Geumgang Botanical Garden
금강식물원
About
A quiet botanical garden of old trees, stone-step paths, a waterfall area and mountain views in Busan.
Stone steps climb beneath large old trees at Geumgang Botanical Garden, making the walk feel shaded and quiet even before you reach the waterfall area. On a clear day, the mountain views are part of the appeal; this is a place for a slow circuit and a bit of fresh air, not a polished display garden. Locals come for walks, and the grounds have a vintage, lightly worn feel. There is no food to order. Follow the stone paths through the trees and make your way to the waterfall area; the small greenhouse is sometimes closed, so do not plan the visit around it. Summer and autumn are the strongest seasons for scenery, while winter offers less to see. The garden’s low entry fee is ₩1,000 for adults and ₩500 for children, paid at an unmanned ticket machine. Take bus 203 to the 식물원 stop, or park at Geumgang Park public lot and allow about ten minutes to walk to the garden; there is no parking at the entrance. Hours are unclear: one blog lists 08:00–17:00 daily, but the catalog lists every day as closed, so check before setting out. Expect older facilities, including pit toilets without flush toilets, and little English information. It suits walkers who value trees and quiet over manicured grounds, but visitors needing clear signs or modern amenities may find it frustrating.
Menu
- 대인₩1,000
- 소인₩500
Local tips
- Check opening hours before you go — the listed schedules conflict.
- Take bus 203 to the 식물원 stop.
- Allow about ten minutes to walk from Geumgang Park public lot; the garden has no parking.
- Bring cash or a payment card for the unmanned ticket machine, and expect to pay ₩1,000 for adults or ₩500 for children.
- Visit in summer or autumn, and treat the greenhouse as a possible extra rather than the main attraction.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed