The arboretum was constructed by burying 1.5 million tons of domestic waste and covering it with topsoil to reclaim the land.
It is divided into 21 distinct botanical sections, including a specialized collection of rare plants native to the Korean peninsula.
The park contains a wood-crafting experience center where visitors can utilize fallen trees from the arboretum for DIY projects.
The site operates a 'Green Library' focused on environmental and botanical literature.
It includes a cactus greenhouse that maintains specific climate controls to support species not native to the local temperate climate.
Daegu Arboretum is a botanical garden built on a former landfill site that operated from 1987 to 1996. The site was reclaimed and transformed into an ecological space to improve local environmental conditions. It features specialized zones including wild plant gardens, medicinal plant beds, and cactus greenhouses. The park houses over 1,750 plant species, significantly contributing to urban biodiversity. It serves as an educational center for ecological studies and research. The terrain includes walking paths winding through forested areas and ponds. Various seasonal flower festivals and exhibitions are hosted on the grounds throughout the year. The park is managed directly by the Daegu Metropolitan City government.
The central fountain area surrounded by the seasonal flower garden.
Bring a portable water bottle as there are limited food and drink vendors inside the park boundaries.
Follow the designated walking paths strictly to protect the managed ecological zones and soil integrity.
Visit the cactus greenhouse early in your tour to avoid the midday heat buildup inside the glass structure.
Do not attempt to walk off-path into the forested slopes, as the terrain is prone to erosion and is restricted for environmental conservation.
Open year-round; however, specific greenhouse sections may occasionally close for maintenance or plant rotation.
No smoking, no pets, no littering, and no picking of flowers or plant specimens.
