Chungnam & Daejeon Drive

Sejong Lake Park & National Arboretum Drive

An urban nature drive connecting Sejong Lake Park and the National Sejong Arboretum in Korea's administrative capital.

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Course Overview

Sejong Special Autonomous City, Korea's administrative capital, harmoniously blends modern urban planning with nature. Sejong Lake Park is an artificial lake in the city center with beautiful night views, while the National Sejong Arboretum offers year-round botanical displays.

The Geum River Pedestrian Bridge's nighttime illumination has become a new Sejong landmark, perfect for evening drives.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Sejong Lake Park (approx. 5 km)

Drive along the lake perimeter, then park for a walk. The fountain show and night views are impressive.

Section 2: Sejong Lake Park to National Sejong Arboretum (approx. 8 km)

Pass the government complex to reach the arboretum with its well-designed greenhouses and outdoor gardens.

Section 3: National Sejong Arboretum to Geum River Bridge (approx. 7 km)

Head to the riverside to enjoy the pedestrian bridge's nighttime illumination.

Driving Tips

  • Lake Park fountain show runs April through October
  • National Sejong Arboretum admission: 5,000 KRW
  • Geum River Bridge lighting: sunset to 10 PM
  • Sejong's well-maintained roads are comfortable for all drivers

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Chungnam Sejong

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Sejong Lake ParkViewpoint

Korea's largest artificial lake park with 5 man-made islands connected by walking paths and wooden decks

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National Sejong ArboretumViewpoint

Korea's first urban arboretum spanning 65ha with 2,834 plant species across 20 themed gardens

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Ieung Bridge Cafe AreaCafe

Cafe district near the Ieung pedestrian bridge over the Geumgang, popular for European-style cafes with great views

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