Healing Forests in Korea

Korean society is aging, and becoming industrialized and modernized at a rapid pace. With that there is a tendency for an increase in environmental diseases, chronic illness and senile diseases.
It is said that fundamental treatments for those diseases are limited, so instead it draws more attention towards nature treatment. Forests are believed to have a variety of natural elements good for health, such as phytoncide, anions, comforting scenery and natural soils.

More and more korean visit forest and woods scattered around Korea for their health or just few days trip for fun and relaxation every year.
Belows are few of the popular forest site in Korea

1. Sambong Forest

Located at Odaesan National Park in Gangwon-do, about 300km from Seoul.

Sambong Natural Recreation Forest is located inside a dense forest with a harmony of such coniferous trees as Needle Fir, Khingan Fir, and Japanese Yew, and such broadleaved trees as Ribbed Birch and Schmidt Birch. Yeolmok, the Natural Monument No. 74 inhabits in the clear water of its deep valley.

In summer it is too cold to put feet in for more than 5 minutes.

Sambong mineral spring in the middle of Sambong, known as a good remedy for stomach troubles, is attracting a number of people nationwide.

It provides several accommodations like cabin,camping site and forest culture recreation center where you can lodge

2. Gapyeong Pinetree Forest

The largest forest experience center with pine trees and other facilities opened in October last year.
It is located 45km northeast from Seoul, one hour driv by car.

The Green Outdoor Pine Scented Classroom, Healing Forest project opened the largest pine forest to residents, where they can learn more about natural forest habitats and experience a relaxing environment. The municipal government has funded just over KRW 7 billion and the central government KRW 2.95 billion, tallying up to a budget close to KRW 10 billion. The construction began in 2005 and is finally opened in October 2013.

The 300㏊ government forest is now filled with over 120 thousand pine trees planted in 1983. Its dense foliage blocks the sun during the day. The visitors will no doubt be awed by the beautiful green forest the center has to offer.

3. Damyang Metasequoia Road

Damyang Metasequoia Road is located in Damyang County (Damyang-gun), Jeollanam-do. The road is lined with the Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) Trees. The road was named as one of the most beautiful roads in South Korea in 2006 and it is frequently seen in some famous Korean dramas, movies and entertainment programs. No matter what kind of weather or season you visit the famous road, you'll be amazed with the beauty of the road and the fresh air from the trees and farm.