Parks and gardens in South Korea

Beautiful Parks & Gardens

South Korea's green spaces blend historical preservation with modern landscape design. This collection features Joseon-era royal palace grounds and UNESCO World Heritage burial sites like the Tumuli Park in Gyeongju. Ecological highlights include the reclaimed water gardens of Seonyudo Island and the vast Suncheon Bay National Garden. Visitors can explore traditional hanok architecture at Namsangol, seasonal floral displays at the Garden of Morning Calm, and expansive riverside recreation areas along the Han River.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Historic royal palace built in 1395 as the main residence of the Joseon dynasty, known for its traditional Korean architecture and cultural significance.

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Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by…

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Namsangol Park

Explore the five different Korean houses - hanoks - and learn about the culture of the country in an entertaining way.

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Seoul Forest

Seoul Forest is a large park in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is open year-round, and admission is free.

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Hangang Citizen's Park

Stroll along Korea's longest river. A great place to relax, let the kids run wild or sport a little.

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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea.

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Camellia Hill Arboretum

A garden full of camellias and all kinds of plants blooming with flowers almost all year round.

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Tumuli Park

Also known as Daereungwon, this park is notable for featuring several royal burial mounds.

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Seonjeongneung

Seonjeongneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, located in Seoul, South Korea.

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Dream Forest

A wonderful park featuring a deer garden, seven waterfalls, iris garden and more. You can easily spend the day here.

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Seonyudo Water Gardens

Seonyudo is an island in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. There is a Seonyudo park all over the island.

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The Garden of Morning Calm

Founded in 1996, this garden was originally a private one. It is now a popular tourist destination which appearance changes every season.

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Seoul Grand Park Theme Garden

Seoul Grand Park or Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park is a park complex to the south of Seoul, South Korea, in the city of Gwacheon.

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Haneul Park

Located at the highest point of World Cup Park, this former landfill was transformed into an ecological meadow. It is famous for its expansive silver grass fields and panoramic views of the Han River and Seoul's skyline.

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Hallim Park

It's hard to imagine that this place was once a barren land. However, in 1971 it was covered with nutritious soil and plantation of flora…

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Royal Tombs in Neungsan-ri, Buyeo (Baekje Historic Areas)

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring seven stone-chamber tombs of the Baekje dynasty's Sabi period. These royal burial mounds are significant for their architectural structure and historical proximity to the site where the Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner was discovered.