Jeongbang Falls
An option for heading from the camellia garden toward Seogwipo's coast to add waterfall scenery.
Visitor guide →Eastern Jeju · Gardens and botanical gardens
Jeju Camellia Arboretum
Jeju Camellia Arboretum in Wimi-ri, Namwon-eup, features rounded sasanqua camellia trees and garden scenery. It suits winter camellia photography and is a separate site with different management from the nearby Wimi Camellia Colony.
Travel planning at a glance
Jeju Camellia Arboretum is a paid garden at 남원읍 위미리 927. Rounded camellia trees stand among ponds and walking paths. Allow 45 minutes–1.5 hours as an editorial reference, checking flowering, winter-season operation and current fees before visiting.
Jeju Camellia Arboretum at a glance
- Attraction type
- Gardens and botanical gardens
- Visit area
- East
- Planning reference
- 45 minutes–1.5 hours (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- This is separate from Wimi Camellia Grove. Check winter flowering, seasonal operation and current fees.
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Rounded camellia trees at Jeju Camellia Arboretum
Jeju Camellia Arboretum brings together sasanqua camellias shaped into rounded forms. Alongside red flowers, repeating tree shapes and paths between them define the garden. Alternate close views of flowers with broader views of the rows.
The Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) description includes camellias, wildflowers, palms, a viewpoint, ponds and sculptures. Winter camellias are well known, but flowering varies with timing and weather. The same red scenery is not present outside flowering season.
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Check camellia flowering and winter-season operation
Our editorial suggestion is 45 minutes–1.5 hours for photos and garden walks. Official tourism information retains rates dated 2022; these are not presented as current prices. Check seasonal operating days, ticket deadlines and admission conditions with the operator.
For flower photography, check blooming just before visiting and choose a daylight period with time to spare. Observe the camellias and paths before choosing compositions to reduce repeated movement around the same space. Stay within permitted viewing areas in this private garden.
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Family photographs along camellia paths
Observe rounded trees and flower colors with children, taking photos from designated paths. Check your companions' positions near ponds and garden sculptures. Do not pull flowers or branches or take petals as photography props.
With parents, divide camellia paths and rest areas rather than seeking every photo spot. Ask at the entrance about actual stroller or wheelchair routes if needed. Landscaping and facilities may differ from archive images; use paths currently open.
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Wimi-ri camellias and a Seogwipo coastal itinerary
The arboretum's representative location is 남원읍 위미리 927. Its name resembles nearby Wimi Camellia Grove; if seeking the paid garden, confirm the facility name and entrance. Camellia photographs alone do not establish that the two places are the same.
Add Jeongbang Falls or Soesokkak to compare the camellia garden with water scenery around Seogwipo and Namwon. Calculate travel to the coast and each site's operation and restrictions separately. Choose just one next stop if you want more time among the camellias.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 남원읍 위미리 927
Location reference ↗Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Jeju Tourism Organization introduction ↗ · Checked
Jeju Camellia Arboretum · Introduction from 한국관광공사 ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Jeju Camellia Arboretum
Soesokkak Estuary
An option combining Wimi and Namwon gardens with scenery where a river meets the sea.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Are Jeju Camellia Arboretum and Wimi Camellia Grove the same place?
A separate nearby visitor destination. The arboretum is a paid garden; confirm its name and representative location before traveling.
What scenery is Jeju Camellia Arboretum known for?
See rounded sasanqua camellia trees, paths between them, ponds and garden sculptures.
Can I see red flowers at the arboretum in every season?
Flowering varies with timing and weather. Check current blooms and seasonal notices just before a winter camellia visit.
What is the current admission fee for the arboretum?
Older prices remain on official tourism pages; this guide does not present them as current. Check the operator's fee table for your visiting season.