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The Garden of Morning Calm

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The Garden of Morning Calm

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The Garden of Morning Calm
Park.Arboretum
432, Sumokwon-ro
Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do KG 12448, South Korea
Take the ITX-Cheongchun or Gyeongchun Line to Cheongpyeong Station. From Exit 1, take the Gapyeong City Tour Bus or a local bus (No. 31-7) to the arboretum.
+82-1544-6703
Daily 08:30 – 19:00 (Last entry 18:00) / Winter Lighting Festival: 11:00 – 21:00 (Sat until 23:00)
Open year-round (Admission: Adults 11,000 KRW / Youth 8,500 KRW / Children 7,500 KRW)
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Overview

The Garden of Morning Calm is a 330,000-square-meter horticultural haven that artisticially blends the natural beauty of Korea with diverse themed gardens. Its name was inspired by the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, who called Korea "The Land of the Morning Calm." It features over 20 themed sections, including the iconic Sunken Garden, which is designed in the shape of the Korean Peninsula.

History

Opened in May 1996 by Professor Han Sang-kyung, the garden was established on a site that was once a rocky field where goats were raised. The professor's vision was to create a world-class garden that embodies the spiritual elegance of the Korean people. It has since become a global landmark, filming location for numerous K-dramas (e.g., "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"), and a pioneer of winter light festivals in Korea.

Things to see

  • **Sunken Garden**: The most famous spot, showcasing a vibrant array of flowers that represent the North and South, wishing for the peaceful unification of the peninsula.

  • **Millennium Juniper**: A massive, 1,000-year-old juniper tree that serves as the symbolic center and guardian of the garden.

  • **Moonlight Garden**: A romantic garden with white flowers and a small white chapel, designed to look ethereal under the light of the moon.

  • **Hakyung Observatory**: An elevated deck offering the best panoramic view of the entire garden landscape.

Things to do

  • **Seasonal Festivals**: Enjoy the Spring Festa (Apr-May), Iris Festival (June), Rose of Sharon Festival (July-Aug), and the world-famous Lighting Festival (Dec-Mar).

  • **Forest Healing Walk**: Walk through the "Morning Calm Walk" or the dense nut pine groves of Mt. Chungnyeongsan to enjoy natural phytoncides.

  • **Hands-on Programs**: Participate in various ecological activities such as making organic soap, topiary, or flowerpot making at the Class House (operates mainly on weekends).

  • **Hanok Cafe Experience**: Visit 'Good Morning Coffee,' a traditional Korean-style cafe, to enjoy a warm latte with a stunning view of the gardens.

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