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Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원) · © KTO · KOGL Type 1

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Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원)

Suwon Arboretum Irwol is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Suwon Arboretum Irwol is a major public arboretum in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, opened in 2023 as one of Korea's newest large-scale botanical-garden projects. The arboretum spans approximately 100,000 square meters with themed botanical zones — a Korean traditional garden, a wetland garden, a herb garden, an alpine zone, and broader landscape-design zones — and includes a large central pond, a contemporary visitor center, and walking paths threading the various themed zones. Programming includes seasonal garden-festival events and ongoing horticultural-education programs. Best in spring through autumn for the strongest seasonal landscape, paired with broader Suwon-area itineraries.

Quick highlights

  • Major public arboretum in Suwon, opened 2023
  • One of Korea's newest large-scale botanical-garden projects
  • Approximately 100,000 m² with themed botanical zones
  • Korean traditional garden, wetland garden, herb garden, alpine zone
  • Large central pond and contemporary visitor center

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