Wando Arboretum (μλμλͺ©μ)
About
Wando Arboretum features the largest and oldest broadleaf evergreen colony in the nation, along with over 3,800 other flora on a grand plot of land. The arboretum is comprised of an exhibition hall, greenhouses, walking paths, an observatory, campground, basketball court, and more. Created in 1991, Wando Arboretum is the only warm temperate arboretum in Korea where only 15% of the landscape is considered a warm temperate region. The broadleaf evergreen tree forest has high medicinal value, and is home to many species of rare warm temperate plants such as goodyera, calanthe striata, and cephalanthera falcata. There are 30 special gardens based on different plant types. From the observatory, visitors can enjoy the view of Dadohaehaesang National Park and the southern sea. The observatory offers an opportunity to educate visitors on nature and the environment and allows them to take a rest during their visit.
Location
156, Chopyeong 1-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (59105)
Operating Hours
November-February 09:00-17:00 / March-October 09:00-18:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing
Rest Days
First Monday of every month, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, additional days designated by the governor
Admission
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12) / Compact cars 1,500 won / Small vehicles 3,000 won / Large vehicles free * Free parking lot available at the entrance of the arboretum
Parking
Available
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-61-552-1544
Experience
Guided tour, woodcrafting, etc.
Available Facilities
[Main facilities] Education management building, forest museum, subtropical greenhouse, forest environment education hall, observatory, riverside resting area, subtropical path, special products store
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12)
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Compact cars 1,500 won / Small vehicles 3,000 won / Large vehicles free * Free parking lot available at the entrance of the arboretum