Introduction:
First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141㎡. 3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 million USD) was spent on the construction and it was built to be developed into a South and North Korean ecosystem resto
Directions From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yanggu Intercity Bus Terminal. From the bus terminal, take a taxi to the venue (Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden; 양구생태식물원). (about 33 min / 16 km away)
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2529
Information:
First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141㎡.
3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 million USD) was spent on the construction and it was built to be developed into a South and North Korean ecosystem restoration center.
Located in the northernmost region of South Korea, it houses more than 400 rare plants including plants that are Korean native species and protected by Korean Ministry of Environment.
The garden is divided into six parts by their features including Botanical garden, Natural forest, and facilities zone.
In the Botanical garden, rare plants such as northern native plants and alpine plants that are naturally grown in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and Yanggu area are displayed in one place. There are also walking trails, a medicinal plants exhibition hall, a plant nursery, and a greenhouse.
In order to supplement the shortcomings of the botanical garden, which is a static atmosphere, a mountain stream zone and wetlands zone were prepared to provide people with the chance to enjoy the pleasant sound of running water.
* Total area: 189,141㎡ * Plants that are Korean native species and protected by Korean Ministry of Environment in the garden: Geumgang Chorongkkot (금강초롱꽃 (Diamond bluebell, scientific name: Hanabusaya asiatica Nakai) Kkaengkkaengipul 깽깽이풀 (Asian Twin Leaf, scientific name: Jeffersonia dubia) Gaeneusam 개누삼 (scientific name: Echinosophora koreensi) * Other rare plants in the garden: Sankkoripul 산꼬리풀 (scientific name: Veronica rotunda var.
subintegra) Jebidongjakkot 제비동자꽃 (scientific name: Lychnis wilfordii) Somdari 솜다리 (scientific name: Leontopodium coreanum) Geummatari 금마타리 (scientific name: Patrinia saniculaefolia) Norangmunuibutkkot 노랑무늬붓꽃 (Korean Iris, scientific name: Iris odaesanensis) Haneulmaebaltop 하늘매발톱 (scientific name: Aquilegia flabellata var.
pumila) Solchekkot 솔체꽃 (Mansenese morning bridge, scientific name: Scabiosa Scabiosa mansenensis) Byeongjohoepul 병조회풀 (scientific name: Clematis heracleifolis)
Telephone: +82-33-480-2529
Opening:Opening date June 19, 2004 Closed Mondays (if Monday is the national holiday, closed on the next operating day) Activity Forest Experience Center
Operating:Operating
Hours 09:00-18:00 *
Operating:Operating
hours are subject to change during the winter season. Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Not available Parking Fees Free
Reservation:
Reservation Info.
for Natives Advanced reservation required for group tours
First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141㎡. 3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 million USD) was spent on the construction and it was built to be developed into a South and North Korean ecosystem resto
Directions From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yanggu Intercity Bus Terminal. From the bus terminal, take a taxi to the venue (Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden; 양구생태식물원). (about 33 min / 16 km away)
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2529
Information:
First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141㎡.
3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 million USD) was spent on the construction and it was built to be developed into a South and North Korean ecosystem restoration center.
Located in the northernmost region of South Korea, it houses more than 400 rare plants including plants that are Korean native species and protected by Korean Ministry of Environment.
The garden is divided into six parts by their features including Botanical garden, Natural forest, and facilities zone.
In the Botanical garden, rare plants such as northern native plants and alpine plants that are naturally grown in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and Yanggu area are displayed in one place. There are also walking trails, a medicinal plants exhibition hall, a plant nursery, and a greenhouse.
In order to supplement the shortcomings of the botanical garden, which is a static atmosphere, a mountain stream zone and wetlands zone were prepared to provide people with the chance to enjoy the pleasant sound of running water.
* Total area: 189,141㎡ * Plants that are Korean native species and protected by Korean Ministry of Environment in the garden: Geumgang Chorongkkot (금강초롱꽃 (Diamond bluebell, scientific name: Hanabusaya asiatica Nakai) Kkaengkkaengipul 깽깽이풀 (Asian Twin Leaf, scientific name: Jeffersonia dubia) Gaeneusam 개누삼 (scientific name: Echinosophora koreensi) * Other rare plants in the garden: Sankkoripul 산꼬리풀 (scientific name: Veronica rotunda var.
subintegra) Jebidongjakkot 제비동자꽃 (scientific name: Lychnis wilfordii) Somdari 솜다리 (scientific name: Leontopodium coreanum) Geummatari 금마타리 (scientific name: Patrinia saniculaefolia) Norangmunuibutkkot 노랑무늬붓꽃 (Korean Iris, scientific name: Iris odaesanensis) Haneulmaebaltop 하늘매발톱 (scientific name: Aquilegia flabellata var.
pumila) Solchekkot 솔체꽃 (Mansenese morning bridge, scientific name: Scabiosa Scabiosa mansenensis) Byeongjohoepul 병조회풀 (scientific name: Clematis heracleifolis)
Telephone: +82-33-480-2529
Opening:Opening date June 19, 2004 Closed Mondays (if Monday is the national holiday, closed on the next operating day) Activity Forest Experience Center
Operating:Operating
Hours 09:00-18:00 *
Operating:Operating
hours are subject to change during the winter season. Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Not available Parking Fees Free
Reservation:
Reservation Info.
for Natives Advanced reservation required for group tours
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