The Garden of Morning Calm — Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. Nearest rail station: Cheongpyeong (6.6 km, Gyeongchun Line). 6 trains from Seoul today. 6 bus stops within 1.5 km. Official data, rebuilt 2026-09-21.
About
The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | 08:30-19:00 ※Winter season (December-March) 10:00-21:00 |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-1544-6703 |
| Website | www.morningcalm.co.kr |
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Cheongpyeong station
Cheongpyeong (Gyeongchun Line) is 6.6 km from The Garden of Morning Calm.
Trains from Seoul to Cheongpyeong on 2026-09-22 (6)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:48 | Yongsan | 13:40 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 13:06 | Cheongnyangni | 13:40 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩4,500 |
| 15:59 | Yongsan | 16:49 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 16:15 | Cheongnyangni | 16:49 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩4,500 |
| 20:32 | Yongsan | 21:25 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 20:49 | Cheongnyangni | 21:25 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩4,500 |
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Distance | Stop ID |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum, Bus Terminal 수목원.종점 | 63 m | 239000749 |
| Dumesangol 두메산골 | 137 m | 239000793 |
| Domesangol 두메산골 | 145 m | 239000792 |
| Sagimak 사기막 | 452 m | 239000811 |
| Sagimak 사기막 | 468 m | 239000810 |
| Arboretum, Pension Complex 수목원입구.펜션촌 | 700 m | 239000747 |
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = The Garden of Morning Calm · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
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FAQ
How do I get to The Garden of Morning Calm from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Cheongpyeong (6.6 km away, Gyeongchun Line). 6 trains run from Seoul to Cheongpyeong today, from 12:48 — see the timetable above. The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Arboretum, Bus Terminal, Dumesangol, Domesangol (live arrivals in the box above; the stop ID also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are The Garden of Morning Calm’s opening hours?
08:30-19:00
※Winter season (December-March) 10:00-21:00 Closed: N/A (Open all year round). (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-09-21.)
Is The Garden of Morning Calm open today?
Closed days on record: N/A (Open all year round). Today is Monday.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 264212, modified 20251023) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-09-21.