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Seoul International Garden Show

서울국제정원박람회

A long-running outdoor garden program centered on Seoul Forest, with an autumn special program later at Maeheon Citizen's Forest. Check the venue for the date you plan to visit.

WHAT WE CHECKED

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Status
Open now
Dates
May 1, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
Area
Seoul Forest
Transit
Suin–Bundang Line · Exit 4
Source check
July 29, 2026
OFFICIAL SOURCEVisit Seoul

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PLAN THE VISIT

The details that change the day.

Operator facts are labeled separately from Korea Now estimates and guidance.
Hours12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Main venueSeoul Forest
Autumn specialMaeheon Citizen's Forest · October 1–27
PriceCheck the official event page

The retrieved listing does not state one all-program fee.

ReservationCheck individual programs

Open gardens and scheduled activities may use different rules.

Rain & heatOutdoor event

Recheck operations in severe weather.

Good visit lengthAbout 1.5–3 hours

Korea Now estimate.

Best timeLate afternoon on hot days

Editorial guidance.

DAY-OF PLAN

Know the sequence before you go.

Times from the operator are kept separate from Korea Now planning guidance.
  1. 01
    Confirm today’s venue

    The main program is at Seoul Forest; the October special uses Maeheon Citizen’s Forest.

  2. 02
    Published daily hours

    Individual scheduled activities can use separate reservation or operating times.

  3. 03
    Lower-heat visit window

    This is Korea Now guidance for a mostly outdoor visit, not an operator rule.

MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

Nearby, without another search spiral.

01

Seoul Forest

The main venue and a destination in its own right.

02

Kwangya Seoul

About 180 m away according to Visit Seoul.

03

Seongsu

Cafés and pop-ups make a practical same-day pairing.

TRAVELER FAQ

Answers worth checking before you leave.

Is the event always at Seoul Forest?

The main venue is Seoul Forest, while the official listing schedules an autumn special at Maeheon Citizen's Forest from October 1–27.

How long should I allow?

Around 1.5–3 hours is a practical estimate, depending on how many garden areas and scheduled programs you visit.

What happens in bad weather?

It is mainly outdoors. Check the official page again before leaving during heavy rain, heat or storms.

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