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Green waves by the vast sea, Haeundae Arboretum

A therapeutic forest and a great spot for enjoying a walk in the heart of the city

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Fluffy white clouds in the blue sky and refreshing cool breeze.
This is the season when the delightful weather calls for taking a walk. With the weather brightening up the mood, how about filling yourself with therapeutic energy by taking a leisurely walk? A place where the fragrant scents of colorful wild flowers and refreshing herbs follow you walking along the trails. I am off to Haeundae Arboretum full of the freshness of green.

Before setting off on your expedition around the vast Haeundae Arboretum, I grab an information leaflet from the information center located at the entrance. Although guide maps are installed throughout the arboretum, this leaflet contains useful information to conveniently guide you around the arboretum. From a magnificent cypress forest and a variety of trees to the Hyanggiwon filled with the beautiful scents of nature, the Herb Trail, and the Ecological Wetland Garden, the thematic gardens delight your eyes, adding excitement along the walking trails.

The subtle fragrances of herbs wafting in the air perfectly harmonize with the refreshing scent of phytoncides. I stop for a minute to enjoy the refreshing natural therapy. The herbs and wild flowers, which names are unknown to me, console my heart fatigued by daily hectic life. The sound of trees rustling in wind, the chirping of birds, and the singing of grass insects nearby soothe my heart and body. Could it be any more peaceful?

Don’t become startled if you happen to run into a flock of sheep resembling fluffy clouds grazing in the pasture. Haeundae Arboretum is home to an eco-friendly miniature zoo, which is a feature that differentiates it from other arboretums. In this nature-friendly ecological zoo, a wide range of animals from donkeys to ostriches, sheep, and goats graze in the open field. Make sure to enjoy the special experience of interacting with animals strolling along the walking trail by your side.

There is also a children’s playground consisting of a small ecological pond, a miniature maze, and a little hilly play yard. Designed at the children’s eye level, everything is cute and lovely. Watching children having fun and running around freely in nature’s playground is another therapeutic point of this arboretum.

Everywhere I look, it’s full of green. Walking around Haeundae Arboretum filled with the refreshing green waves, I have this sudden realization. When the season of autumnal foliage comes, this space will change into a colorful backdrop. Promising myself to revisit Haeundae Arboretum in autumn, I continue to immerse myself in this green therapy for now.

Overview

Address
77, Seokdae-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Inquiry
+82-51-888-7131~5
Closing Dates
Monday (If Monday is a public holiday, the following day is closed), 1st of January, Lunar New Year, Chuseok
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
09:00 - 17:00 (Visitors admitted until one hour before closing)
Service Fees
Free
Traffic Information
Exit 2, Banyeo Agricultural Market Station, Subway Line 4 → 35-minute walk
Bus 36, 115-1, 129-1, 183, 189, or 189-1 → Seokdae Station, 30-minute walk
Parking: Haeundae Arboretum Parking Lot

Free shuttle between Haeundae Arboretum and Banyeo Agricultural Market Station, Subway Line 4
Shuttle Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (no service available on Mondays and Fridays)
Six free round-trip shuttle services from 10:00 to 16:00
Departure from Exit 1, Banyeo Agricultural Market Station: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
Departure from Haeundae Arboretum: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30

Accessible Facility
Accessible Parking Lot
Accessible bathroom

Travel Tips

Arboretum Field Trip: Busan Metropolitan City Integrated Booking Service (https://reserve.busan.go.kr)
Free Viewing: Anytime, reservations are not required

Travel Etiquette

No pets allowed
No bicycles or kickboards
Collecting plants, soil, insects, etc. from the arboretum is strictly prohibited