A Herb Garden by Day, a Garden of Lights by Night — GYULI Visited Jeju Herb Garden in Pyoseon
and a garden of lights once the sun goes down
If you're looking for a place in Jeju where you can enjoy two completely different sides — day and night — in one spot, there's a place whose name tends to come up. It's Jeju Herb Garden, said to be located in Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo. As the name suggests, it's known as a garden planted with a variety of herbs and flowers, and it's said to also be known as a night garden decorated with lights from dusk onward. Many mention that the atmosphere feels completely different depending on whether you visit during the day or at night. Given its location in Pyoseon-myeon, it's also said to pair well with nearby spots like Seongeup Folk Village or Pyoseon Beach. Today, GYULI wants to carefully put together what I've heard about Jeju Herb Garden and share it with you.
A Daytime Garden Full of Herbs and Flowers
As the name implies, Jeju Herb Garden is said to be a garden planted with many kinds of herbs and flowers. It's said to have paths where you can walk while taking in fragrant herb scents, and being able to enjoy not just the sight but also the smell while strolling through is said to be part of what sets this garden apart a little from others.
Exactly which types of herbs and flowers are planted, and how the layout changes with the season, can vary by period, so I'd rather not go into detail definitively here. There's also said to be a hands-on space where you can touch the herbs or take in their scent directly, though the exact program is said to change by period, so please take this as reference only. Still, it's consistently described across reviews as a garden that's pleasant for a slow daytime walk, taking in both the scent and the scenery. If you're sensitive to strong herbal scents, it's worth keeping that in mind before you visit.
I often hear that walking while catching the scent of herbs gives a different feeling than a garden you just look at with your eyes.
— 🍊 GYULI
A Night Garden Lit Up After Sunset
One of the main reasons Jeju Herb Garden comes up so often is said to be the light displays that appear after sunset — in other words, its night garden. As lights turn on throughout the garden from dusk onward, the atmosphere is said to shift completely from its daytime look, and many reviews mention that the impression changes so much it's hard to believe it's the same garden. Because the lights are said to photograph so well, word has reportedly spread among night visitors that this is a great spot for photos.
Exactly what kind of lighting is used in which area, and whether the setup changes by season, is something that would need to be checked directly, so I'd rather not go into detail here. Still, it's said that many visitors enjoy the herbs and flowers during the day and then come back after dark to see the garden transform into a garden of lights, with some even describing it as a course meant to be visited twice in one day, day and night. Nighttime temperatures are said to feel noticeably cooler than daytime, so it's worth bringing a light jacket along.
A Garden Worth Visiting Either by Day or by Night
Part of the appeal of Jeju Herb Garden is said to be that you don't have to choose just one side. During the day, it's a garden for a relaxed stroll among herb scents, and at night, it's said to become a well-known photo spot lit up with lights — each with its own charm. Being able to choose which time to visit depending on your itinerary or preference is said to be one reason this place is recommended so often. Couples and friends reportedly tend to gravitate toward the night garden, while families with kids often find the daytime herb garden more comfortable, so it might be worth picking your visiting time based on who you're traveling with.
If you're planning a trip around Pyoseon-myeon, it might be a good idea to visit other spots during the day and time your visit to Jeju Herb Garden around sunset. It's said to have indoor spaces as well, so a rainy or windy day doesn't necessarily mean turning back entirely. The exact operating hours and the time the lights turn on are said to vary by season, so please take this as reference only.
GYULI's Tip · Admission fees, operating hours, and when the night lighting turns on are all said to change depending on the season or circumstances, so it's a good idea to check the latest information before you visit.
A garden full of herb scents by day, and a garden sparkling with lights by night — being able to meet two completely different faces in a single day sounds like great news for anyone who wants to make the most of their itinerary. GYULI thinks that being able to enjoy a relaxed daytime stroll and a dazzling nighttime light display in one place is exactly why Jeju Herb Garden is counted among the go-to outings in Pyoseon-myeon. If you're planning a trip around Pyoseon-myeon, why not slip Jeju Herb Garden into your itinerary too? Since it's said to sit close to Seongeup Folk Village and Pyoseon Beach, it might also be worth looking around nearby spots during the day and timing your entry for around sunset.