A free high-elevation arboretum with 26 themed garden areas and remote mountain access; the current baseline is 10:00–17:00 March–October or 10:00–16:00 November–February with entry ending 30 minutes earlier, plus January 1 and Seollal or Chuseok-day closure. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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Current closuresJanuary 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok day
Weather, forestry and maintenance notices can add temporary closures.
Current admission and parkingFree
Free entry does not guarantee road, lot, trail, greenhouse, guide or programme availability.
Exact destination647 Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, PohangMountain-road boundaryRemote average elevation around 650 metres
Check fuel, brakes, fog, snow, ice and the return road; a clear coast does not prove clear arboretum access.
Route boundary26 themed areas plus separate forest and ecology paths
Choose a short named circuit and turnaround rather than assuming the entire 2,926-hectare estate is a visitor walk.
Plant boundaryStay on open paths and do not collect or touch protected specimens
Flowers, foliage and visibility change by season and weather.
Photo scopeThe reviewed hero is a real autumn view across a landscaped pond, fountains, trees and mountain garden at Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum
It does not prove today's foliage, running fountain, dry road, open trail, available greenhouse, clear sea view, complete step-free route, staffed guide or parking vacancy.
Checked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
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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01
Use the warm-season garden window
The current record ends admission 30 minutes before closing. A remote arrival at the cutoff is not enough for the large high-elevation grounds.
02
Use the shorter winter window
Snow, ice, fog and mountain-road conditions can still restrict access or individual trails even when the calendar says open.
03
Check component and weather status
The 26 garden areas, exhibition spaces, ecology trails and viewpoints do not share one surface, slope or maintenance condition. January 1 and Seollal or Chuseok day are listed closed.
No. The current record lists 10:00–17:00 from March through October and 10:00–16:00 from November through February, with entry ending 30 minutes earlier.
Does a clear day at Yeongildae mean the arboretum road is clear?
No. The arboretum sits around 650 metres above sea level on a remote mountain route, where fog, snow, ice and temperature can differ sharply from the coast.
Are the operating details for Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum 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.
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A free high-elevation arboretum with 26 themed garden areas and remote mountain access; the current baseline is 10:00–17:00 March–October or 10:00–16:00 November–February with entry ending 30 minutes earlier, plus January 1 and Seollal or Chuseok-day closure. 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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A free high-elevation arboretum with 26 themed garden areas and remote mountain access; the current baseline is 10:00–17:00 March–October or 10:00–16:00 November–February with entry ending 30 minutes earlier, plus January 1 and Seollal or Chuseok-day closure. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
January 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok dayWeather, forestry and maintenance notices can add temporary closures.
Current admission and parking
FreeFree entry does not guarantee road, lot, trail, greenhouse, guide or programme availability.
Exact destination
647 Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang
Mountain-road boundary
Remote average elevation around 650 metresCheck fuel, brakes, fog, snow, ice and the return road; a clear coast does not prove clear arboretum access.
Route boundary
26 themed areas plus separate forest and ecology pathsChoose a short named circuit and turnaround rather than assuming the entire 2,926-hectare estate is a visitor walk.
Plant boundary
Stay on open paths and do not collect or touch protected specimensFlowers, foliage and visibility change by season and weather.
Photo scope
The reviewed hero is a real autumn view across a landscaped pond, fountains, trees and mountain garden at Gyeongsangbuk-do ArboretumIt does not prove today's foliage, running fountain, dry road, open trail, available greenhouse, clear sea view, complete step-free route, staffed guide or parking vacancy.
Audited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
Mobility check
Trail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.
Approved current facts
Transit
Korean map search · 경상북도수목원 경상북도 포항시 북구 죽장면 수목원로 647Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Opening hours
Mar–Oct 10:00–17:00 · Nov–Feb 10:00–16:00
Entry ends 30 minutes before closing.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Closure or relocation
January 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok day
Weather, forestry and maintenance notices can add temporary closures.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Admission & prices
Free
Free entry does not guarantee road, lot, trail, greenhouse, guide or programme availability.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Official links
VISITKOREA · Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
3. Visit flow
01
March–October · 10:00–17:00
Use the warm-season garden window
The current record ends admission 30 minutes before closing. A remote arrival at the cutoff is not enough for the large high-elevation grounds.
02
November–February · 10:00–16:00
Use the shorter winter window
Snow, ice, fog and mountain-road conditions can still restrict access or individual trails even when the calendar says open.
03
Before a named garden or forest path
Check component and weather status
The 26 garden areas, exhibition spaces, ecology trails and viewpoints do not share one surface, slope or maintenance condition. January 1 and Seollal or Chuseok day are listed closed.
4. Traveler tips
Check the arboretum weather and mountain road separately from coastal Pohang before starting the remote drive.
Arrive well before the 30-minute admission cutoff and choose one named garden circuit that fits daylight and mobility.
Carry water and a warm layer because the high site can be cooler, foggier and less serviced than central Pohang.
Search “경상북도수목원 경상북도 포항시 북구 죽장면 수목원로 647” 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.
No. The current record lists 10:00–17:00 from March through October and 10:00–16:00 from November through February, with entry ending 30 minutes earlier.
Does a clear day at Yeongildae mean the arboretum road is clear?
No. The arboretum sits around 650 metres above sea level on a remote mountain route, where fog, snow, ice and temperature can differ sharply from the coast.
Are the operating details for Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum 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.
