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Seoul Grand Park (서울대공원)
- Address
- 102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 과천시 대공원광장로 102 (막계동) - Type
- Parks
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-500-7335 - Homepage
- www.grandpark.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English)
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Information
Introduction
Covering an area of about 9,157,000㎡, Seoul Grand Park consists of themed areas for education, nature, and amusement. The park is known for its various amusement facilities and scenic beauty. Seoul Grand Park’s major attractions include Seoul Grand Park Zoo, Children's Zoo, a rose garden, Seoulland amusement park, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemorary Art, Gwancheon.
Seoul Zoo is home to almost 3,000 animals belonging to about 350 species from all over the world. The zoo is the 10th largest in the world and a recognized member of the International Species Information System (ISIS) and the World Zoo Organization (IUDZG-WZO).
[Botanical Garden]
The Botanical Garden in Seoul Grand Park is located near the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain. Opened on May 1, 1985, the garden has an area of 2,825㎡ and exhibits tropical and subtropical plants, succulent plants such as cactus, orchids and ferns.
[Rose Garden]
The Rose Garden, which is located near the lake, has about 30,000 roses belonging to over 200 species. The roses are in full bloom in June, attracting many visitors to the park.
[Forest Park]
The Seoul Grand Park Forest Park is located inside the natural forest of Cheonggyesan Mountain, which surrounds Seoul Grand Park. The park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including 470 tree species and 35 bird species. It also has a 6.3㎞-long hiking trail that is divided into four sections, as well as rest areas with different themes like the Forest of Meditation featuring a 450m barefoot walking path. It is an ideal place for a forest bath, which involves exploring a forest all the while enjoying the positive energy, beautiful sights and soothing atmosphere that the forest has to offer in order to clense one's soul. Walking through the forest bathing area takes as little as 50 minutes or as long as 2.5 hours.
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours
[Zoo & Themed Garden]
March-October 09:00-19:00
November-February 09:00-18:00
[Campground]
Day-use 09:00-19:00
Overnight site: 13:00-11:00 (next day)
Parking Facilities
Available (6,750 spaces)
* Inquiries: +82-2-3418-0998
Admission Fees
[Zoo]
Individuals: Adults 5,000 won / Teens 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups (30+): Adults 3,500 won / Teens 2,100 won / Children 1,400 won
[Theme Gardens (Children’s zoo & rose garden)]
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teens 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups (30+): Adults 1,400 won / Teens 1,100 won / Children 700 won
[Seoul Grand Park Campsite]
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teens 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
* Children (ages 6-12) / Teens (ages 13-18)
* Free: Children (ages 5 and under), seniors (ages 65 and older)
Parking Fees
Small-sized car 5,000 won / Large-sized cars 10,000 won
Facility Utilization Fees
[Lift]
Adults: 6,000 won / Teens 4,500 won / Children 4,000 won
* Inquiries: +82-2-504-5657
[Elephant Train]
Adults: 1,000 won / Teens 800 won / Children 700 won
* Inquiries: +82-2-3418-0996
Restrooms
Available
Korean Info. Service
Portable audio guide rental (on the inside right of the main gate of zoo)
Fee: 2,000 won (10,000 won deposit)
Pets
Not permitted
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