Garden Guide

Operation guide

Operating Hours

09:00 ~ 18:00

Closing Time

17:00

Closed

Every Monday

Operating hours are subject to change depending on the season and weather conditions, so be sure to check for announcements before visiting.

Check Announcements

Fees

Spring/Summer/Autumn

Monorail tickets sold separately

Adult

₩11,000

Senior/Teen

₩9,000

Child

₩7,000

Winter

Monorail ticket included (Designated sections open to on-foot viewing)

Senior/Teen

₩11,000

Child

₩7,000

Free Admission: Babies and toddlers under 24 months old

Adult: 19 to 64 years old / Senior: 65 years old or more / Teen: Junior high to high school student / Child: 24 months old to elementary school student

Discounts

LG U+ membership

Admission discount

₩1,000

Discount not available during autumn foliage season (Oct. & Nov.)

Membership points deducted, limited to once a day

Person of national merit

Admission discount

₩1,000

Discount not available during autumn foliage season (Oct. & Nov.)

Mildly disabled (Class 4 – 6)

Admission discount

₩1,000

Discount not available during autumn foliage season (Oct. & Nov.)

Severely disabled (Class 1 – 3)

Admission discount

₩3,000

Discount not available during autumn foliage season (Oct. & Nov.)

Group of preschool children

Admission discount

₩3,000

Groups of 30 or more preschoolers

Discount not available during autumn foliage season (Oct. & Nov.)

Gwangju resident

Admission discount

50% discount on weekdays

30% discount on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Multiple discounts not allowed.

Photo identification must be presented. Photo ID may be substituted with a document proving residence for those who have not been issued an ID card.

Promotional discounts may not be applied retroactively after a regular price admission purchase, and refunds will not be available.

Food & Beverages

  • Hidden Tavern

    Location: To the right from the main entrance, in front of Lovebirds' Pond
    Operating Hours: 10:30 – 18:00 (Last order by 17:30)
    Menu: Seafood Pajeon(seafood scallion pancake), Dubukimchi(Tofu&Kimchi), etc.
    ※ The menu is subject to change depending on the season. No outside food allowed.

  • Hwadam Café & Shop

    Location: To the right from the main entrance
    Operating Hours: 10:30 – 18:00 (Last order by 17:30)
    Menu: Beverages and souvenirs
    ※ The menu is subject to change depending on the season. No outside food allowed.

  • Café&Bakery
    seed green

    Location: To the right from the Ticket office
    Operating Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (Last order by 17:30)
    Menu: Bakery, Beverages and souvenirs

Amenities

  • Convenience Store

    Location: To the right of the ticket office
    Items sold: Beverages, ice cream, and sanitary products

  • Storage Lockers

    Location: To the left of the ticket office
    Fee: ₩1,000
    ※ Stored items may be disposed of after an extended period at the discretion of Hwadam Botanic Garden.

  • Hwadam Botanic Garden Lift

    Location: Lower part of outdoor parking lot
    Operating Hours: Fri – Sun & holidays
    ※ Operation may be suspended in case of rain or bad weather, and downhill boarding is not possible due to the nature of the lift system design.

Address

Street address : 278-1 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province

Lot number address : San 33, Doung-ri, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province

By Car

Search for Hwadam Botanic Garden or Konjiam Resort on the navigation system.

Follow the parking attendant's guidance and park in the designated area.

Public Transportation: Bus

Take the appropriate Seoul/Gyeonggi red bus, get off at Gonjiam Terminal, and then take a taxi or take Gwangju bus no.9.

1113-1 : 1 hour and 30 minutes from Gangbyeon Station

500-1 : 1 hour and 30 minutes from Jamsil Station

500-2 : 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gangbyeon Station

Gwangju 9 : 30 minutes from Konjiam Station

Subway

When using the subway, get off at Gonjiam Station on the Gyeonggang Line and then take a taxi or take Gwangju bus no.9.