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Bongsusan Recreational Forest (봉수산 자연휴양림)

2014-12-20

153, Imjonseong-gil, Daeheung-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8936~8

Opened in 2007, the Bongsusan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest offers a variety of forest recreation facilities. The area is home to various wild birds. The forest also offers various hiking trails, which take between one and three hours to complete. The slopes are relatively gentle. Various rest and forest bathing sites are setup throughout the forest. The Yedang Reservoir is nearby, which is the nation’s top fishing ground. Also in the area is the Hyeongje (Brother) Park, Daeheung Dongheon, Daeryeonsa Temple, Imjonseong Fortress, Deoksan Hot Spring, Sudeoksa Temple, Chunguisa Temple, the residence of Chusa Kim Jung-hee, and the Korea Traditional Architecture Museum.

Yonghyeon National Recreational Forest (국립 용현자연휴양림)

2020-08-26

339, Maaesamjonbul-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-664-1978

Yonghyeon National Recreational Forest is situated in the heart of Yonghyeon Valley between the ridges of Gayasan Mountain around Seongmunbong Peak (alt. 678 m). The forest boasts splendid natural landscape. A hiking trail and loop trail through the forest are established along the ridges of the mountain and connect to the road leading to Seosan Farm, so hiking and walking are convenient and one can get a great view of the Yellow Sea in the distance. The valley waters are particularly clean and clear, and the forest features dense groves of oak trees. There are group accommodation facilities and forest education classes. For an educational and cultural excursion, visitors can also learn about the later Baekje period in a nearby education facility.

Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))

2025-05-20

110, Sallimbangmulgwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-41-635-7400

Along the river from Gongju toward Daejeon there is Geumgang River to the right. Following this river, there is a red arch-shaped bridge on the right called Bultigyo Bridge. Geumgang Recreational Forest, a large and well-organized forest, is located on the other side of this bridge. In the past, this remote village can only be reached by boat. In 1994, the Chungnam Forest Environment Research Institute moved to this area and designated the well-preserved dense forest as Geumgang Recreational Forest, and the Forest Museum opened in October 1997. Geumgang Recreational Forest is different from other recreational forests. Rather than a dense forest with a trail, this forest has a variety of attractions such as the Forest Museum, an arboretum, greenhouse, pond, and wildlife park scattered on well-maintained roads, giving the impression of a city park.

Cheonjangho Lake (천장호)

2025-01-13

24-23, Cheonjangho-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
82-41-940-2723

Cheonjangho Lake is situated on the ridge of Chilgapsan Mountain about 11 kilometers away from the Chilgapsan Recreational Forest. This is reservoir of 1,200 hectares and is used to irrigate nearby farm land. Construction began in 1972 and took seven years to complete. The lake boasts clean water and an outstanding surrounding landscape. When it comes under fog or clouds, it creates a scenic view against the Chilgapsan Mountain landscape. In early spring, smelts are caught in abundance, drawing a growing number of tourists and anglers.

Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))

2021-06-02

408-54, Nampobangjoje-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-932-2023

Although called Jukdo Island, the island today is technically not an island as it has been connected to the mainland since the construction of Nampo Embankment in 1999. Along the entrance of the island are many fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants lining the street. This unpopulated fishing island is also called Daeseom (Bamboo Island) for its dense groves of bamboo trees.

Naewonam Hermitage (Ulsan) (내원암 (울산))

2025-03-28

382, Daeunsangdae-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-238-5088

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Naewonam Hermitage is located on Daeunsan Mountain in Ulsan. Daewonsa, the once head temple of this hermitage, was located at the entrance to the complex, but only the remains exist today. The valley around the hermitage is famous for its clean and clear waters. The 500-year-old nettle tree within the hermitage grounds catches the eye for resembling an elephant. An annual music concert performed by Buddhist monks from Ulsan City takes place at Naewonam Hermitage.

Taehwagang National Garden (태화강 국가정원)

2024-11-28

154 Taehwaganggukgajeongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan

The Taehwagang River cuts across the heart of Ulsan and flows into Ulsan Bay, which is connected to the East Sea. The river basin, which stretches 36 kilometers from east to west and 28 kilometers from north to south, is mostly comprised of mountainous terrain, but there is fertile land on both sides of the river and at the southern end of the river. The river is presently an important source of drinking water for the citizens of Ulsan.

The field around the midpoint of Taehwagang River was left abandoned for a long time before it was founded as Taehwagang National Garden, preserving nature while providing a resting spot to the citizens of Ulsan. The garden is over twice the size of Yeouido Park in Seoul, and consists of natural water and a lush bamboo forest, known as Simnidae Forest, along with canola and forage barley fields. Simnidae Forest was once in danger of demolition as part of the government's flood control plans but remains preserved thanks to community efforts. Preservation efforts led to turning the area into Taehwagang National Garden of today, which was recognized as Korea's second national garden in 2019.

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This is the place that Yee-jae, reborn as his mother, visited to remember his mother by. There are six thematic gardens along the Taehwagang River, all beautiful in their own unique ways. The view created a strong contrast with Yee-jae’s sad expression, creating a memorably tragic scene.

Gobok Natural Park (고복자연공원)

2025-05-20

586, Dosingobok-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-4216

Gobok Natural Park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, Sinheungsa Temple, and an outdoor sculpture park on Obongsan Mountain. A 3.65-kilometer-long deck circles the reservoir. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and the outdoor sculpture park features works by Ewha Woman's University art professor Kang Tae-seong, attracting many visitors. The park is especially popular in summer when the outdoor swimming pool is open. In spring, people flock to Millakjeong Pavilion to view the cherry blossoms. There are many restaurants nearby specializing in galbi (ribs), Hanbang ori (duck with medicinal herbs), and megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew), as well as cafes overlooking the natural scenery.

Cheoyongam (처용암)

2020-02-05

Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-6350

Cheoyongam is a very small rocky island sitting in the middle of Gaeunpo Inlet in front of Saejuk Village in Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan.

It is a historic islet related to the famous folktale of Cheoyong. The tale is about a dragon that emerged from the east sea along with his seven sons at the end of the Silla Kingdom (57BC - 935AD). One of the dragon’s sons named Cheoyong came to the capital and married a beautiful woman. One night, he found an evil spirit trying to attack his wife so he sang and danced, whereupon the spirit presented itself and kneeled in apology. Since then, people have used the image of Cheoyong to dispel evil spirits.

The dance that Cheoyong is said to have performed has been titled Cheoyongmu and has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. Cheoyongam is the sacred rock where the dragon in the tale is said to have appeared. There are many attractions nearby including Mokdo Island (Natural Monument No. 65), which offers magnificent lush greenery all year round.

Ulsan Wild Flower Learning Center (울산 들꽃학습원)

2021-06-08

52, Dusan-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-211-9163

The Wild Flower Learning Center in Ulsan is a nature-friendly education facility, where students of all levels can learn about the beauty and importance of flowers. Here students can plant vegetation that they have learned about in textbooks, as well as the wild flowers that grow in the Ulsan area. The center also serves as a training center for teachers to learn about plants introduced in textbooks, and a place for Ulsan citizens to relax.

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