Visit Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden... Selected as One of the "Top 10 Arboretums to Visit"

Gyeongbuk Province announced on April 1 that the Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden has been officially selected as one of the “Top 10 Arboretums to Visit in 2026,” an initiative led by the Korea Forest Service.

This selection is part of a public contest jointly organized with the Korea Arboretum and Garden Institute (KAGI). It is held annually, targeting public and private arboretums nationwide, and evaluates contributions to forest biodiversity conservation and the dissemination of public values associated with arboretums.

Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden

For 2026, with the theme “Arboretums to Visit with the Family,” ten sites across the country were chosen based on a comprehensive assessment of plant conservation levels, the operation of family-focused educational and experiential programs, and the status of walking trails.

In particular, Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden has been recognized as both an “Endangered Wild Plant Conservation Institution” and a “National Rare and Endemic Plant Conservation Institution” by the Ministry of Environment and the Korea Forest Service. The garden faithfully fulfills its role in preserving native plants and offers forest trails and educational exhibition spaces accessible to visitors of all ages.

Additionally, the garden received high marks as a forest recreation space suitable for ecological and environmental experiential learning for students, thanks to its outstanding hands-on educational programs and excellent conditions for field studies.

The ten selected arboretums, including Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden, will receive various promotional support from KAGI, such as the production and distribution of digital leaflets and inclusion in nationwide arboretum maps. Furthermore, they have been designated as sites for the arboretum promotional supporter activities, which run from April to October, and are expected to help enhance the local forest tourism brand value.

Gyeongbuk Province plans to use this selection as an opportunity to strengthen ongoing promotion and administrative support so that arboretums within the province, including Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden and other regional sites, can become healing spaces in daily life and centers for nature education for local residents.

Choi Sungo, Director General of Forest Resources at Gyeongbuk Province, stated, “An arboretum is more than just a green space; it is an important place for conserving plant resources and conveying the value of nature to future generations. This spring, I encourage you to visit Pohang Gicheongsan Botanical Garden with your family to enjoy both relaxation and hands-on experiences.”

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