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The immense branching crown of Hyeonpung's five-century zelkova tree lit by low afternoon sun
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Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park

현풍 500년 느티나무 테마공원

A small story-led rest-area park built around a five-century zelkova tree, with wish ribbons, an evening LED display, foot-pressure path, footbath and Nakdong River viewpoint; it sits at the Hyeonpung service area rather than a town park, so use the correct motorway direction, confirm facility operation and never stop outside the designated parking area. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionDalseong-gun · Daegu
    Korean map search현풍 500년 느티나무 테마공원
    Direction boundaryHyeonpung service area - Hyeonpung-bound side

    Do not route to a nearby local road or opposite-direction service area and attempt an unsafe crossing.

    Tree boundaryProtect the old zelkova and remain on the signed visitor surface

    Do not climb, attach an unapproved object, compact roots or enter maintenance space.

    Experience boundaryWish ribbons, foot-pressure path, footbath and lighting require current operation

    An old visitor listing is not proof that equipment, materials or evening lighting is working today.

    Service-area boundaryFood, shops, toilets and charging keep operator-specific hours

    Check the motorway operator or tenant for the service that matters.

    Published contact053-614-2436

    Use it to confirm access direction and facilities before making this more than a brief rest stop.

    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the immense real branching crown of the five-century zelkova in low afternoon light

    It does not prove today's lighting, footbath, wish-ribbon supply or shop operation.

    Map pinApproximate catalogue centre

    Use a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking 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
      Choose the Hyeonpung-bound service area

      The park is inside the Hyeonpung service area on the southbound Hyeonpung direction, not an ordinary town park reachable safely from any road direction.

    2. 02
      Use only designated service-area access

      Park in the marked area and walk through the service area. Never stop on the motorway shoulder or cross carriageways to reach the tree.

    3. 03
      Treat listed experiences as live-status features

      The tree and public rest area may be accessible while footbath, lighting, wish ribbons, shops or the viewing deck are unavailable.

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    Can I reach the zelkova park from either motorway direction?

    Do not assume so. It is tied to the Hyeonpung-bound service area; use a legal interchange and designated parking, never a shoulder or carriageway crossing.

    Are the footbath and LED display always operating?

    No. Those are facility-specific features and require current onsite or operator confirmation.

    Are the operating details for Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 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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    About Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park

    A small story-led rest-area park built around a five-century zelkova tree, with wish ribbons, an evening LED display, foot-pressure path, footbath and Nakdong River viewpoint; it sits at the Hyeonpung service area rather than a town park, so use the correct motorway direction, confirm facility operation and never stop outside the designated parking area. 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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    Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme 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 small story-led rest-area park built around a five-century zelkova tree, with wish ribbons, an evening LED display, foot-pressure path, footbath and Nakdong River viewpoint; it sits at the Hyeonpung service area rather than a town park, so use the correct motorway direction, confirm facility operation and never stop outside the designated parking area. 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

    RegionDalseong-gun · Daegu
    Korean map search현풍 500년 느티나무 테마공원
    Published accessAlways accessible - year-roundThis does not guarantee every service-area facility or experience at every hour.
    Direction boundaryHyeonpung service area - Hyeonpung-bound sideDo not route to a nearby local road or opposite-direction service area and attempt an unsafe crossing.
    Tree boundaryProtect the old zelkova and remain on the signed visitor surfaceDo not climb, attach an unapproved object, compact roots or enter maintenance space.
    Experience boundaryWish ribbons, foot-pressure path, footbath and lighting require current operationAn old visitor listing is not proof that equipment, materials or evening lighting is working today.
    Service-area boundaryFood, shops, toilets and charging keep operator-specific hoursCheck the motorway operator or tenant for the service that matters.
    Published contact053-614-2436Use it to confirm access direction and facilities before making this more than a brief rest stop.
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the immense real branching crown of the five-century zelkova in low afternoon lightIt does not prove today's lighting, footbath, wish-ribbon supply or shop operation.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA - Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme ParkChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centreUse a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking 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 routing

      Choose the Hyeonpung-bound service area

      The park is inside the Hyeonpung service area on the southbound Hyeonpung direction, not an ordinary town park reachable safely from any road direction.

    2. 02
      During a legal rest stop

      Use only designated service-area access

      Park in the marked area and walk through the service area. Never stop on the motorway shoulder or cross carriageways to reach the tree.

    3. 03
      Before an activity

      Treat listed experiences as live-status features

      The tree and public rest area may be accessible while footbath, lighting, wish ribbons, shops or the viewing deck are unavailable.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Add the stop only when it is on the legal direction of travel; a motorway median is never a pedestrian shortcut.
    • Give the tree roots and any ceremonial objects space, and attach a ribbon only where current signs explicitly allow it.
    • Use a driver rest break as the primary value and treat the LED, footbath and other older listed features as optional after onsite confirmation.
    • Search “현풍 500년 느티나무 테마공원” 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 catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I reach the zelkova park from either motorway direction?

    Do not assume so. It is tied to the Hyeonpung-bound service area; use a legal interchange and designated parking, never a shoulder or carriageway crossing.

    Are the footbath and LED display always operating?

    No. Those are facility-specific features and require current onsite or operator confirmation.

    Are the operating details for Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 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 · Hyeonpung 500-year Zelkova Theme Park · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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