📍 daejeonOpen now · Closes at 21:00(Open now · Closes at 21:00)🕒 KST: 09:17

Hanbat Arboretum (Daejeon)

한밭수목원•Hanbat Arboretum

The largest man-made urban arboretum in Korea, featuring tranquil wetlands, tropical glasshouses, and blooming seasonal rose gardens.

Lotus pond, verdant wetland boardwalks, and tropical greenhouse at Hanbat Arboretum in central Daejeon.
Korea’s largest artificial urban arboretum, linking the Government Complex and Expo Science Park with 1,700 plant species.
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Hours & Closures

Schedule: 06:00 - 21:00
Last Admission: 20:00
⚠️ East: Mon / West: Tue
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Tickets & Admission

Free AdmissionFree
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Contact & Website

Arboretum Office:
📞 +82-42-270-8452Call
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Transit Access

Daejeon Metro Line 1: Government Complex Daejeon Station (Exit 3)
🚶 15 min walk

🚗 Free parking for the first 3 hours.

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History & Heritage

Connecting Daejeon’s Government Complex with Expo Science Park, this 37-hectare green sanctuary provides research and public leisure with over 1,700 botanical species.

The West Garden opened in 2005 focusing on native wetlands and wild shrub forests.

The East Garden opened in 2009 and the Tropical Greenhouse in 2011, establishing a complete urban biosphere.

⏳ Historical Milestones

2005Opening of West Garden.
2009Completion of East Garden and rose displays.
2011Opening of the Tropical Greenhouse.
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What to See & Highlights

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Tropical Botanical Greenhouse

Glass conservatory featuring mangrove ecosystems and exotic tropical plants year-round.

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Wetland Boardwalk & Lotus Pond

Peaceful timber boardwalk winding through natural reedbeds and summer lotus blossoms.

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Visit Planning & Advice

⏱️ Recommended Duration:

2 hours

☀️ Best Time of Day:

Late afternoon for sunset over the Expo Bridge

🍁 Seasonal Tips: Spring brings brilliant tulips and roses; winter visitors enjoy the heated tropical pavilion.
✅ Practical Rules:
  • Arboretum admission is completely free.
  • East Garden closes Mondays, West Garden closes Tuesdays, ensuring one half is always accessible.
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How to Travel from Seoul to daejeon?

🚄 KTX₩23,700
🎁5% KTX mileage accumulation for eligible Korail Talk members (not a discount)
From: Seoul Station
To: Daejeon Station
Duration: 50m – 1h 00m (~160 km)
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🚅 SRT₩20,100
From: Suseo Station
To: Daejeon Station
Duration: 45m (~155 km)
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🚌 Express Bus₩11,000 ~ ₩18,000
From: Seoul Express Bus Terminal
To: Daejeon Complex Terminal
Duration: 2h 00m (~150 km)
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