Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Garden

Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Garden — Gongju, Chungnam, Central Korea's Largest Hydrangea Path

Located in Yugu-eup, Gongju, Chungnam, Saekdong Hydrangea Garden is Central Korea's largest hydrangea garden, stretching approximately 1km along Yugu Stream. With 16,000 hydrangea plants of 22 varieties blooming across a 43,000㎡ site, it features walking paths that feel like strolling among flowers. It's not far from the Seoul metropolitan area, making it great for a day trip.

Why It's Worth Visiting

• Free — Admission and parking are both free, so you can enjoy it without any burden.
• A Garden More Beautiful at Night — During the festival period, night openings are held where landscape lighting illuminates the hydrangeas after sunset. It's more famous for its night scenery than its daytime views.
• Hydrangeas Harmonizing with the Waterway — Hydrangeas blooming along the Yugu Stream waterway are a signature photo spot.

Hydrangea Season and Festival

• The Hydrangea Festival is held for 3 days in late June each year, short and intense (in 2026, June 26-28, open 11:00-22:00).
• During the festival period, performances, a food market, and night openings are held concurrently.
• Since the period is short at 3 days, please check the dates in advance (Bloom inquiry: Yugu-eup Administrative Welfare Center).

How to Get There

• Access by car from KTX Gongju Station or Cheonan-Asan Station.
• For private cars, use the Dangjin-Yeongdeok/Nonsan-Cheonan Expressway towards Yugu-eup, Gongju.
• Address: Changmal-gil area, Yugu-eup, Gongju, Chungnam. A spacious parking lot is available.

Travel Tips

• Evening Visit Recommended — The illuminated hydrangeas at night are the highlight of this garden.
• The section harmonizing with the Yugu Stream waterway is a representative photo spot.
• Also explore nearby national Hydrangea spots and This Month's Recommended Places, updated monthly.