Gwangju Arboretum

광주시립수목원

Nature · 142 Dodong-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

+82-62-613-7864

Nearby stations and stops

  • Bus stop 향등 · straight-line 462m

Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31

Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations

Admission
Not provided
Hours
  • 09:00-18:00
  • * Last admission for indoor facility visitor center and exhibition greenhouse closes one hour before closing time
Closed
  • Open every day
  • N/A (Open all year round)
  • * Visitor center and exhibition greenhouse are closed on Mondays, January 1, day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
  • Parking available
  • Available (Free)
Pets
Not provided
Accessibility
Not provided
Data status
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-06-30 · Collected: Not provided

Gwangju Arboretum was built on a sanitary landfill to restore the natural ecological environment by planting trees and creating convenience facilities. The arboretum preserves, manages, researches, and exhibits the indigenous plants of the region and provides visitors with a space to relax and connect with nature. Visitors of all ages can enjoy educational programs and forest commentary tours, making it a great place for families.

Gwangju Arboretum

In the area

Arboretums / Gardens 1 of 12 attractions in Nam-gu

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI