Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Yulgok Healing Camp Schedule · Free Activities · Directions, Before Visiting Yulgok Arboretum in Paju with Kids

It’s autumn, and the gujeolcho (wild chrysanthemum) is blooming at the arboretum 🌼

During the Hangul Day holiday, the Yulgok Healing Camp with Yulgok Arboretum will be held for two days, October 9 (Fri) and 10 (Sat), from 10:00 to 16:30.

All four activities are free.
I’ve summarized the official press release from Paju City (October 2) and the city’s cultural tourism event guide.

🎪 About the Event

This is an experiential event using the autumn scenery and forest resources of Yulgok Arboretum.
It is hosted by the Paju City Forest and Garden Division, and led by forest healing instructors and ecological education instructors.
According to the press release, it is designed to promote the arboretum as a comfortable forest recreation space for citizens.

Yulgok Arboretum was created by transforming city-owned forests that were reforested in the 1960s.
It had a temporary opening in June 2015, and officially opened in June 2021.

There are 21 themed plant gardens
with over 1,300 species and more than 300,000 plants.
To the north is the Imjingang River, and to the east you can see Papyeongsan and Gamaksan mountains.

The September–October theme for the arboretum’s forest healing program is also gujeolcho.

✨ What Activities Are There?

Four classrooms will be open at the same time.
Here are the names exactly as listed in the leaflet.

According to the press release, the four activities are:
‘Gujeolcho keyring, brooch, and griptok making’,
‘Woodcraft experience’, ‘Natural mist making’,
‘Singing bowl meditation and healing’.

⏰ When Should We Go?

The day is divided into three sessions.
The leaflet says all programs are
run simultaneously regardless of session.

To participate, just register on-site
at the Yulgok Arboretum Ecological Learning Center
between 10:00 and 16:30 during the event.
The guide says anyone can join.

🌸 Cosmos Festival on the 10th

On the 10th (Sat), the 12th Papyeong Cosmos Festival will be held at Yulgok Wetland Park,
about 1.3 km in a straight line from the arboretum.

It’s introduced as a local festival created and enjoyed by residents.
There are no detailed programs in the press release.

🚇 Directions & Parking

For navigation, enter
Yulgok Arboretum Parking Lot
(392, Jangseungbaegi-ro, Papyeong-myeon).

There is no official information about parking fees or the number of spaces.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids

Since all activities are held at the same time,
you can choose which craft to start with based on your arrival time.

You can bring a simple packed lunch to the arboretum.
However, you must clean up your spot and take your trash with you.

The 5 km circular trail around the arboretum
has an observatory overlooking the Imjingang River,
Pine Scent Trail, and Moon Rock.

The arboretum also regularly offers forest experiences for young children
and reservation-based forest healing programs.
Forest healing is usually for elementary students (age 8+) and up,
while younger children are recommended to join the forest experience for kids.
Anyone can join the Healing Camp activities.

The city’s cultural tourism guide suggests visiting nearby historical sites
of Yulgok Yi I and Hwang Hui,
as well as other attractions like Hwaseokjeong, Banggujeong,
and Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri.

⏳ Still to Be Announced

□ Each activity may close when materials run out or capacity is reached
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Parking fees and number of spaces
□ Detailed programs for the Papyeong Cosmos Festival

This information is not yet available in the official guide.
I will update this post when it is released.

Groups of 50 or more must get approval by phone in advance.
If you have questions, contact the Paju City Forest and Garden Division at 031-940-4385.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families looking for free craft activities
✔ Families wanting to stroll through the arboretum during the holiday
✔ Families planning to visit the cosmos flower field on the 10th

During the same holiday, Paju Book City will host
the Paju Fair Book & Culture event with solo plays, puppet shows, and a flea market.
See the summary here → 2026 Paju Fair Book & Culture

From gujeolcho keyrings to singing bowl meditation,
these are free arboretum experiences available for just two days.

This post is a summary based on the official guide before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)