Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40-minute drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country's forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a forest park divided into 17 themes. "Hwadam" can be translated into "friendly communication," a name given to the forest in hopes that the area serves as means for people to communicate with nature. While the forest is designed to offer an environmentally friendly atmosphere to humans, the ecosystem and habitats of the forest are well-preserved, serving as a home to many living species.

Basic Information

Postal Code	12809
Homepage	www.hwadamsup.com
Address	278-1 Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Usage Information

Information & Inquiries	+82-31–8026–6666
Opening Date	2013-06-01
Parking Facilities	Available
Closed Days	Mondays
Operating Hours	09:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00) Online reservation is required Hours subject to change depending on season and weather; refer to website for details

Detailed Description

Restrooms	Available
Admission Fees	Adult 11,000 won / Teenager 9,000 won / Kids 7,000 won * Free admission for infants under the age of 2 * Monorail ticket is not included in the admission fee