[Gyeonggi-do] Semiwon (세미원)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Semiwon (세미원)’.
💡 Overview
Semiwon is a botanical garden solely focused on lotus flowers. The garden houses the world’s only museum dedicated to showcasing lotus flowers in daily living, cooking, and writing. The 180,000 square-meter park consists of ponds through which water is filtered and purified before flowing back into the Hangang River. The park is most beautiful in summer when the lotus blossoms are in full bloom but is also decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year. Additional facilities at Semiwon include the Environment Learning Center, Experience Center, and exhibition areas.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 93, Yangsu-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Zipcode: 12584) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-31-775-1835 |
| 🌐 Website | www.semiwon.or.kr |
| Operating Hours | [Lotus Culture Festival Period] 09:00-20:00 [June-October] 09:00-20:00 [November-April] 09:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays) * Last admission 30 min before closing |
| Day Off | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Small vehicles: Yangseo Culture & Sports Park Parking Lot Large vehicles: Yangseo Library Parking Lot |
| Experience Age | Varies by program |
| Experience Guide | [Lotus Flower Culture Experience Classroom] Making lotus leaf tea, making organic soap, making a necklace, making a fan, natural dyeing experience, etc. [Wood Craft Classroom] Making a pencil holder, making a pencil case, making a necklace, etc. |
| Capacity | Varies by program |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-775-1835 |
📝 Additional Information
[Parking Fees]
Free
[Admission Fees]
Adults 5,000 won / Children & senior citizens 3,000 won
* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 6-18) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger)
[Available Facilities]
Gardens, museum, cafe
[Restrooms]
Available
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

📍 Nearby Attractions
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리) 🔗Distance: 985m | 145 Dumulmeori-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization