Exploring the Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Although spring has arrived, winter continues to linger with its cold days. Visiting indoor attractions is a great way to spend time during this chilly season.
In winter, it's rare to see flowers outdoors, but the Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden, with its indoor greenhouse, offers a chance to encounter beautiful flowers, lush greenery, and exquisite plants, making it a popular winter destination.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
To reach the garden, follow National Route 21 in Boryeong, then take a turn towards Chungseo-ro. As you head towards Hongseong in Ju-po-myeon, you'll find a junction where you can turn right to enter the botanical garden.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
The garden features a spacious parking area where you can leave your car. Once inside, you will notice the temperature rising in the greenhouse. There is a guestbook on the right and a brochure available for reference.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
The Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden focuses on agriculture and rural themes, contributing to emotional development through horticultural therapy and healing agriculture. It also supports climate change responses and provides a natural learning space and green experience classrooms.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
The garden spans 790 square meters of greenhouse space, showcasing over 300 species of subtropical crops, temperate plants, and native flora. It is open for viewing from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed every Monday and on public holidays, with additional closures as determined by the Boryeong Agricultural Technology Center.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Admission is free and visitors can explore at their leisure. Group visits require prior reservation, and children and seniors must be accompanied by a guardian.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Safety precautions are important here; leaning against or jumping from the deck railings is prohibited. Basic rules also forbid unauthorized plant collection and damage. There are no restrooms in the garden, but facilities are available at the main building of the Agricultural Technology Center.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Inside, you can see the white blossoms of Australian plum trees and blooming Kalanchoe, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Upon entering, the first area features flowering trees like Hamsohwa, Manbyeongcho, and Cheonrihyang. Continuing counter-clockwise, you will reach the subtropical plant zone, where you can experience the exotic ambiance created by plants like the date palm and areca palm.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
A small pond lies further in, where goldfish and carp swim peacefully, harmonizing beautifully with the surrounding plants.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Proceeding onward, you'll find the temperate plant zone featuring plants like the Pandeogum tree, croton, and clock plant, all thriving in mild climates.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
There is also a deck path overhead, where you can admire the vibrant bougainvillea and enjoy a panoramic view of the botanical garden and its tropical plants.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
As you explore further, you will encounter a variety of cacti, including Dae Bong Long and Echinocactus, evoking a desert-like atmosphere.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Next to the cacti, there is a crab-shaped sculpture, a fun photo zone where you can capture memories with friends.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
The garden showcases subtropical fruits such as bananas, papayas, and citrus fruits, adding to the exotic experience.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
In addition to the greenhouse, there is also an outdoor rose garden that blooms beautifully from spring to fall. Although it is winter now, we look forward to returning in spring to see the lovely roses.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
Visiting the Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden allows you to enjoy beautiful flowers and trees even in winter. It offers a chance to appreciate the value and beauty of plant resources in our daily lives, providing a healing experience.
▲ Boryeong Natural Learning Botanical Garden
After your visit, consider exploring nearby attractions like Boryeong Hyanggyo and Boryeong Fortress, which also have free admission and parking.
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