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