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

In the area
Arboretums / Gardens 1 of 12 attractions in Nam-gu
Similar places in other regions
- Daegu Arboretum · Daegu
- Hwadam Botanic Garden · Gyeonggi-do
- Yeongheung Arboretum · Gyeonggi-do
- Yulgok Arboretum · Gyeonggi-do
- Gyeongsangnam-do Arboretum · Gyeongsangnam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI