Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)

  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)
  • Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)

Explanation

Jwagusan Recreational Forest sits at the foot of Jwagusan Mountain, Jeungpyeong. The mountain resembles a sitting turtle, which symbolizes happiness and longevity. The mountain is a perfect match with the recreational forest. The forest is the ideal choice for one-day tours as well, since visitors can enjoy various experiences at the Jwagusan Forest Meditation House, the Jwagusan Meditation Cloud Bridge, or the Jwagusan Observatory.
The Jwagusan Forest Meditation House runs forest therapy programs, guided forest tours, and forest programs for pre-school aged children, making it a perfect destination for families with kids. Additionally, mountain leisure sports can be enjoyed at the zipline, snow sledding slope, and Forest Adventure Facility. Nearby, Samgi Reservoir and Jwagusan Mountain add to the unique atmosphere on a misty day. Jwagusan Recreational Forest is a comprehensive recreational and tourist destination, offering various programs in connection with sites nearby, including the recreational village, Samgi Reservoir, mountain biking course, and hiking trails. You can enjoy cultural experiences, build physical and mental strength, and relax, all in one place.


Inquiry

+82-43-835-4551


Homepage

jpjwagu.foresttrip.go.kr


Information Use

Capacities : Up to 155 people a day

Experience Guide : - Forest healing program
- Forest guide program
- Arts & craft using materials from nature
- Jwagusan tightrope experience
- Forest adventure program

Contact and Information : •1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
•For more info: +82-43-835-4551

Opening day : July 2009

Parking facilities : Available

Hours : Jwagusan Recreational Forest Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 12:00
Jwagusan Camping Park Check-in 13:00 / Check-out 12:00


More information

Facility Utilization Fees
Accommodation Facility 60,000 won-240,000 won / Campground 20,000 won-30,000 won
*Visit the website for more information.

Location

107, Sotjeommal-gil, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

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