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The Botanical Garden BCJ

벽초지 문화수목원

+82-31-957-2004
www.bcj.co.kr

242, Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Botanical Garden BCJ was established in 1965 on the belief that nature brings great joy into people's lives. Located in a suburb of the Seoul Metropolitan area, it is a perfect natural getaway for urban residents, as well as an important habitat for preservation of diverse plant species from home and abroad. Moreover, the BCJ offers exciting hands-on experience programs, and also serves food and drinks made with herbs at its restaurant and cafe.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Activities: Experience programs (subject to change)
- Clay pot making
- Topiary making
- Clay pot painting and herb planting
- Natural dyeing with red clay
- Sweet potato picking (winter only)
- Bubble-play and fun / Myeongnyang sports contest (group program)
* For more detailed information, visit the official website.
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-957-2004 (Korean)
Opened: September 9, 2005
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Hours: March-October: 09:00-sunset / November–February: 10:00-22:00
※ Hours are subject to change.

Updated 2016.02.07

Admission Fees

* Adults: (weekdays) 7,000 won / (weekends) 8,000 won / group 6,000 won
* Youths: 6,000 won / group 5,000 won
* Children: 5,000 won / group 4,000 won
* Seniors/Disabled: 5,000 won / group 4,000 won

Discount Information
※ Children: 3 years old to elementary school students
※ Infants (under 3 years old): Free (family) / Separate charges apply (group visit from facilities such as nurseries)
※ ID required for seniors (65 or over) and people with disabilities.
※ Group discounts are not applicable on weekends.
※ Discount information is subject to change. (Inquiries: +82-31-957-2004)

Available Facilities

Restaurants, cafe, convenience store, gift shop, art exhibition center, vacation home
(* Vacation home/lodging: +82-31-957-2004)

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Restrooms

Parking Fees

Free

Access

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Samsong Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 8.
Cross the large intersection 80m ahead.
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.

242, Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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