Ansan Botanical Garden

Diamond-shaped roof of Ansan Botanical Garden (photo: AnbyG)

Introduction

Ansan Botanical Garden is a prestigious botanical garden located in the city of Ansan, South Korea. It is home to over 500 species of plants and trees, as well as numerous rare and endangered plants from around the world.

Not only does this botanical garden feature a wide variety of greenery and flowers, but it also has several unique features, including an indoor conservatory, a butterfly house and an outdoor sculpture garden.

As well as being a place of beauty, Ansan Botanical Garden is also home to research and study facilities which are focused on conservation, sustainable development and educating people about plants and the environment.

The garden is open all year round and host several special events throughout the season including lectures, concerts, workshops and more.

Ansan Botanical Garden is a great place to experience natural beauty and learn about the plants around us. It is also an excellent example of how conservation and education can coexist harmoniously.

The garden also has a café on site which serves delicious food from local produce, as well as offering hot drinks and light snacks. During the summer months, there is a specially designed outdoor area with seating and tables where visitors can enjoy their refreshments while taking in the stunning views of the garden.

Visitors to Ansan Botanical Garden will discover an array of unusual sculptures dotted around the grounds, including a door sculpture by local artist Wang Soo-yun.

The garden also hosts regular events and workshops, such as guided walks and talks, themed days, and outdoor cinema screenings – all of which allow visitors to engage with the environment in a fun and interesting way.

Ansan Botanical Garden is open every day of the week from 9am until 7pm, except for on public holidays. Admission is free for everyone, although donations are welcome and all proceeds go towards supporting the gardens and their educational program.

The garden also provides access to wheelchairs and walking aids, as well as a first aid station in case of emergency. There is plenty of parking available for those who wish to drive there, or alternatively regular buses run from the city centre.

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable experience, Ansan Botanical Garden is the perfect place to spend your day. Whether you are looking to relax in nature or learn more about the incredible plants of Korea, this botanical garden has something to offer everyone. Come explore our beautiful gardens today!

For more information about visiting, please visit its website at www.ansanbotanicalgarden.com or contact directly at info@ansanbotanicalgarden.com.

Please, read more below...

Ansan Botanical Garden

Ansan Botanical Garden is one of the treasured leisure, educational, and cultural places in Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Visitors do not only cherish and appreciate the plants inside the Garden, but also locals learn about horticulture, including children and students.

Ansan City lies southwest of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Being part of the Seoul National Capital Area, Ansan is accessible to Seoul by the Seoul subway (line 4).

Besides the landmark botanic garden, you can also enjoy the Yellow Sea coast and some islands nearby. Also, you can explore more parks and natural landmarks in Ansan as part of your travel...

Ansan Lake Park
Ansan is home to several parks, including:
Ansan Lake Park
Daebu Island
Hwarang Public Garden
Lake Sihwaho
Mt. Gwangdeoksan
Mt. Surisan
Nojeok Bong Park
Seongho Park
Seongpo Arts Square
Sihwaho Lake Reed Marsh Park
Marronniergongwon Park

Right, let me continue with Ansan Botanic Garden...

The Garden is sitting in Eunseong Lake Park and provides quick access to the natural ecosystem of Ansan's beautiful urban environment.

Besides the themed gardens (such as the tropical Garden, subtropical Garden, etc.), visitors also love to explore Seongho Memorial Hall, the sculpture park, and the waterfall called Nojeokbong Falls (a human-made one!).

You will certainly enjoy and be amazed by the number and kinds of plants they are housing.

You will discover the tropical plants, fruit trees, and palms at the Tropical Garden. You will enjoy the Korean wildflowers in the Middle Region Hall, including the Jingyeongsansu and Iris flowers.

In the Southern Region Hall, you will discover a wetland that is home to various species of marshland plants, including some edible species.

Similar palms as shown here (Seoul Botanic Park) are found in Ansan Garden

More Detailed Features

In some detail, let me describe the plants, their numbers, and some interesting information you will find as starters.

Tropical Region Garden
This Garden has over 3,000 kinds of tropical plants. You will enjoy the scene will cactus, palm trees, herbaceous flowering plants, and more.

As a tropical garden, it houses rare tropical plants and fascinating insects (such as beetles) and fish, which would really capture the attention of small children and families.

Middle Region Garden
The middle region garden houses wildflowers that can be found only in the central part of Korea.

You will enjoy watching and observing the dormant plants waiting for the Spring season during the Winter.

Such flowers include the fragrant Jingyeongsansu, Fragrant Thyme, Web Baisul, Siberian Chrysanthemum, and T. Caespitosa.

Water Lilies

Southern Region Garden
You will enjoy watching the wildflowers that only grow in the Southern part of Korea at the Southern Region Garden. You will find the hibernating 16,000 kinds of plants sleeping during the Winter.

Much more, you will find a lake that is home to water lilies, trees, marshland plants, including some edible plants.

Useful Information

Before you visit, the following details could help you prepare what you need to do in advance...

Address: (I-dong) 113, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si
Local Phone Number: 031-481-3168

Operation Hours:
10 AM to 5 PM during the Winter
10 AM to 7 PM during the Summer

Entrance Fee: Free

Please, check out the information in the next sub-topic for your transportation.

Getting to Ansan Botanical Garden

You have choices of public transports when you travel to Ansan Garden. Via public carriers, you can take a bus, taxi, or a subway to get near to the place.

By Bus
You can take a City Bus among one of the following numbers:
11, 11-2, 66, 76, 99-1, 125, 511.

By Subway (from Seoul)
If you come from Seoul, take the Seoul Subway Line 4 to get to Ansan City. From the City, you can take a bus or a taxi to get to the Botanic Garden.

By Car
Your destination should be going to...

City hall → Star plaza → Bus terminal → Left at the Agricultural & fisheries wholesale market → Il-dong → Botanical garden

Also, you can drive at No. 42 road toward Suwon → Enter Ildong IC and turn left -> Botanical Garden

Alternately, take No. 42 road toward Incheon → Jeil C.C → Bugok Middle school → Botanical garden. Thanks for reading this article!