Seoul Grand Park (서울대공원)

Explanation

Seoul Grand Park is a family-friendly amusement park consisting of various themed facilities that promote the growth and preservation of diverse animals and plants.

[Seoul Zoo]
Seoul Zoo aims to provide an ideal environment for animals to grow and live as well as exhibit, preserve, and research rare animals and educate the public. As a result of the zoo's hard work and efforts, it is the only zoo in Korea to be certified as a member of both ISIS and IUDZG-WZO.

[Botanical Garden]
Seoul Grand Park's Botanical Garden was opened in 1985 amidst the lush forest situated at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain. The garden consists of a greenhouse, exhibition facilities, and themed gardens that boast a collection of over 41,000 plants from 1,262 different species. The greenhouse preserves and exhibits tropical and subtropical plants that are not found in Korea. Moreover, the Botanical Garden offers various activities and experience programs related to plants and forests.

[Theme Garden]
The Theme Garden is one of the most representative facilities of Seoul Grand Park. The Theme Garden consists of a Rose Garden and Children's Zoo. Seasonal plants and flowers as well as diverse themed garden programs are offered.

[Healing Place]
The Healing Place is a forest formed at the foothills of Cheonggyesan Mountain that surrounds the border of Seoul Grand Park. Main facilities consist of Healing Forest Walkway; Water, Wind & Sunshine Healing Zone; Barefoot Road; Aroma Garden; and Forest Plaza.

[Healing Forest Walkway]
Healing Forest Walkway is a walking path lined by diverse trees that form a lush forest serving as a habitat for small animals like squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, and more. The walking path is approximately 8 kilometers long and divided into four sections. The shortest course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, while the full course requires 3 hours.

[Campsite]
The campsite within the Seoul Grand Park is the perfect place to camp out, hold picnics and enjoy recreational activities with friends and families. The main facilities consist of a campsite, volleyball court, basketball court, snack bar, and shower facilities. The campsite is open from March to November, except in the case of harsh weather conditions.

Inquiry

Seoul Grand Park +82-2-500-7335

Homepage

grandpark.seoul.go.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-500-7335

Parking facilities : Available (6,750 parking spaces)
* Inquiries: +82-2-502-7632

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : [Seoul Zoo & Theme Garden]
March-April 09:00-18:00 / May-August 09:00-19:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing

[Campsite]
Day-use 09:00-19:00
Overnight site: 12:00-10:00 (next day)

[Sky Lift: Line 1]
November-February 10:00-17:30 / March-October 09:30-18:30
[Sky Lift: Line 2]
November-February 10:00-17:00 / March-October 09:30-17:30
* Inquiries: +82-2-504-5657

More information

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
[Seoul Zoo & Botanical Garden]
Individuals: Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won

[Theme Garden]
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won

[Campsite] Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,000 won

[Groups]
Zoo: Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,100 won / Children 1,400 won
Theme Garden: Adults 1,400 won / Teenagers 1,100 won / Children 700 won

[Lift] Adults 7,000 won / Teenagers 4,500 won / Children 4,000 won
* Inquiries: +82-2-504-5657

[Elephant Train] Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 1,000 won
* Inquiries: +82-2-3418-0998

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 6-12) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

Location

102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do