The inclusive natural resting space for the underprivileged ‘Morning Maru’, ‘Baby Lounge’ newly opened
🌿 Morning Calm Arboretum completed a new rest area with support from the lottery fund
A representative tourist destination in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do **The Garden of Morning Calm** Korea Forest Welfare Promotion AgencySelected by ** ‘2025 Lottery Fund Competition Project’** 160 million won subsidyIt was announced on November 7, 2025 that it had created **’Morning Maru’ and ‘Baby Lounge’**.
This project is intended for **tour abbreviations (elderly, disabled, families with infants, etc.)** Expansion of facilities and improvement of accessibilityIt proceeded with the goal of
The newly created space goes beyond a simple resting place, Inclusive space where anyone can enjoy comfort in natureIt is very meaningful in that it is designed as
‘Nature’s comfort must be open to everyone.’
— A staff member of the Garden of Morning Calm
🌸 ‘Morning Maru’ is a new resting spot in the Garden of Morning Calm
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Pavilion in the Garden of Morning Calm
**The ‘Morning Maru’** is made so that wheelchair users, the elderly, and families with children can easily access it. Slope incline and barrier-free structurewas designed as
It features a wooden deck and a large viewing area, with a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and gardens. A viewing rest areaIt is.
Through this creation, the Arboretum of Morning Calm is providing a better resting experience for visitors to the seasonal exhibitions (Chrysanthemum, Hydrangea, etc.)
| Main facilities | Point | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
| Morning floor | Wood deck observatory, barrier-free structure | Wheelchair available |
| Infant lounge | A seating area for family visitors | Feeding room, play mat available |
| Improvement of the information center | Braille signboard for the visually impaired | All zone linkages |
👶 ‘Infant Lounge’, a meticulous care space for families
Gapyeong is close to the metropolitan area, so it is an area frequented by family travelers.
Accordingly, the Garden of Morning Calm has created a separate ** ‘Infant Lounge’** so that both parents and children can rest comfortably.
Inside Baby bed, feeding area, diaper changer, small play zoneThis is installed, Eco-friendly materialsIt was constructed with enhanced safety.
In addition, it is well-received as a space where children can stay with confidence by utilizing air purifying plants and natural light.
🌼 New tourism route in connection with seasonal exhibitions
The Garden of Morning Calm is held every year Chrysanthemum exhibition, Hydrangea exhibition, Five Color Starlight Garden Exhibition Various seasonal events are held.
The creation of this resting space creates a space where visitors can relax in the middle of the exhibition. Tourism satisfaction and stay-type visit rateThis is expected to rise.
The Arboretum of Morning Calm is in the process of further improvement plans, including the expansion of convenience facilities for the disabled and improvement of stroller rentals, with the goal of ‘a garden that anyone can access.’
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Chrysanthemum Exhibition in South Korea
🌏 Evaluated as an example of inclusive tourism
This project is considered one of the best examples of the ** ‘Inclusive Tourism’**, which is emphasized by **UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)**.
In particular, it is expected to become a reference model for other tourist destinations in the future, in that it has provided a space where all generations can relax together in the natural environment.
Major foreign media also emphasize the importance of this change.
- Reuters: Accessible Tourism Initiatives Expand Across Asia
- Times of India: Nature Parks Go Inclusive
- South China Morning Post: Korea’s Sustainable Tourism Moves Forward
🌿 Summary
| Items | Contents |
|---|---|
| Business name | 2025 lottery fund public offering |
| Subjectivity | Korea Forest Welfare Promotion Agency |
| Amount of support | About 1.6 million won |
| Main facilities | Morning floor, children’s lounge |
| Purpose | Convenience for the underprivileged |
| Location | Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Garden of Morning Calm |
🧭 FAQ
Q1. Can the general public use the ‘Morning Maru’ in the Arboretum of Morning Calm?
Yes, the morning floor is freely available to all visitors. However, food and beverages are restricted to keep the environment safe and comfortable. For families with disabilities, the elderly, and children accompanying Firstly caring seatsThis is in place.
Q2. What kind of facilities are there in the baby resting room?
The infant lounge is Breastfeeding area, diaper exchange table, play mat, baby chair, air purifier It is equipped with a back, and sterilization management is carried out more than 3 times a day to maintain cleanliness.
Q3. What is the Lottery Fund Competition?
The lottery fund is a financial resource to use the proceeds from lottery sales for public service. The Korea Forest Welfare Promotion Agency through this Forest welfare, natural healing, socially underprivileged support projectare operated in the form of an annual public offering.
Q4. How has the accessibility of the Garden of Morning Calm improved?
The main routes inside the arboretum Wheelchair friendly deck roadIt has been reorganized with Hangul + Braille weapon It has been improved in form. In addition Free shuttle cart serviceIntroduced, it can be conveniently moved to visitors who are unable to move.
Q5. Do you have any additional plans for the future?
The Arboretum of Morning Calm will start next year Eco-friendly energy lighting system Introduction and Guided app service for the deafWe plan to introduce it. We are also reviewing a project to introduce **’inclusive garden model’** to overseas through international cooperation.
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