Day 8 - June 2007

Hongneung Arboretum

Hongneung Arboretum is situated in an area where the tomb of Queen Myeongseong (1851-1895), the wife of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty, was once located. Though the tomb was moved to Gyeonggi-do Province, when King Gojong died in 1919, the site was later developed into an arboretum.

This area of 429,000 square meters of land was established in 1922 for the purpose of preserving nature for academic research, and has since been opened to the public.

Visitors can get a sense of the joys of mountain-climbing by following the wonderful scenic paths around the grounds. For enthusiasts, most plants are labeled and detailed information on the activities of the Arboretum is available in English.

Featured plants:
Adams Needle and Thread – Yucca fillamentosa
Silk Tree – Albizia julibrissin
Japanese Maple – Acer japonica ‘Dissectum’ cv.
Golden Rain Tree – Koelreuteria paniculata

Location:
Cheongnyangni 2-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Contact:
+82-2-961-2873~4, 2525 (Kor)

Admission Fee:
Free open only on Sundays to the public

Links:
Tour 2 Korea - Hongneung Arboretum