Built on the last major undeveloped site in Seoul, Seoul Botanic Park spans an area equivalent to 70 soccer fields, blending a botanical garden with a public park. The site is divided into four themed zones, and its striking dish-shaped greenhouse showcases native plants from 12 cities across tropical and Mediterranean climates. It's a lush urban escape offering both scientific discovery and peaceful relaxation.
마곡 지구에 조성된 서울식물원은 축구장 70개 크기의 광활한 부지에 식물원과 공원이 어우러진 '보타닉 공원'입니다. 열린숲, 호수원, 습지원, 주제원 네 구역으로 나뉘어 있으며, 오목한 접시 모양의 독특한 전시온실에서는 세계 12개 도시의 열대 및 지중해 식물을 만나볼 수 있습니다. 도심 속에서 자연과 휴식을 동시에 즐길 수 있는 매력적인 녹색 공간입니다.
Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization
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