Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

Explanation

Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.

Inquiry

+82-2-961-2522

Homepage

nifos.forest.go.kr (Korean, English)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-961-2522

Parking facilities : Not available

Day off : Mondays, May 1 & public holidays (excluding Sundays)

Hours : [Tuesday-Friday] Guided forest tour 10:30, 13:30, 15:30
[Weekends] Open to individual visitors

[Summer season] 09:00-18:00
[Winter season] 08:00-17:00
[Weekend Guided Tours] March-November 10:30, 14:00

More information

Admission Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Location

57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Directions