Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)
Address278-1 Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
AreaGyeonggi
TypeTourist attraction
Times09:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00)Online reservation is requiredHours subject to change depending on season and weather; refer to website for details
ClosedMondays
Phone+82-31–8026–6666
Websitehttp://www.hwadamsup.com
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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.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-27 16:37 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.