Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

Introduction

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.

Basic Information

Address 57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (02455)

Phone +82-2-961-2522

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

Last Updated 2020/05/23

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

Closed Mondays, May 1 & public holidays (excluding Sundays)

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

Parking Not available