Garden of Morning Calm, Botanical garden in Gapyeong, South Korea
The Garden of Morning Calm is a botanical garden in Gapyeong featuring 22 themed sections, each showcasing different plant groups and landscape styles. The property holds thousands of plant species carefully arranged throughout the grounds.
A professor from Sahmyook University purchased barren stone land in 1994 and began transforming it into the garden that opened in 1996. Since its establishment, the collection of native Korean plants has continued to expand.
The name refers to Korea's historical title as the Land of Morning Calm, reflecting traditional Korean design principles throughout the space. Visitors experience these principles in how plants are arranged and how each section is laid out.
The garden is divided into walkable sections, each offering different blooming periods throughout the year. Plan your visit based on the season you prefer, as spring brings cherry blossoms, summer displays hydrangeas, autumn shows chrysanthemums, and winter features light installations.
The property includes the Millennium Juniper, a tree over one thousand years old that stands among the living collections. This ancient specimen represents a connection between Korea's deep natural heritage and contemporary garden design.
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