The Dream Bridge consists of 140,000 recycled plastic containers painted by children from around the world.
Charles Jencks designed the 'Lake Garden' to mimic the topography of Suncheon, featuring mounds representing the city's surrounding mountains.
The park was created to serve as an ecological buffer zone to prevent urban encroachment into the Suncheon Bay tidal flats.
It holds the distinction of being the site of the 2013 and 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo.
The garden contains a designated Dutch-style area complete with windmills and tulips that bloom extensively in spring.
Suncheon Bay National Garden is South Korea's first official national garden, established to protect the adjacent Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve. The grounds feature distinct zones representing international landscape styles, including gardens designed by world-renowned landscape architects like Charles Jencks. The park layout incorporates the Dongcheon River, which flows through the center, effectively dividing the grounds into the main garden area and the Suncheon Bay Wetland area. Visitors can traverse the park via the SkyCube, a small, automated personal rapid transit system that connects the garden to the wetland observatory. The site spans over 92 hectares and includes permanent themed gardens such as the Dream Bridge and the WWT Wetland Center. It serves as a conservation hub and a center for ecological research, highlighting biodiversity through its diverse plant collections. The garden hosts major horticultural exhibitions and international gardening expos periodically.
The elevated viewing mound in the Lake Garden provides a panoramic view of the uniquely contoured landscape.
Bring an umbrella or a wide-brimmed hat as many sections of the garden offer minimal natural shade.
Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, as the park grounds cover a significant area and require extensive walking.
Consider starting at the main garden and using the SkyCube shuttle to reach the Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve to save time.
Do not attempt to see the entire garden and the Suncheon Bay Wetland on foot in one day without utilizing the shuttle services.
Closed occasionally for maintenance; check official local notices for potential closures during extreme weather events or post-festival cleanup.
Walking on grass in restricted or landscaped areas is prohibited; respect designated walking paths to protect the horticultural installations.
