Suncheonman National Garden has launched its large-scale Christmas season program “Santa Garden – A Place Even Santa Takes a Break,” transforming the nation’s first national garden into an experiential winter village for citizens and tourists.
A 13-meter premium Christmas tree—previously displayed at Seoul’s landmark Lotte Tower—now welcomes visitors at the East Gate, marking the garden’s first metropolitan-level holiday installation. From mid-December, the surrounding area will operate as Santa Village with themed exhibition and hands-on spaces inspired by Christmas sweets, toys, and festive storytelling.
Key attractions include the redesigned Santa Bus, a florist-collaboration carousel, “Red Christmas” and “White Christmas” thematic zones, nighttime lighting along the French Garden and Bald Cypress Path, and Christmas diffuser workshops. From December 20–25, Santa Garden Week will feature family events, treasure hunts, and interactive programs.
Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu emphasized that the project “turns the entire garden into a single Christmas narrative,” aiming to offer visitors both winter romance and a warm seasonal retreat.
Suncheonman National Garden has surpassed 4.5 million visitors in 2024, with projected annual revenue exceeding 12 billion KRW, reinforcing its role as a driver of gardenomics and urban brand value.