INTRODUCTION
Introducing the SPIRITED GARDEN.
INTRODUCTION
Introducing the SPIRITED GARDEN.
INTRODUCTION
Introducing the SPIRITED GARDEN.
Spirited Garden is the only garden in South Korea featured among the world’s top 60 premier gardens and is Jeju’s top destination for state guests.
With its international reputation as a “world-class garden,” it continues to gain attention as a symbol of Korean garden culture and as the host site of the APEC Jeju Summit.
-Visits by Distinguished Guests
Yasuhiro Nakasone
Japan Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone
Yukio Hatoyama
Japan Former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama
Megawati Sukarnoputri
Indonesia Former President Megawati Sukarnoputri
Hassanal Bolkiah
Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Trương Tấn Sang
Vietnam Former President Trương Tấn Sang
Natsagiin Bagabandi & First Lady
Mongolia Former President Natsagiin Bagabandi & First Lady
Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
Mongolia Current President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
Jim Bolger
New Zealand Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
Jiang Zemin
China Former Presidents Jiang Zemin
Hu Jintao
China Former Presidents Hu Jintao
Xi Jinping
China Former Presidents Xi Jinping
Li Changchun
China Politburo Standing Committee Member Li Changchun
Liu Qibao
China Minister of the Publicity Department Liu Qibao
Mo Yan
China Nobel Laureate & Writer Mo Yan
Wu Weishan
China Director of the National Art Museum Wu Weishan
Wang Luxin
China Consul General in Jeju Wang Luxin
If you simply observe Spirited Garden, you will take away only one-tenth of its value. If you read the writings, you will gain seven-tenths, but if you take the time to reflect, you will leave with all ten-tenths.
Poet Kim Mi-yeong
I have discovered a profound philosophy here. This place connects passion with all five senses. We learn more from forests than from books. The rocks and trees here will reveal secrets that no one else can teach us.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin
I have discovered a profound philosophy here. This place connects passion with all five senses. We learn more from forests than from books. The rocks and trees here will reveal secrets that no one else can teach us.
Father Craig Alex, France
Your steps will be different when you enter and when you leave this place. It is not just a destination to admire bonsai; it is a journey into philosophy and life. This space is like an art gallery—a true exhibition of thought.
Shim Ki-mun
Spirited Garden stands as a symbol of friendship between Korea and China. I hope that the relationship between our two nations will continue to thrive and grow as tall as this pine tree.
Former Chinese President Hu Jintao
The director, who has shared with us the importance of inner maturity and the preciousness of life, is truly an admirable person. It was an honor to speak with him, and I hope to visit again. I also hope that others come here to learn about the director and the living treasures of this garden.
Carole Neves, Director, Office of Policy & Analysis, Smithsonian Institution
The Most Beautiful Garden in the World
Published by China People’s Publishing House (2014)
[China] 9th grade
（Featured in China National Geographic Special Issue (2016)
[China]
(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide (UK, 2022))
[UK] Among 67 gardens worldwide, Spirited Garden was categorized into five fields and introduced being the only Korean garden featured.(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide (UK, 2022))
(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in Lonely Planet (USA, 2023)
[USA] Spirited Garden was included in a selection of 61 gardens worldwide, and was the only Korean garden introduced in the Asia section.(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in Lonely Planet (USA, 2023)
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Published by China People’s Publishing House (2014)
[China] 9th grade
（Featured in China National Geographic Special Issue (2016)
[China]
(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide (UK, 2022))
[UK] Among 67 gardens worldwide, Spirited Garden was categorized into five fields and introduced being the only Korean garden featured.(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide (UK, 2022))
(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in Lonely Planet (USA, 2023)
[USA] Spirited Garden was included in a selection of 61 gardens worldwide, and was the only Korean garden introduced in the Asia section.(The only botanical garden & garden featured from Korea) (Featured in Lonely Planet (USA, 2023)
Donga Daily
《Building Bonds Through Trees – China, a Cherished Neighbor》 Donga Daily
JoongAng Daily
《Foreign Visitors Flocking to Spirited Garden》 JoongAng Daily
<30th Anniversary of Korea-China Diplomatic Relations Celebrated at Spirited Garden>
People’s Daily (1995)
《A New Record of the Sick Plum Pavilion》 by Fan Jingyi People’s Daily (1995)
People’s Daily (1995)
《A New Record of the Sick Plum Pavilion》 by Fan Jingyi People’s Daily (1995)
Guangming Daily (2004)
《Sung Bum-Young and His Bonsai Art Garden》 Guangming Daily (2004)
Xinmin Daily (2006)
《The ‘Madman’ of Jeju and His Family’s Life on the Island》 Xinmin Daily (2006)
People’s Daily (2006)
《Listening to the Sighs of Grass and Trees》 by Fan Jingyi People’s Daily (2006)
SPIRITED GARDEN
CEO. Sung Joo-Yub | business number. 616-81-36165
Add. 675 Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon,
Jeju-si, Jeju-do
T. 064.772.3701 | F. 064.772.3707 | E. spirit3703@naver.com
