The garden was established and maintained by a single family over several decades to transform a bare mountain slope into a flower park.
It is considered the largest single-site moss phlox plantation in South Korea.
The flower species, Phlox subulata, is chosen for its resilience and ability to form dense, low-growing mats that effectively cover the terrain.
The peak bloom is highly sensitive to annual temperature fluctuations and usually occurs over a short two-week window in April.
Kkotjandi Dongsan, or Moss Phlox Hill, is a private garden in Jinan-gun renowned for its extensive cultivation of moss phlox (shibazakura) covering approximately 165,000 square meters of hillside. The landscape transforms into a dense pink and purple carpet during the peak flowering season in mid-spring. The park features a designated walking trail that winds through the terraced slopes, allowing visitors to view the flowers from multiple elevations. It is a family-run site that has been developed over decades to showcase various color palettes of the creeping phlox species. The terrain is hilly and requires walking on inclined dirt or gravel paths to reach the upper viewing points.
The highest observation deck at the peak of the trail provides a wide-angle view of the pink-blanketed slopes.
Wear athletic shoes with good traction, as the paths are inclined and can be slippery if damp.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the hillside offers very little natural shade.
Check local bloom forecasts on the official website before traveling, as the prime window changes annually based on spring temperatures.
Do not visit outside of the April bloom season, as the garden lacks year-round ornamental appeal and may appear as bare earth.
The garden is only open to the public during the annual moss phlox blooming season in spring and is closed for the remainder of the year.
Stay strictly on the marked trails to avoid trampling the moss phlox colonies.
