Hwadam Botanic Garden 화담숲

Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40 min drive away from Seoul. In effort to revive the country's forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a forest park divided into 17 themes. "Hwadam" can be translated into "a friendly communication," a name given to the forest in hopes that the area serves as a mean for people to communicate with nature. While the forest is designed to offer an environmentally friendly atmosphere, the ecosystem and habitats of the forest are well-preserved, serving as a home to many living species.

[Recommended Course 1. Forest Walking Path Course]
Forest Walking Path - Pine Garden - Potted Plant Garden - Theme Garden (estimated time: 2 hours)

[Recommended Course 2. Monorail Course]
Monorail - Pine Garden - Potted Plant Garden - Theme Garden (estimated time: 1 hr 40 min)

[Hwadam Botanic Garden]
* Hanok Jumak: Hanok-style restaurant where visitors can enjoy delicious food along with an excellent view of the forest and a fish pond
- Menus: Nokdu jeon (mung bean pancake), dubu kimchi (tofu with stir-fried kimchi), haemulpajeon (seafood and green onion pancake), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and more
* The Tea House: Hanok-style tea house where visitors can relax while taking in the view of the beautiful lush forest
Menus: Green tea, burdock tea, lotus leaf tea, mulberry leaf tea, Americano, caffe latte

[Konjiam Resort]
* Konjiam Resort Cafeteria: A spacious area that offers a variety of food
* Neutinamu: Grill your own barbeque with family and friends
* Damha: Restaurant that offers traditional Korean cuisine
* Mirasia: Eco-friendly buffet restaurant serving healthy menus made from fresh ingredients
* La Grotta: Italian restaurant equipped with a wine cellar cave, serving best quality wines
* Cafe Lounge: Dessert cafe that offers coffee, fresh juice, and cakes

Adults 10,000 won / Senior citizens & teenagers 8,000 won / Children 6,000won

* Adults (ages 18-64), Senior citizens (age 65 and older), Teenagers (Middle & High school students), Children (Elementary student or younger)
* Free admission (ID required): Toddlers/infants less than 24 months old

[Exhibitions]
* Monorail: Circular course of 1,213 meters traveling in the order of West Moss Garden Entrance – Garden Peak – Potted Plant Garden
* Freshwater Fish Eco Center: The center is divided into four exhibitions on the theme of “Beautiful mountain streams and water.” Diverse freshwater fish, including endangered species, are available for viewing. (Estimated 8,000 fish of 40 different species)
* Insect Eco Center: An educational center where visitors can observe insects from inside a glass greenhouse or outdoors.

[Convenient Facilities]
* Convenience store, baby stroller & wheelchair rentals (available at ticket booth, 3,000 won), storage locker (1,000 won)
* Observation deck, grass field, resting area, benches, emergency shelter, outdoor restrooms

Desingated parking spaces & wheelchair rental (5) available

[Monorail Fare]
- Course 3: Adults, Teenagers, & Senior Citizens 8,000 won / Children 6,000 won
- Course 2: Adults, Teenagers, & Senior Citizens 6,000 won / Children 5,000 won
- Course 1: Adults, Teenagers, & Senior Citizens 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won

Available