajip Sundubu is a soft bean curd specialty restaurant housed in a hanok, offering an authentic traditional atmosphere. The bean curd is made using only natural broth and 100% Korean-grown soybeans, without any chemical additives. This traditional method produces bean curd with a rich, deep flavor and a savory taste. Fresh soft bean curd is made regularly, allowing diners to enjoy freshly scooped, warm, and soft bean curd as part of their meal.