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Pureun Arboretum

Pureun Arboretum0 : Pureun Arboretum where Hangdong Railway is seen
Pureun Arboretum1 : Exterior view of Pureun Arboretum
Pureun Arboretum2 : Pureun Arboretum where Hangdong Reservoir is seen
Pureun Arboretum3 : Pureun Arboretum where flowers bloomed along the roadside
Pureun Arboretum4 : Walkway of Pureun Arboretum where has large trees on either side
Pureun Arboretum5 : Hangdong Reservoir in Pureun Arboretum where flowers bloomed

Basic Information

Overview 

The Purun Arboretum was opened in 2013 as the first arboretum in Seoul. About 2,400 species of native plants and fauna from around the world are exhibited, and Hangdong Railway and Guro Olle-gil are connected creating one of the best walking trails. At the Hangdong Reservoir, located on the left side of the arboretum, aquatic plants such as lotus, cattails, and reeds are in full bloom. Visitors can also see a variety of fish. 


Attractions 

The Green Arboretum, which is more than 10 soccer fields in size, consists of 20 themed gardens, a book cafe, a greenhouse (KB Forest EducationCenter), and Hangdong Reservoir. When you enter the main gate, you will find agrassy plaza and beautiful willow trees. About 2,400 species of rare wildflowersand shrubs have been cared for, and in particular, various arboretum visitor programssuch as urban gardener training, indoor gardening, and plant refinement areoperated free of charge.


Accessibility 

The entryway is wide and has no obstacle or inclines, but tactilepaving has not been installed. The main entrance is wide and has noobstacles or inclines. The information office has tactile paving. Stroller and wheelchair rental services are available. The information guide board is accessiblefor wheelchair users but has no braille description. There is an accessible restroom in the office as well as in the arboretum. Parking lots are accessible and the infant nursing room and diaper changing station are in the office. 

Public Transportation

Address
240, Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul (Pureun Arboretum, Hang-dong)
Subway
22min-walk (1.4m) from exit no 2 of Onsu station (line 1, 7)
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