Korea Almanac
Home › Places › Parks & nature › The Garden of Morning Calm
The Garden of Morning Calm

The Garden of Morning Calm

아침고요수목원 · Gyeonggi · Parks & nature

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeonggi
Address432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Hours08:30-19:00 · ※Winter season (December-March) 10:00-21:00
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable
We cover this in more depth: A day trip to Nami Island from Seoul.

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.

Nearby places

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)
3.3 km away

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort

Chungnyeongsan Mountain (축령산)
3.7 km away

Chungnyeongsan Mountain

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림)
5.8 km away

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest

Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site (대성리 국민관광지)
7.5 km away

Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site

Saekhyeon Tunnel (색현터널)
11.2 km away

Saekhyeon Tunnel

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)
12.0 km away

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park

Hwado Pureunmul Center Pianopokpo Falls (화도푸른물센터 피아노폭포)
12.5 km away

Hwado Pureunmul Center Pianopokpo Falls

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)
12.5 km away

Petite France