Gudeok Culture Park sits inside the forest of Mount Gudeok in Seo-gu, in the west of central Busan. It is a quiet park with a small waterfall, a pond, flower paths and a few exhibition halls. Official information on it is short, so this guide sticks to what the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) lists, adds a transport route from Visit Busan, and says plainly what we could not confirm.
Every fact comes from a named source. We checked them on 2 October 2026. Opening times can change, so check before you go.
What Gudeok Culture Park Is
KTO says the park is in the forest of Mount Gudeok in Seodaesin-dong, Seo-gu. It describes the sound of a small waterfall and a fountain that sprays cool water, and calls the park a nature and cultural space. The facilities KTO lists are:
- an education history hall (교육역사관)
- a folk life hall (민속생활관) set among tall trees
- a wood and stone horticulture hall (목석원예관), where greenhouse plants sit alongside nature
- a waterfall, a pond, flower paths and walking paths
KTO also says the area was visited by the spouses of CEO Summit delegates, about 40 people, during the APEC leaders’ meeting in November 2005. That is the only historical note in the listing.
We did not find the size of the park, the length of its paths, or what each hall exhibits. We also found no ticket price for the halls. KTO’s listing gives no fee, so do not assume the halls are free.
What to Expect
KTO’s photos show shaded paths, flower beds with hydrangeas and garden art made from stones and clay pots. We cannot tell you when the flowers bloom, because the listing does not say. Think of the park as a place for an easy forest walk and a quiet look at the halls, not a major sight. That is our reading, not a claim from a source.
The park has paths, and the listing mentions a waterfall and a pond. Because the park is in a forest on a mountain, some paths may slope. We found nothing on stairs, accessibility or stroller access, and KTO’s listing shows “none” in its stroller field (유모차), which may mean there is no stroller rental. Check on site if that matters to you.
Hours, Closing Day and Fees
- Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 from March to October. 09:00 to 17:00 from November to February.
- Closed: Every Monday, according to KTO.
- Parking: KTO lists parking as available and free.
- Phone: KTO gives 051-240-3521 and names the New Growth Business Promotion Team (신성장사업추진단) as the contact. We did not call to check whether it answers visitor questions.
Plan around the Monday closing. We did not find a rule on the last entry time.
How to Get There
The address is 73 Kkotmaeul-ro 163beon-gil, Seodaesin-dong, Seo-gu. The road name means “Flower Village Road”.
We did not find a Visit Busan page for the park itself. A Visit Busan page about the nearby Gudeok campground gives this route: Busan Metro Line 1 to Seodaesin Station (서대신역) Exit 4, then village Bus Seo-gu 1, and get off at the Gudeok Flower Village stop. We could not confirm that this stop is the closest one to the park, and we did not find the bus times. Check a map app or a Busan bus app before you go.
Visit Busan also lists a different park, Daesin Park, at a different address by the Gudeok Reservoir. It is not the same place as Gudeok Culture Park. We did not check how far apart they are.
For paying on the metro, see our Busan Metro guide.
A Simple Plan
This is our suggestion and not a sourced route.
- Check the weekday and the season. Avoid Monday, and note the earlier closing time from November.
- Take Line 1 to Seodaesin Station and the village bus, or drive and use the free parking.
- Walk the paths first, then visit the halls.
- Leave before closing, because we do not know the last entry time.
If you want a bigger walk in the west of Busan, see our guide to Amnam Park and Songdo.
First-Timer Tips
- Wear walking shoes. This is general advice for a forest park.
- Bring water, since we did not find a cafe or shop listing.
- Do not go on a Monday.
- Check the weather before you go, because the paths and gardens are outdoors.
FAQ
Is Gudeok Culture Park free? KTO’s listing does not give an entrance fee, so we cannot say. Parking is listed as free.
When is it closed? Every Monday, according to KTO.
What are the opening hours? 09:00 to 18:00 from March to October, and 09:00 to 17:00 from November to February.
How do I get there by metro? Visit Busan’s nearby campground page names Seodaesin Station Exit 4 and village Bus Seo-gu 1. We could not confirm the exact stop for the park.
Is it good for kids? KTO mentions a waterfall, a pond and exhibition halls, but gives no age guidance. We did not find a source.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Entrance fees for the exhibition halls.
- Bus times and the nearest stop.
- The size of the park and the length of its paths.
- Last entry time.
- Food, cafes or shops inside the park.
- When the flowers bloom.
Related guides
- Amnam Park and Songdo, Busan: Walk and Route
- Busan Metro for Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Busan
- Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street and Winter Lights
We post short first-timer guides on Instagram too: @rolo.koreaguide.
Sources
Checked on 2 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (Korean service): Gudeok Culture Park (content ID 2744597). Photographs from this listing are KOGL Type 1 and are used unaltered.
- Visit Busan (official Busan tourism site), “Camping” themed tour page listing the Gudeok campground route: https://www.visitbusan.net/index.do?menuCd=DOM_000000302002001000&uc_seq=861 . Read 2 Oct 2026.
- Visit Busan, “Daesin Park”: https://visitbusan.net/index.do?lang_cd=en&menuCd=DOM_000000301001001000&uc_seq=456 . Read 2 Oct 2026.
