One forest, two very different visits
Daegaya Arboretum in Goryeong offers two ways of experiencing a forest. By day, explore planted gardens and woodland at a relaxed pace. After dark, a separate attraction called the “Daegaya Forest of Light” brings illuminated displays and media art to the grounds. Do not assume that the daytime hours or admission terms apply to the nighttime attraction.
A garden renewed in 2026
Goryeong County officially announced a maintenance closure from 1 July to 11 September 2026. A county announcement reported on 11 September then said the arboretum would reopen on 12 September, with landscaped beds inspired by Daegaya artifacts. Older notices about the summer closure should not be mistaken for a permanent shutdown, but reopening in September does not guarantee access on every future date.
The forest after sunset
The Forest of Light features themed illuminations evoking the sea, deserts and polar regions, alongside media art. The guided nighttime forest walks advertised for Saturdays from 3 to 24 October 2026 were a limited program that has already ended. They should not be confused with ongoing ticket availability.
Before you set out
Search for “대가야수목원” or 46 Seongsan-ro, Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun. A secondary listing citing Korea Tourism Organization data as of 6 October 2026 gives daytime hours of 09:00–18:00 from March through October and 09:00–17:00 from November through February. These are historical listing details, not a live guarantee. Verify the exact date, closures, separate night opening hours, admission charges and reservations with the operator at 054-950-6576.