Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum
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Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum is free to enter, including all facilities, on the slopes of Chilseongsan Mountain, where an old-growth forest of Geumgang pines is preserved. It opened on October 30, 2013, and has 23 themed areas and 220,000 plants of 1,127 species on 78.5 hectares. Daytime visits run from 9:00 to 18:00 with last entry at 17:00, and there are separate evening visits. It is closed every Monday, and the following day when a Monday is a public holiday. It is at 구정면 수목원길 156; for inquiries, call +82-33-660-2322.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 구정면 수목원길 156
- Opening hours
- Daytime 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00); evening visits March to October 18:00 to 23:00 (last entry 22:00), November to February 18:00 to 22:00 (last entry 21:00)
- Closed
- Every Monday; the following day when a Monday is a public holiday
- Admission
- Free admission and free use of facilities
- Contact
- +82-33-660-2322
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Short answer: An arboretum built from 2008 in Yongsogol valley on the slopes of Chilseongsan Mountain and opened on October 30, 2013.
An old-growth forest of Geumgang pines is preserved here, and under the theme of a meeting place in a thousand-year forest, the arboretum has cultivated the Geumgang pine, Gangneung’s signature tree. Yongsogol takes its name from an old tale that a dragon rose to the sky from here.
There are 23 themed areas on a total of 78.5 hectares, with 220,000 plants of 1,127 species in all.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission and use of facilities are both free. Daytime 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00); evening visits March to October 18:00 to 23:00 (last entry 22:00), November to February 18:00 to 22:00 (last entry 21:00).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 구정면 수목원길 156 |
| Opening hours | Daytime 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00); evening visits March to October 18:00 to 23:00 (last entry 22:00), November to February 18:00 to 22:00 (last entry 21:00) |
| Closed | Every Monday; the following day when a Monday is a public holiday |
| Admission | Free admission and free use of facilities |
| Contact | +82-33-660-2322 |
| Restrooms | Available |
Last daytime entry is at 17:00, so arrive before then. Evening visiting hours differ by season. To check whether forest guide tours and children’s forest programs are running, call +82-33-660-2322.
What should I see at the arboretum?
Short answer: Walk the Thousand-Year Breath Healing Trail, then look around the Pine Forest Plaza and the seasonal wildflower gardens.
From the entrance you are surrounded by the sound of water and the scent of flowers and pine. There is a forest ecology trail with stands of spicebush and Japanese snowbell, the Pine Forest Plaza ringed by Geumgang pines, a hosta garden, a daylily garden, a medicinal plant garden and a dye plant garden.
Above all, the Thousand-Year Breath Healing Trail, lined with tall, straight native Geumgang pines, is introduced as the arboretum’s signature walk. Forest guide programs and children’s forest experiences are also offered.
Where can I stay near Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Short answer: The closest is 펜션 티케하우스 (pension), about 13 min walk. These are the 1 closest stays within 2 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 펜션 티케하우스 | Pension | 1.0 km | About 13 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Short answer: 2 restaurants between 472 m and 518 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 테루아르 | Outdoor pub | 472 m | About 6 min walk |
| 숲속한우 | Korean barbecue | 518 m | About 6 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Short answer: The closest is Gulsansa Temple Site (about 2.8 km (straight line)), and there are 2 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulsansa Temple Site | Temple site, historic site | 2.8 km | About 2.8 km (straight line) |
| Obong Seowon Confucian Academy | Confucian academy (seowon) | 4.0 km | About 4.0 km (straight line) |
Who is Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum good for?
- Anyone who wants to walk through Geumgang pine forest
- Those who want to take their time over plants and wildflowers
- Anyone looking into forest experiences with children
Check before you go
- Evening visiting hours differ by season, so check
- Ask whether forest guide tours and children’s forest programs are running
Checklist
- Avoid Mondays and the day after a Monday public holiday
- Arrive before last entry
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Admission and use of facilities are both free.
What time is last entry?
Daytime visits run from 9:00 to 18:00 with last entry at 17:00. For evening visits, last entry is 22:00 from March to October and 21:00 from November to February.
When is the arboretum closed?
Every Monday, and the following day when a Monday is a public holiday.
Where is the closest place to stay near Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum?
Pension 펜션 티케하우스 is the closest (about 13 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.