Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)

  • Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)
  • Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)
  • Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)
  • Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)

Explanation

Sangsoo Herb Land is an arboretum which houses 1,000 species of herbs throughout its 82,645㎡ (25,000 pyeong) area. The glass greenhouse, spanning over 9,917㎡ (3,000 pyeong), keeps herbs fresh and green, even in the winter season. Herb Land is well-known for their flowers that bloom year-round, as well their diverse events including the Herb Land Festival held in May each year, wedding ceremonies, banquets, hands-on program classes, and more.

Sangsoo Herb Land provides a wide array of programs for visitors. The major event is the Herb Land Festival, aiming to spread knowledge on the use of diverse herbs, including introducing the aromatic value of herb plants in landscaping and as a natural insecticide, as well as the health benefits of herbal foods. Participants can take part in seminars and hands-on activities to learn more about herbs.

The banquet room on the second floor can accommodate large groups for events, serving excellent herb dishes at reasonable prices. An outdoor wedding service surrounded by beautiful gardens is also available.

Inquiry

+82-43-277-6633

Information Use

Years experience : Open to kindergarteners and older

Experience Guide : - Herb tteokmechigi (Herb rice cake paste making)
- Herb potpourri making
- Herb soap making
- Herb planting
- Herb candle making

* Subject to change depending on local conditions so please refer to the homepage or make a phone inquiry.

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-43-277-6633

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : March-November: 09:00-19:00
December-February: 09:30-17:30

More information

Film Locations
Tripods only allowed in specified areas

Shopping Information
* Sangsoo Herb Shop – 600 different herbal products including items for aromatherapy users
* Castle of Herb – Kkotbap (rice with flowers) dish served

Tour Course Information
Herb Exhibition Hall – Stone Chair – Herb Carpet – Pepper Dinosaur – Pine Tree Dragon– Millennium Pine Tree – White Gem Spring – Sangsoo Herb Shop - Indoor Herb Garden – Herb Rest Area – Herb Plug – Restaurant “Castle of Herb”

Available Facilities
Herb lecture room, herb buffet banquet room, herb exhibition room, herb carpet (outdoor wedding hall), restaurant, herb shop, walking path, snack bar, indoor herb garden, etc.

* Outdoor wedding is free, excluding meal.

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Indviduals - Adults 5,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 4,000 won
Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 3,000 won

* Groups: 20 people or more
* Children (kindergarten-high school students) / Senior citizens (ages 65 and older)

Location

18, Buyongoecheon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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