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National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon

National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon

국립김천치유의숲 · Gyeongbuk · Parks & nature

The National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon, is situated at the foot of Sudosan Mountain (800 meters above sea level) in Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The facility blends well with the beautiful valleys nearby, such as Daegacheon and Muheulgugok Valleys. You can enjoy the superb scenery throughout the year. It is the ideal spot for anyone, including families, looking for relaxation and healing. Notably, the seven-hector birch forest and the 100-year-old nut pine forest create a beautiful landscape, making it one of the top eight sights in Gimcheon. The area was chosen as one of the 100 premium forests in Korea (Danjibong Forest), and its trail was chosen as one of the most beautiful forest trails in Gimcheon. The center runs various forest therapy programs for physical and mental health, leveraging forest healing elements such as scents, sceneries, and anions.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongbuk
Address1237-89 Sudo-gil, Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedSaturday~Sunday
ParkingAvailable *Use the public parking lot in Sudo Village. *Parking inside Healing Forest is only for people with disabilities.

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.

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