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Spanning approximately a month, from June 1st to June 30th, 2013, the 2013 Rose Festival takes place at Seoul Grand Park, attracting thousands of visitors daily.
Located in Gyeonggi province, just 35 minutes by train from Seoul, Seoul Grand Park is renowned for its vastness and diverse architectural themes. Every year, around June, people in Korea flock here to enjoy the Rose Festival held at the Rose Garden.
Over 20,000 rose bushes of 239 varieties from around the world converge here, creating large, beautifully vibrant displays. From traditional pink, white, and blush roses to purple, orange, and even special varieties like the Maria Callas Rose, considered the Queen of Roses.
Talented Korean gardeners also contribute with their romantic and dazzling rose-adorned creations. Additionally, during this event, various activities such as plays and musical performances take place. Visitors often come here to admire the flowers, engage in recreational activities, camp, and even paint.
The admission fee to the rose garden during this period is 2,000 won for adults (approximately 40,000 Vietnamese dong) and 1,000 won for children (approximately 20,000 Vietnamese dong). The Rose Garden is open from 9 am to 10 pm.
Especially, the support lines at this festival cater to tourists in 4 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
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Source: Travel guide Mytour.
MytourJuly 1, 2013
