To help citizens combat the summer heat, Bucheon City is expanding the evening operation of the Supia Botanical Garden and introducing a variety of seasonal programs, providing a healing space in the heart of the city.

Boasting a pleasant indoor environment year-round, Bucheon Supia Botanical Garden is an optimal place to enjoy plants even in summer. Visitors are particularly amazed by the opportunity to see rare and exotic plants like a 400-year-old olive tree, a glass tree, and Victoria water lilies all in one place. The botanical garden has established itself as a multi-cultural space that goes beyond simple viewing, allowing visitors to connect with nature and relax.

A Botanical Garden That Shines at Night: Special Evening Openings 

Supia Botanical Garden will extend its operating hours until 9 PM every Friday and Saturday for special evening openings. This thoughtful measure allows visitors to escape the scorching daytime sun and enjoy a leisurely stroll in the cooler evening hours. Subtle lighting is installed inside the botanical garden and along the outdoor garden paths, creating a mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere different from the daytime. The plants, illuminated by the lights, appear even more beautiful, providing visitors with unforgettable memories. The night openings are particularly popular with couples and families, offering a special summer night ambiance that is hard to experience in the city.

Satisfy All Senses with Gastronomy and Experiential Programs 

The 'Cafe Shimteo' within the botanical garden offers special menus featuring seasonal summer fruits. Fresh fruit ice cream and refreshing seasonal beverages, as well as homemade bread baked directly at the botanical garden, offer a sweet respite for weary visitors. The seasonal fruit bingsu, in particular, is a summer-limited menu that delights both the eyes and the palate, captivating visitors' tastes.

Furthermore, Supia Botanical Garden operates a variety of garden experience programs once a month, tailored to the changing seasons. These programs consist of hands-on education using indoor and outdoor plants, helping visitors deepen their understanding of plants and directly interact with nature. The programs operate on a pre-booking basis and feature new themes each season, providing fresh experiences for repeat visitors. In June, the 'My Own Mini Garden Making' program was successfully held, and an experience using summer flowers is planned for July, raising expectations. In addition, regular docent programs led by botanical interpreters are available, offering in-depth information about plants.

A Cool Urban Retreat to Enhance Citizen Satisfaction 

A Bucheon City official stated, "During the continuing summer heat, we are committed to operating the indoor botanical garden so that citizens can safely and coolly enjoy nature even in the city center." They added, "We will continue to enhance citizen satisfaction by providing diverse experiences and relaxation spaces."

Bucheon Supia Botanical Garden, with its pleasant indoor environment, beautiful night scenery, abundant food, and beneficial experiential programs, has established itself as the best urban summer retreat and healing space. For detailed information on operating hours, admission fees, pre-booking applications, and more, please visit the official website of 'Bucheon Lake Botanical Garden Supia' (www.supia.or.kr). This summer, we hope you enjoy a special and cool summer at Bucheon Supia Botanical Garden.