- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Wando Arboretum
A public arboretum preserving the warm-temperate forest ecology of Wando, at 156 Chopyeong 1-gil, Gunoe-myeon, Wando-gun. Visitor hours, ticket closing times, admission and parking charges vary; plan your visit using the operator's guide.
- Address
- 156 Chopyeong 1-gil, Gunoe-myeon, Wando-gun, 59105 (완도군 군외면 초평1길 156)
- Nearby transit
- No railway station at the arboretum. The operator lists bus approaches via Gwangju or Mokpo toward Wando's Wondong area; the final transfer from Wondong to the arboretum is not specified and must be confirmed separately.
- Hours
- March–October 09:00–18:00, tickets until 17:00; November–February 09:00–17:00, tickets until 16:00. Closed the first Monday of each month (substituted by the next non-holiday if that Monday is a designated public holiday). Individual admission: adults KRW 2,000, youth KRW 1,500, children aged 7–12 KRW 1,000. Certain visitors, including ages six and under or 65+, enter free with suitable proof. Car parking KRW 3,000, compact-car parking KRW 1,500, or use a free lot about 300 m from the gate. Tel. 061-552-1544.

On October 29, 2026, the official visitor and directions pages were checked to fill in the exact address, seasonal hours, admission prices and parking. Reconfirm short-term closures and any activity booking before travelling.
Why go
Discover Korea's southern coastal forests. Winter closing is earlier: the grounds close at 17:00 from November through February and ticket sales end at 16:00.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.