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Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute 경상북도 산림환경연구원

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367, Tongil-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 통일로 367 (배반동))

Located at the foot of Gyeongju Namsan Mountain, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due to the institute's rare and rural forestry along with well-preserved endangered plants and wild flowers.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-778-3800

・Parking Facilities : Available
※ Parking facility for buses not available

・Operating Hours : 09:00-17:00
* Last admission: 30min before closing

Film Locations

Filming site for the movie "Good Morning, President (2009)"

Available Facilities

Forest Arboretum, Greenhouse, Commercial Botanical Garden, Fragrant Botanical Garden, Medicinal Botanical Garden, Shrub Arboretum, Grass Lawn, Wild Flower Garden, Rose of Sharon Hill, Forest Experience Center, Marsh Eco Park, Preservation Center, Azalea Garden, Rose Garden, Floral Tree Arboretum, Potted Plant Center, Potted Plant Garden, Potted Plant Exhibition, Potted Plant Preservation Field, Seed Plant Arboretum, Bamboo Forest

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Phone reservation accepted

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