The arboretum is built on reclaimed land, significantly altering the local ecosystem from tidal mudflats to a controlled botanical environment.
The name 'Badahyanggi' translates to 'Scent of the Sea', reflecting the park's primary focus on coastal vegetation.
It maintains a specialized climate-controlled greenhouse specifically for tropical and subtropical plants that cannot survive the harsh winters of the Gyeonggi region.
The park features a unique 'labyrinth' garden designed with hedges, which is a popular navigational feature for visitors.
Much of the interior planting focuses on halophytes, which are plants specifically evolved to grow in high-salinity environments.
Badahyanggi Arboretum is a coastal botanical garden located on Daebudo Island, featuring a collection of plants adapted to the salty sea breeze and sandy soil. The park is divided into several themed sections, including a salt-tolerant plant greenhouse and a forest exploration trail. It is managed by Gyeonggi-do province to promote the conservation of coastal flora and ecological research. Visitors can explore various boardwalks that navigate through wetlands and coastal scrublands. The arboretum serves as an educational space highlighting the biodiversity of the West Sea region. The facility includes specialized gardens dedicated to medicinal herbs and native wildflowers. It is designed to be accessible, offering relatively flat paths throughout its landscaped grounds.
The elevated observation deck overlooking the greenhouse and the surrounding salt-tolerant plant clusters.
Apply sun protection thoroughly, as many parts of the arboretum lack dense canopy cover.
Bring insect repellent during the summer months, as the proximity to wetlands increases mosquito activity.
Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for sandy or unpaved trail sections.
Do not attempt to walk on the surrounding tidal mudflats outside the park boundaries, as they can be hazardous and are not maintained by the arboretum.
Closed on Mondays and the day following public holidays; closed on January 1st, Lunar New Year, and Chuseok.
Refrain from picking flowers or collecting plant specimens; stay on marked paths to protect the coastal soil.
