The Actual Viewing Route and What to Bring at Camellia Forest, in Bloom from November to February
Camellia Forest is a seasonal farm in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju, where visitors can see a colony of sasanqua camellias along with white European-style buildings and a café. This guide explains the operating period, admission-fee differences, parking, dirt paths, stroller access, and photo spots for international visitors.
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Namwon-eup’s camellia grove, open from November through the end of February
Camellia Forest is a camellia-themed farm in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Camellias reportedly begin blooming in November and continue through February, and the site itself operates during the camellia blooming season. Accordingly, it is a seasonal tourist attraction listed as closed from March through October.
The main attraction here is the grove of sasanqua camellias. The white European-style buildings and round-shaped camellia trees are arranged together to create photographic compositions unlike those of an ordinary forest trail, and the Korea Tourism Organization introduces it as a space where pretty buildings blend with camellia groves. It suits visitors who want to photograph flowers and architecture together in winter on Jeju, but the reason to visit is greatly reduced outside the flowering season.
It opens at 09:00, but admission ends at 17:00
As of November 2025, the listed operating hours are 09:00–18:00, with admission closing at 17:00. The café’s last order is listed as 17:30, so there is little time to enter just before 17:00, see the garden, and also use the café. Official information states that it operates without closing days from November through the end of February.
Admission fees vary by source. TripMate lists adults at KRW 6,000 and youths and children at KRW 4,000, while another tourism information page lists adults at KRW 7,000 and youths and seniors at KRW 5,000. Credit card payment is indicated as available, but whether reservations are required or cash is the only payment method has not been confirmed. If the fee is important to your itinerary, it is safest to inquire at 0507-1331-2102 on the day of your visit.
Driving a rental car is the simplest way to reach Saenggiak-ro 53-38
The address is 53-38 Saenggiak-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, and the postal code is 63608. Public tourism information does not provide the names of stops connecting from the airport, train stations, or terminals, bus numbers, or walking times after getting off. For foreign visitors coming to Jeju for the first time, the easiest approach is to enter the road-name address exactly into a map app and set it as the destination for a rental car or taxi.
Parking is available, and reviews record that the dedicated parking lot is relatively spacious. A 2022 review also mentioned that the parking lot felt larger than the land containing the camellia trees and that more than 10 parking attendants appeared to be working, but the current parking capacity and fees have not been confirmed. If using public transportation, you should check the specific bus routes and walking times again on site.
A place where both a two-minute visit and a one-hour stay are possible after ticketing
According to reviews, viewing time ranges from 2–30 minutes for a quick photo visit, while the large grounds can also accommodate stays of an hour or more. On a tight schedule, you can take photos only at the entrance and move on to the next destination, but you should allow more time if you want to walk into the denser camellia grove and use the café. The official distance from the ticket booth to specific photo spots has not been published.
Reviews say the area near the entrance can become crowded with visitors taking photos. Conversely, other accounts note that good photo spaces appear farther inside. Because there are many camellia trees and the grounds are spacious, visitors are considered to disperse rather than gather in one place, so it is better to explore inside first instead of turning back immediately if the entrance is crowded.
The difference between the first-floor café window and the indoor framed photo spot
Camellia Forest operates an outdoor garden together with a café inside the building. The first floor of the café has a photo spot where visitors can take pictures against a window, and the interior is introduced as having a framed photo spot. The Korea Tourism Organization explains that camellia scenery can be seen from the café windows and terrace.
A review from January 2026 says that visitors seemed to line up to take turns photographing themselves by the café window. Camellia Cream Mocha is introduced as the café’s signature menu item, so you can distinguish between a quick visit to the flower garden and an itinerary that includes indoor drinks and photos. Whether photography is prohibited, whether English information is available, and whether an audio guide exists have not been confirmed in public materials.
How not to miss the basalt stone walls and hagyu trees
The scenery at Camellia Forest consists of more than camellia flowers alone. Reviews record that citrus trees such as hagyu trees can occasionally be seen among the camellias, and explain that basalt stone walls connect the camellia flowers with Jeju’s atmosphere. Photo spots with chairs and tables are also introduced as some of the several available spots.
When taking photos, rather than framing only the flowers up close, include the round camellia trees, white buildings, and black basalt stone walls in one shot to capture the distinctive character of this place. If there are many people at the entrance, move farther inside; at the café, look separately at the window area and terrace to create different scenes within the same location.
Prepare for muddy paths after rain and winter winds
Reviews record that after rain or snow melted, the soil became wet and some sections were trampled into mud by the many visitors. It is recommended to avoid light-colored or white shoes in bad weather. Strollers are not explicitly prohibited, but the dense camellia trees make the site difficult for pushing one through, according to reviews.
A review from January 2026 notes that the wind in winter can make the perceived temperature feel much lower. In practical terms, prepare a windproof coat, gloves, and a scarf, and choose shoes that can get slippery or dirty. Official information about ramps and restrooms for wheelchair users has also not been confirmed, so visitors whose mobility is affected by muddy paths should first assess with their companions whether moving around will be possible.
A location featured in Jeju travel videos from 2020 through 2022
YouTube search results related to Camellia Forest include Jeju travel videos from 2020 through 2022. The titles mention December trips to Jeju together with Camellia Forest, showing examples of the site being included in winter Jeju itineraries. However, videos show operating conditions at the time of production, so it cannot be assumed that current fees or routes are identical.
Before visiting, it is advisable to use both the official Instagram account, camelia.forest, and the phone number 0507-1331-2102. In particular, because operations are concentrated from November through the end of February and admission fees are listed differently as KRW 6,000 and KRW 7,000 for adults, asking about the date and fee together can help prevent confusion on site.
Before You Go
- Address
- 53-38 Saenggiak-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (postal code 63608)
- Hours
- November through the end of February, open without closing days. 09:00–18:00 (admission closes at 17:00; café last order at 17:30)
- Closed
- March–October. As it operates during the camellia blooming season, phone inquiries are recommended.
- Admission
- Varies by source: TripMate lists adults at KRW 6,000 and youths/children at KRW 4,000; another tourism information page lists adults at KRW 7,000 and youths/seniors at KRW 5,000.
- Phone
- 0507-1331-2102
- Official site
- https://www.instagram.com/camelia.forest
- Parking
- Available. Reviews describe the dedicated parking lot as relatively spacious, but the parking fee has not been confirmed.
- Time needed
- According to reviews, anything from a quick visit of about 2–30 minutes to a stay of an hour or more is possible.
- Accessibility
- Strollers are not explicitly prohibited, but reviews say the dense camellia trees made them difficult to push. Paths may become muddy after rain or snow melts.
The information above is based on the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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