Garden of Morning Calm 아침고요수목원
Gapyeong · Sangmyeon, Morning Calm & Jat Hyanggi · Parks & nature
A large landscaped arboretum known for carefully designed themed gardens, a pond, a bonsai section and views across the valley. Spring brings flowering trees and tulips, October brings fiery maples, and in winter the grounds are lit up in a colorful light festival that is a seasonal highlight. The last admission is earlier than closing, so allow a generous window.
Weekend evenings during the lights are busy, so arrive near opening, and admission varies by season. Allow two to three hours to walk the whole garden, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a warm layer in winter, when the valley gets cold after dark.
It is on Sumokwon-ro in Sangmyeon and best reached by car or taxi; a circulation bus is said to serve it, but check current service. (Show a driver: 아침고요수목원)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 아침고요수목원
- Best time to visit
- April for blossoms, late October for maples, and winter evenings for the light show.
- Pair it with
- Morning Calm Family Zoo is a few minutes away, and Sumokwon-ro Pine Nut Tofu Street is on the road leading up.
- Great for
- Couples, Families with kids, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- Winter evening events are crowded on weekends, so enter early and walk slowly. Last admission is earlier than closing, so leave time.
- Reservations
- Check time slots for the winter light festival