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Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest

Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest

국립 방장산자연휴양림 · Jeonnam · Parks & nature

Situated between Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mountain. The recreational park is located on the mid-slope of Bangjangsan Mountain. Many species of wild flowers and broad-leaved trees are distributed all over Bangjangsan Recreational Forest where an exciting paragliding contest takes place annually. This is a great place to unpack and take a break for one or two days as it has accommodation facilities, promenades and trekking courses as well as a small area for splashing in the water. It takes approximately three hours to the mountain's summit from the recreational forest. In addition, there is a trekking path that leads to the Seokjeong Hot Springs on the way down the mountain.

TypeParks & nature
RegionJeonnam
Address353, Bangjang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
HoursAccommodations: 15:00 - 12:00 (next day)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

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National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong

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Damyangho Lake

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Chonggak Kalguksu

Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) (죽녹원)
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Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden)

Green Energy Experience Center (Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters) (녹색에너지체험관 (광주전남지역본부))
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Green Energy Experience Center (Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters)