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The glass cactus greenhouse, landscaped beds and lawn inside Gimcheon Eco Park
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Gimcheon Eco Park

김천 친환경생태공원

A free family ecology stop beside the Jikjisa route with a cactus greenhouse, lawn and 573-metre walk; the official page lists 09:00–18:00, viewing to 17:30, Monday closure with Tuesday substitution after a Monday holiday, and closure the day after major holidays. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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    RegionGimcheon · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search김천 친환경생태공원 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 118-50
    Current closuresMonday; Tuesday after a Monday public holiday; day after major holidays
    Current free admissionFree admission listed on the current official page
    Official address and contact118-50 Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon · 054-421-1636
    Facility boundaryGreenhouse, outdoor trail, lawn, ecological features and any programme can close independently for care, weather or maintenance
    Nature boundaryDo not touch, feed, collect or cross barriers around plants, insects, water, planted beds or conservation work
    Parking and mobilityParking is listed; greenhouse thresholds, outdoor grade, trail surface, accessible toilet and complete step-free loop require confirmation
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real glass cactus greenhouse, lawn, landscaped beds and large outdoor cactus sculptures at Gimcheon Eco Park

    It does not prove today's open greenhouse, healthy or flowering specimen, dry trail, running programme, low heat, open complete loop, accessible complete route, toilet operation or parking vacancy.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Use the closure substitution rule

      The official page lists 09:00–18:00 with viewing to 17:30, Monday closure, Tuesday closure after a Monday public holiday and closure the day after major holidays.

    2. 02
      Separate greenhouse and outdoor conditions

      The cactus greenhouse, 573-metre trail, lawn and planted areas can have different maintenance, temperature, weather and surface controls. Follow barriers and never collect or touch plants.

    3. 03
      Keep each Jikjisa attraction's clock

      Eco Park, the City Museum, Saimyeong Daesa Park and Jikjisa are separate facilities. Leave before 17:30 if you need indoor viewing and calculate the walk and final transport.

    MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

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    01Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Jikjisa Temple

    An active Hwangaksan temple with a long precinct, stone pagodas and separately controlled worship, museum, templestay and mountain-route components; the current visitor record lists 07:00–18:00 and year-round opening, but ceremonies, halls, programmes, trails and weather remain live controls.

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    02Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Gimcheon City Museum

    A regional history museum in the Saimyeong Daesa Park and Jikjisa district; the current official baseline is 09:00–18:00 with ticketing ending 17:30, Monday and named-holiday closures, while exhibition access, admission category, parking and the return journey still require a same-day check.

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    03Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Gimcheon Pyeonghwa Market

    A covered traditional market near Gimcheon Station for produce, prepared food, clothing and everyday goods; the current record publishes no dependable market-wide clock or closure, so every merchant's attendance, origin, unit, price, ingredients, card acceptance and return terms must be checked at the stall.

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    04Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Gimcheon Riverside Sculpture Park

    An outdoor sculpture and walking park beside Jikjicheon, listed continuously open and year-round; river level, flood cleanup, summer heat, ice, night visibility, maintenance and event occupation can still close or reshape the practical route.

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    05Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Chupungnyeong Theme Park

    An outdoor family adventure complex beside the historic Chupungnyeong rest area; the current official page lists the main centre 09:30–18:00 and activities mostly 09:50–17:20 or 17:30, with separate tickets, age or body limits, card-only payment and weather or inspection interruptions.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is the Eco Park currently free?

    Yes, the current official page lists free admission, but closures and individual programme terms still apply.

    If Monday is a holiday, is Tuesday open?

    No. The official rule lists Monday open and Tuesday closed in that case.

    Are the operating details for Gimcheon Eco Park live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Gimcheon Eco Park

    A free family ecology stop beside the Jikjisa route with a cactus greenhouse, lawn and 573-metre walk; the official page lists 09:00–18:00, viewing to 17:30, Monday closure with Tuesday substitution after a Monday holiday, and closure the day after major holidays. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Gimcheon Eco Park

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A free family ecology stop beside the Jikjisa route with a cactus greenhouse, lawn and 573-metre walk; the official page lists 09:00–18:00, viewing to 17:30, Monday closure with Tuesday substitution after a Monday holiday, and closure the day after major holidays. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGimcheon · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search김천 친환경생태공원 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 118-50
    Current visitor hours09:00–18:00 · viewing ends 17:30
    Current closuresMonday; Tuesday after a Monday public holiday; day after major holidays
    Current free admissionFree admission listed on the current official page
    Official address and contact118-50 Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon · 054-421-1636
    Facility boundaryGreenhouse, outdoor trail, lawn, ecological features and any programme can close independently for care, weather or maintenance
    Nature boundaryDo not touch, feed, collect or cross barriers around plants, insects, water, planted beds or conservation work
    Parking and mobilityParking is listed; greenhouse thresholds, outdoor grade, trail surface, accessible toilet and complete step-free loop require confirmation
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real glass cactus greenhouse, lawn, landscaped beds and large outdoor cactus sculptures at Gimcheon Eco ParkIt does not prove today's open greenhouse, healthy or flowering specimen, dry trail, running programme, low heat, open complete loop, accessible complete route, toilet operation or parking vacancy.
    Current official guideGimcheon Facilities Management Corporation · Eco Park current visitor guideChecked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Use the closure substitution rule

      The official page lists 09:00–18:00 with viewing to 17:30, Monday closure, Tuesday closure after a Monday public holiday and closure the day after major holidays.

    2. 02
      Inside the grounds

      Separate greenhouse and outdoor conditions

      The cactus greenhouse, 573-metre trail, lawn and planted areas can have different maintenance, temperature, weather and surface controls. Follow barriers and never collect or touch plants.

    3. 03
      Before another district stop

      Keep each Jikjisa attraction's clock

      Eco Park, the City Museum, Saimyeong Daesa Park and Jikjisa are separate facilities. Leave before 17:30 if you need indoor viewing and calculate the walk and final transport.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Arrive before 17:30 for greenhouse viewing.
    • Pair the park with the nearby museum only after checking both closure calendars.
    • Do not touch cacti or cross planting barriers for photographs.
    • Search “김천 친환경생태공원 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 118-50” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Recheck weather, trail or garden closures, last entry and seasonal conditions before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

    Jikjisa Temple

    An active Hwangaksan temple with a long precinct, stone pagodas and separately controlled worship, museum, templestay and mountain-route components; the current visitor record lists 07:00–18:00 and year-round opening, but ceremonies, halls, programmes, trails and weather remain live controls.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Gimcheon City Museum

    A regional history museum in the Saimyeong Daesa Park and Jikjisa district; the current official baseline is 09:00–18:00 with ticketing ending 17:30, Monday and named-holiday closures, while exhibition access, admission category, parking and the return journey still require a same-day check.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Gimcheon Pyeonghwa Market

    A covered traditional market near Gimcheon Station for produce, prepared food, clothing and everyday goods; the current record publishes no dependable market-wide clock or closure, so every merchant's attendance, origin, unit, price, ingredients, card acceptance and return terms must be checked at the stall.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Gimcheon Riverside Sculpture Park

    An outdoor sculpture and walking park beside Jikjicheon, listed continuously open and year-round; river level, flood cleanup, summer heat, ice, night visibility, maintenance and event occupation can still close or reshape the practical route.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Chupungnyeong Theme Park

    An outdoor family adventure complex beside the historic Chupungnyeong rest area; the current official page lists the main centre 09:30–18:00 and activities mostly 09:50–17:20 or 17:30, with separate tickets, age or body limits, card-only payment and weather or inspection interruptions.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is the Eco Park currently free?

    Yes, the current official page lists free admission, but closures and individual programme terms still apply.

    If Monday is a holiday, is Tuesday open?

    No. The official rule lists Monday open and Tuesday closed in that case.

    Are the operating details for Gimcheon Eco Park live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Gimcheon Eco Park · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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