Byeokchoji Botanical Garden Lighting Festival
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Overview
Offering stunning scenes all year-round, Byeokchoji Botanical Garden holds the lighting festival every winter. Located in Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, visitors to Byeokchoji Botanical Garden can enjoy the beauty of Korea through-out the year in this ‘Natural work of art’. Covering an area of about 132,230㎡, the garden is home to 1,400 species of plants. The various theme divisions and garden layout gives off a European vibe. The lighting event, which begins from sunset, will be available till 22:00 every night.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Age limit
- Open to all ages
- End date
- 20160306
- Venue
- The Botanical Garden BCJ (Byeokchoji)
- Start date
- 20151121
- Venue info
- Samsong Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 8.
Cross the large intersection 80m ahead.
At the bus stop, take Bus 703, and get off at Gwangtan Samgeori (3-way Intersection) Bus Stop.
Transfer to Bus 15 or 67 and get off at Domasan Elementary School Bus Stop.
The Botanical Garden BCJ is located across the street.
Or, from the station, take a taxi to the venue.
(26km away / The taxi fare will cost around 25,000 won.) - Show times
- November 21, 2015-March 6, 2016
Operating hour: 10:00-22:00
* Lighting begins from the moment sunsets
Updated 2017.04.09
Introduction
Programs
* Lighting Time: Sunset to 22:00
* Please refer to the homepage for more detailed information.
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How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
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242, Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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