3. The Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung Palace (Seoul, Korea)
Located just 30 minutes from Atlanta, this hidden gem was originally a fishing pond transformed by a Vietnamese couple into a stunning sanctuary of lotus flowers. Peak bloom is in July and August . Lotus Secret Garden
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. including rare cycads