Day Tour - The Garden of Morning Calm 아침고요수목원

 

아침고요수목원을 구경하고 있어요.
The garden houses 5,000 species of plants, some rare or
endangered. And do you know that the name reminds that
Korea's nickname as the "country of the morning calm".

Greeted by lovely blooming flowers upon my entry already =)

My fave sea of colors!

So a selfie or a welfie (with those flowers) is a must!

Close-ups

As I approach to cross a small bridge to get to the other side of the garden.

What a beautiful weather to visit the garden.

I like how the little pavilion reminds me of either a Japanese or Chinese
garden with all the details that goes into it.

이시는 니의 꽃이라고 해요.
On first look, I recalled that this stone does look really quite familiar. And
then when I saw the poem engraved on it, I remembered that Chingu had once
sent me a photo of it and asked for translation. LOL!

A beautiful poem deserves another post.
한상경 시인의 "나의 꽃"

Aww...I simply love them

Honestly Im not a flower lover kinda person but I must admit that walking
through this garden does bring me a whole new feeling of calmness.

쉼의 언덕 (Hill of rest)
우리 그 언덕 위에서 누워고 잠시 잘래?

Shall we stroll along the path of poetry? = )

I really do like how they have carefully thought through
the designed of the little gardens within the big garden.

In this mini garden, im surrounded by one of mummy's fave flowers,
the Hydrangea, blooming in the most beautiful bright pink.

You can also find a resting place, either on the hammock or on the beanies.
A total enjoyment of the scenery while you reflect on life.

Blooming in progress...



I know I cant stop snapping pictures of 'em all

Compositae or star-shaped flowers are also called 프리티 우먼 (Pretty-Women)
in this garden.

Can I bring them home?

You caption this = )

There are many routes to choose from, and so little time = (
In almost 30mins i'll have to have head back to gather for the next
destination.

I chanced upon a really cute house in the midst of the garden = )

Standing straight and tall, distinguishing itself from the rest...

All that walking and exploring calls for a foot rest.
Thankew for the awesome weather so far!

And im off to find my next interesting spot in the garden
that tells its story.

달빛정원 (Moonlight Garden)
It is described as a garden that is decorated with white flowers. I love this
part of the garden because moonlight sounds so mysterious. I wonder if
garden is opened at night, would the little flowers twinkle and shine just
like stars among the moonlight?

A closer capture

내 상상을 하자...

Exploring on...

Stream garden is a renewal of the existing Iris Garden, where irises are in
full bloom in early summer. 

More info on the stream garden

The brook of the stream garden. What a lovely scene.

Rock garden is a garden where you'll see sturdy rocks aplenty, accompanied
by tall trees and plants. Flowers are not planted here on a deliberate intent
not to steal glances away from its rocks. 

 I discovered another trail walk with these stone walls
that looked like a broken mini palace. But I was diverted
away as it was time to head back.

구름 다리 means Cloud bridge.
Such poetic name to name a bridge. The wobbly feel gives you that feeling
of walking on clouds, I supposed = D



It is quite high up but isn't all that scary.
Photo for prove!

그 정원에서 상징하는 나무. 나도 똑같은 생각이야.
나무님이 제일 커서 장관한 인상을 줘.

그리움 나무가 혼자서 서있어요.그리워 보여죠?

This drama was filmed right here in The Garden of the Morning Calm.
This poster found at the entrance (which is also the exit) of K-drama Lovely
Horribly (러블리 호러블리) starring Song Jihyo and Park Sihoo.

Found an interesting store upon exiting the garden. Had a small conversation
with the store owner who told me that it is possible to grow these flowers in
potted plants even in a country like Singapore where it's all year Summer.
So i bought 2 packs hurriedly before i made my final dash back to join
my tour group.

 

"Princess" Flower for mummy (she seemed to like these type of flowers)
and
Lavender for me. But since Im not a gardening type of person, have
requested mummy to grow them for me, LOL!