The entire garden is encircled by a unique, elevated roofed walkway that shields visitors from sun and rain.
Several traditional hanok houses were dismantled in other parts of Korea and meticulously reassembled on the island to preserve them.
The garden is located on Jukdo, which was originally a separate island before the construction of the Nampo seawall connected it to the mainland.
The site operates as a non-profit foundation aimed at cultural preservation rather than commercial tourism.
It is intentionally designed to follow the natural contours of the island's coastline rather than flattening the terrain.
The name 'Sanghwawon' translates roughly to 'a place where people harmonize and live together'.
Sanghwawon is a private Korean-style garden located on Jukdo Island in Boryeong, connected to the mainland by a causeway. The garden features a continuous 2-kilometer-long roofed corridor, the longest of its kind in Korea, which allows visitors to walk around the entire island sheltered from the elements. The site preserves traditional Korean architecture, including relocated and restored hanok (traditional houses), stone walls, and wooden structures. Its landscape design integrates natural seaside rock formations with manicured gardens and native plant species. The garden maintains a strict focus on preserving the harmony between man-made structures and the surrounding coastal environment. It functions as a cultural retreat rather than a standard municipal park.
The elevated roofed walkway as it frames the surrounding West Sea and shoreline rock formations.
Follow the continuous roofed path to ensure you cover the entire island landscape.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the path involves inclines and uneven stone sections.
Bring water as there are limited facilities once you are deep within the garden trail.
Do not attempt to explore the perimeter outside the designated roofed walkway, as the coastal cliffs are steep and rocky.
Typically open only on weekends and public holidays; closed throughout the winter months.
Maintain a quiet tone to preserve the contemplative atmosphere; do not climb on stone walls or touch delicate architectural elements.
