Suncheonman National Garden Visitor Guide — Key Attractions & Hours

Suncheonman National Garden & Suncheonman Wetland is the first national garden of South Korea and one of the five major coastal wetlands in the world. The national garden spans 1.12 million square meters and is located in Dosa-dong, Suncheon-si. It is home to 790,000 trees covering 505 species, and 3.15 million flowers covering 113 species. During spring, tulips and royal azaleas are in full bloom, creating magnificent views. Additionally, there is a 30,000 square-meter canola flower field near the Forest of Sharing. You can see yellow waves of canola flowers in full bloom in mid-May. The city of Suncheon has planted 50,000 Japanese hackberries and zelkova trees along major routes in the area to create natural shade. There is a small unmanned personal rapid transit (PRT) system that operates between the Suncheonman National Garden and the Suncheon Literary Museum section (4.64 kilometers in length). After looking around the garden, visitors can take the PRT to the literary museum. There, they can take the Reed Train which travels 1.2 kilometers to Mujingyo Bridge located at the entrance of Suncheonman National Garden. Eco-friendly transportation is also available, such as the Sky Cube, which runs between Suncheonman National Garden and the wetland.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - variety show"Battle Trip Season 2"This is the place where Mi-na of Gugudan and Yoo-jung of Weki Meki, two friends of the same age, set out to see the spring flowers as 20-year-olds. Thanks to her meticulous preparations, Yoojung came back from this trip with a great picture of her blowing on bubbles in the middle of a garden with tulips and canola flowers.

Why Suncheonman National Garden matters

A particularly striking feature is the wetland-adjacent area, which seamlessly connects the garden to the broader Suncheon Bay ecological reserve. This integration highlights the importance of preserving natural wetlands and their associated biodiversity.

To maximize your trip, consider combining your visit with other nearby attractions. The Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, famous for its reeds and migratory birds, is a natural pairing, offering a different perspective on the region's ecological significance.

Official visitor information

Official address: 47 Gukgajeongwon1ho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.

Official visiting hours: [October-June] 09:00-20:00 [July-September] 09:00-21:00 * Last admission 19:00.

Official closure information: The last Monday of every month.

Parking: Available.

Official information contact: +82-61-749-3114.

How to use this guide

Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.

The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.

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