Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest
서천 마량리 동백나무 숲
Nature · 103, Seoin-ro 235beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-18:00 (Winter season 09:00-17:00)
- * Last admission 30 min before closing
- Closed
- No weekly closing day
- January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2022-12-26 · Collected: Not provided
One of the eight scenic views of Seocheon, Maryang-ri Camellia Forest is designated as a Natural Monument. The lush forest covers an area of 8,265 ㎡ with the trees being nearly 500 years old. The best time to enjoy the camellias is from late March to early May. Dongbaekjeong Pavilion standing at the peak of the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby Oryeokdo Island in the blue sea and is also a prime spot for taking in the sunset. The western side of the forest has few remaining trees, but the eastern side is still lush with over 70 trees. While camellia trees typically grow to be 7 meters tall, the strong sea breeze has caused the trees in this forest to have a stunted growth of just 2 meters, as well as growing at a slant.
In the area
Rare Flora and Fauna 1 of 5 attractions in Seocheon-gun
Similar places in other regions
- Camellia Hill · Jeju-do
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- Tongyeong Ecological Forest · Gyeongsangnam-do
- Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest · Gangwon-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI