Soesokkak Estuary
Combine the village grove's story with southern coastal landforms.
Visitor guide →Seogwipo and the south · Gardens and botanical gardens
Wimi-ri Camellia Grove
The Wimi-ri camellia grove tells the story of the woodland tended by Hyeon Maeng-chun to provide shelter from the wind. Explore Wimi's history and trees, distinguishing this site from nearby camellia gardens.
Travel planning at a glance
Wimi-ri Camellia Grove is described as a forest cultivated to shelter village land from wind. Allow 30–45 minutes in public areas, checking flowers, admission and private boundaries. This differs from Jeju Camellia Arboretum and Camellia Forest.
Wimi-ri camellia grove at a glance
- Attraction type
- Gardens and botanical gardens
- Visit area
- Seogwipo
- Planning reference
- 30–45 minutes (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- Distinguish other camellia gardens and check public areas, admission, flowering and nearby farmland boundaries.
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.
Wimi-ri camellia grove · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Wimi camellias: cultivating land and sheltering it from wind
Wimi's camellia forest is introduced through the story of Hyeon Maeng-chun planting seeds as she cultivated barren land and sheltered it from wind. Look beyond flowers to lives and village history.
Old camellias and surrounding land show connections between wind shelter and cultivation. Read signs about human effort and care for nature while following public-access boundaries.
Wimi-ri camellia grove · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Observing winter flowers alongside old trees
Camellia flowering varies with species, season and weather. Archive images do not guarantee constant full bloom; check current flowers, admission and public areas.
The suggested 30–45 minutes is an editorial itinerary for trees and information signs. Even with few flowers, the grove's form and history can guide your visit.
Wimi-ri camellia grove · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Family viewing protecting flowers, branches and farmland
With children, discuss why trees are planted to block the wind. Do not pick flowers, collect seeds or pull branches. Observe from designated paths.
Nearby tangerine orchards, homes and fields differ from public visitor areas. Do not enter private property for photos; check current photography, belongings and pet guidance.
Wimi-ri camellia grove · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
From Wimi's camellia grove toward the southern coast
The representative address is 남원읍 위미중앙로300번길 15. Do not apply maps or admission conditions interchangeably among Wimi-ri Camellia Grove, Jeju Camellia Arboretum and Camellia Forest.
Soesokkak connects the grove's history with southern waterways and coast. Jeongbang Falls lies toward central Seogwipo; choose according to flowering and remaining time.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 남원읍 위미중앙로300번길 15
Location reference ↗Wimi-ri camellia grove · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Wimi-ri camellia grove
Jeongbang Falls
An option continuing from Wimi's trees to waterfalls in central Seogwipo.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Are Wimi-ri Camellia Grove and Jeju Camellia Arboretum the same place?
They are separate places. Distinguish exact names, addresses and admission conditions.
Why was Wimi's camellia grove cultivated?
It is introduced through the story of Hyeon Maeng-chun planting camellias to shelter the land from wind as she cultivated it.
Can I take flowers or seeds from Wimi's camellia grove?
Do not pick or collect them without permission. Protect trees, viewing areas and private-property boundaries.
How long does a visit to Wimi-ri camellia grove take?
Allow 30–45 minutes for trees and signs within public areas.