Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)

  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)
  • Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)

Explanation

Located at the entrance of Sanjeonghosu Lake, Pyunggang Botanical Garden opened in May 2006, and was designated as a habitat for preservation by the Ministry of Environment in 2009. The garden has on exhibit both native plants and species of plants from around the globe. Additionally, the garden features an exquisite collection of over 1,000 different alpine plants that normally reside on an altitude of 2,500 meters.

The scope of the garden is comprehensive, but it is divided into 12 themed areas, including a Rock Garden, where the largest alpine plants in Asia are concentrated; a Wetland Center, which mimics the natural ecology of a wetland region; a Pond Garden consisting of roughly 50 ponds lined with gorgeous flowers; a Moss Center where moss that grows in deep valleys and forests can be seen; and a Grass Square, which serves as a green common year round. The Pyunggang Botanical Garden, serves an important role in preserving rare plants, but is also creating a new botanical garden culture, and serving as a center for public ecological education.

Inquiry

Pyunggang Botanical Garden Management +82-31-532-1779

Homepage

www.peacelandkorea.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Capacities : 4,000 people

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-532-1779

Opening day : May 5, 2006

Parking facilities : Available (about 500 spaces)

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

Hours : Summer Season (Apr-Oct): 09:00-sunset
Winter Season (Nov-Mar): 09:00-sunset

* Last admission 1 hour before closing

More information

Film Locations
Filiming location for Korean dramas and a number of variety shows.

Available Facilities
* Pond
* Event plaza
* Rock garden
* Botanical garden
* Fountain
* Herb shop
* Café
* Restaurant * Others

Admission Fees
Summer Season: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Discounted Price 4,000 won
Winter Season: 3,000 won (flat rate)

* Infants (under 3 yrs old): Free (if accompanied by family members)
* Discounted rate: Groups (30 people or more), seniors (ages 65 and older), people with a disability (ID is required)

Parking Fees
Free

Korean Info. Service
Available - Reservation required

Reservation Info. for Natives
Tel: +82-31-532-1779

Location

203, Umulmok-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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