Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)




Address



99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 99 (와룡동)



Type



Rare Animals/ Plants/Spectacular Cliffs & Rock Formations



Inquiries




• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-762-8261, 9513 (Changdeokgung Palace Administrative Office)
+82-2-2148-1844



Homepage




http://www.cha.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
cdg.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)







Introduction

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Telephone

+82-2-762-8261, 9513 (Changdeokgung Palace Administrative Office)
+82-2-2148-1844

Current Status

Bower Actinidia of Changdeokgung Palace No. 251 (Designated on September 2, 1975)


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