The arboretum is built on a site formerly used as a landfill, rehabilitated into a major metropolitan ecological park.
It features a tropical botanical garden that maintains specialized climates for non-native plant species.
The park is home to a dedicated rock garden showcasing diverse geological and botanical displays.
It is strategically located within the central green belt of the Daejeon government complex area.
The arboretum serves as a critical habitat corridor within the urban landscape for local avian species.
Hanbat Arboretum is the largest artificial arboretum in South Korea, situated within the Dunsan Science Town district of Daejeon. The park is divided into two primary sections, the West Garden and the East Garden, separated by the Expo Science Park. It functions as an urban green space focused on the conservation of native plant species and ecological education. The grounds feature a tropical botanical garden, an herb garden, and a dedicated children's play area. Visitors can explore extensive flower beds, a lotus pond, and forested walking paths designed for passive recreation. The park utilizes a reclaimed landfill site, serving as a successful example of urban ecological restoration.
The central observation deck overlooking the lotus pond in the East Garden.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the combined West and East gardens cover a significant amount of ground.
Carry personal hydration, especially during peak summer months, as shade can be limited in certain open garden areas.
Use the interconnected pedestrian bridges if you intend to visit both the East and West gardens during a single trip.
Do not attempt to walk between the two main gardens via the surrounding high-traffic roads; use the provided pedestrian crossing points.
The East Garden and the West Garden have different closure days, typically rotating between Mondays and Tuesdays respectively.
Stay on marked trails to protect planting beds and keep noise levels low to respect other visitors.
