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 worldwi...
* Last admission is one hour before closing. * Visitors must make advance reservation to enter. * Daily visiting limit is fixed.
Closed Days
Sunday-Monday, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Facilities & Accessibility
Parking
Available (at maximum 250 cars based on small-sized cars)
Facilities & Services
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)