Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Yongin Everland to Hantaek Botanical Garden Drive

A family-friendly nature drive connecting Everland, Yongin Forest Recreation Area, and Hantaek Botanical Garden.

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Course Overview

Yongin boasts the capital region's densest concentration of nature and culture facilities. This 30 km course runs from Everland's main gate through Yongin Forest Recreation Area to Hantaek Botanical Garden.

Roads near Everland feature year-round garden landscapes, especially stunning during the spring Tulip Festival and autumn Rose Festival. After forest bathing at the recreation area, the journey concludes at Hantaek Botanical Garden with over 9,600 plant species.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Everland to Yongin Forest Recreation Area (approx. 15 km)

Quiet country roads lead from the theme park to the well-maintained forest retreat.

Section 2: Forest Recreation Area to Hantaek Botanical Garden (approx. 15 km)

Through rural villages to Korea's largest private botanical garden.

Driving Tips

  • Avoid Everland on weekends due to traffic; weekday visits recommended
  • Hantaek Botanical Garden admission: 9,000 KRW for adults
  • Yongin Forest Recreation Area requires advance reservation
  • Baekam sundae (blood sausage) is a local specialty nearby

Course Info

Distance

38.1 km

Duration

50 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Yongin

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

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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EverlandParking

Korea's largest theme park with beautiful seasonal gardens

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Yongin Forest Recreation AreaRest Area

Forest recreation area for forest bathing and healing near the city

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Hantaek Botanical GardenViewpoint

Korea's largest private botanical garden with over 9,600 species

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