National Institute of Forest Science (Hongneung Experimental Forest)

Hongneung Experimental Forest is located on the southwestern slope of Cheonjangsan (天藏山, 141m) in eastern Seoul, and together with the tomb site of Empress Myeongseong, from which the name 'Hongneung' originates, it is a place of high historical, cultural, and academic value as the first test site for modern forestry experimental research. This is where Korea's first arboretum was established in 1922 with the founding of the Forestry Experiment Station from a forestry perspective, and it continues to carry out various forestry experiments and research projects while systematically managing diverse plant genetic resources from home and abroad. On weekdays, it serves as an ecological learning center for kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school, and university students, and since 1993 it has been open every Saturday and Sunday, contributing to nature learning and environmental education for urban residents. Currently, on approximately 41.8ha, a conifer garden, broadleaf garden, herbaceous plant garden, and shrub garden have been established.
On weekdays, only participation in the forest commentary program with a forest interpreter is possible. Reservations can only be made online, and if the number of reservations is fewer than 4 people, the reservation may be canceled. Also, on weekends, entry and participation are possible without a reservation.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Restroom

Yes

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Parking

Reserved parking for people with disabilities available_Barrier-free facilities

Access route

The entrance and exit are flat, but because it is located in the mountains, there are dirt and stone roads.

Entrance passage

The main entrance has no level difference, so it is wheelchair accessible

Restroom

Accessible restroom available