The arboretum was established by a couple who spent over 30 years cultivating the land from a barren state.
It contains a dedicated 'Milky Way' garden designed to showcase a variety of silver grass and reeds.
The park features a collection of rare aquatic plants, including the Amazonian Victoria water lily.
It serves as a habitat for various local bird species due to its proximity to coastal wetlands.
The Metasequoia pathway is one of the most photographed features, mimicking the layout of iconic temperate forest trails.
Cheongsan Arboretum is a private botanical garden in Taean-gun, South Korea, spanning approximately 33,000 square meters. The park is characterized by its extensive collection of over 600 species of trees, shrubs, and aquatic plants. It gained significant public recognition as a primary filming location for the K-drama 'Crash Landing on You.' The grounds are divided into distinct thematic zones, including a lotus pond, a pampas grass field, and a Metasequoia forest trail. The arboretum specializes in moisture-loving plants and utilizes natural marshlands for its garden design. Visitors navigate via designated walking paths that connect the various plant displays and installation art pieces. The site maintains a focus on seasonal vegetation, with specific areas curated for late summer and autumn blooms.
The Metasequoia path and the pampas grass field during golden hour.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the terrain can be uneven or muddy near the lotus ponds.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the arboretum's wetland environment attracts significant insect activity during warmer months.
Visit during the weekday mornings to avoid crowds often associated with K-drama tourism.
Do not attempt to touch or harvest any of the aquatic plants in the ponds.
Open year-round, but specific sections like the lotus pond are only seasonally vibrant; check for potential closures during extreme weather conditions.
Do not step into flower beds or off-path areas to preserve the delicate root systems of the aquatic plants.
