Pureun Arboretum Explained

Pureun Arboretum
Native Name:푸른수목원
Type:Arboretum
Location:Guro, Seoul, South Korea
Area:103,354 square meters
Opened:2013
Hangul:푸른
Hanja:푸른
Rr:Pureun sumogwon
Mr:P'urŭn sumogwŏn

The Pureun Arboretum is located at 43 Hang-dong, Guro-gu.[1] It is the first arboretum in Seoul that opened in 2013.[2]

It focuses on exhibits, experiences and education. There are over 2,100 different kinds of plants and 25 theme parks on 103,000 m2, and education programs are also underway. It includes Herb garden, Rock garden, British garden, French garden and Maze Garden. It opens from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

And you can also walk along the Hang-dong Railroad Track near the arboretum. The Pureun Arboretum and Hang-dong Railroad Track is one of the Nine Scenic Views of Guro(구로구경:九老九景).

Notes and References

  1. http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=201302142237175&code=950201 서울광장 8배 '푸른수목원' 구로구에 5월 개장
  2. http://www.sisunnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=64629 서울시 최초 시립수목원 '푸른수목원'