🌲 National Center for Forest Therapy, Daeunsan Complete Visitor Guide
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🌿 About
Located in Ulju-gun, Ulsan, the National Center for Forest Therapy, Daeunsan is a forest welfare facility designed to boost immunity and restore mind and body. The center follows the refreshing valley of Daeunsan Mountain, offering healing trails including the Grass Scent Trail, Windfield Healing Trail, and Premium Forest Trail- all surrounded by Mongolian oaks and Japanese cypress trees rich in phytoncide. Operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, the center provides tailored forest healing programs for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Each part of the forest offers a different vibe-warm and cozy, like stepping into a fairy tale. Once you complete a program, your first impression of the forest will feel even deeper.
🌲 A Forest Built with Extra Care
The center officially opened in May 2019, following a period of restricted public access since 2013. Inside the forest, you will find the Nanum Rest Area, the Baramteul Healing Trail, and Pulhyangi Trail. The forest is compact enough to walk through in about 30 minutes at a brisk pace, but most visitors naturally slow down as they go. The Naewon Valley runs through the forest year-round, keeping every trail cool and refreshed in every season.
The center was designed with accessibility in mind from the start. Children can safely wade in the water, and wheelchair users can cross the valley via dedicated bridges. Four trails were carefully planned in connection with activity programs. One of the best ways to enjoy this forest is simply going barefoot-feel the earth in the Red Clay Garden, soak your feet in the water, do meditation and yoga deep in the woods, and pause at Guyoneui Falls.
🖐 Hands-On Activities
The center offers a wide range of hands-on activities designed to help visitors experience the forest with all five senses and find rest in a relaxed, natural environment:
* Pick and roast flowers to brew herbal tea
* Create a wreath from fallen leaves and petals
* Weave a bamboo basket to collect acorns
* Lie in a hammock and listen to the sounds of nature
* Take a blindfolded walk through the forest with a companion
* Dye a handkerchief with natural red clay
These activities are designed to boost physical energy and deepen your connection with the natural environment.
📋 Programs Available
* General Forest Healing Program (open to all)
* Forest Experience Education (for socially vulnerable groups)
* Forest Prenatal Care (for pregnant women at 16–32 weeks)
* Customized programs for families, workers, youth, and seniors
* Specialized programs for atopy and respiratory condition sufferers
* Stress reduction, cognitive enhancement, and positive psychology programs
※ Minimum program duration: 2 hours · Advance reservation required (at least 10 days prior)
💰 Fees
Program Fees
Type | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | Notes |
Individual | KRW 6,000 | KRW 12,000 | - |
Group | KRW 5,000 | KRW 10,000 | 20+ people |
※ Materials fee not included · Children under 36 months: free
Facility Fees
Facility | Fee | Notes |
Seminar Room (96㎡) | KRW 120,000 | Per 2 hours (KRW 60,000/hr after) |
Thermal Healing Room (dry half-bath) | KRW 11,000 | Per person, per hour |
ℹ️ Visitor Information
📞 | Phone | +82-52-237-8600 |
🕘 | Hours | 09:00 – 18:00 (Programs: 10:00–12:00 / 14:00–16:00) |
📅 | Closed | First Monday of every month |
📋 | Reservation | Phone or online (at least 10 days in advance) Online: sooperang.go.kr |
📍 | Address | 225-92 Daeunsangdae-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan |
🌐 | Website | |
📝 | Blog |
⚠️ Before You Visit
• Parking is available for program reservations only • Comfortable clothing and sneakers required • Strong perfume and heavily scented products are not permitted • Trekking poles are prohibited on deck roads • No cooking, smoking, camping, or pets allowed • No on-site accommodation or dining — nearby Daeunsan Natural Recreation Forest recommended |
📌 NOTES — Tips for Visitors Arriving by Car The forest entrance is about 1 km from the public parking lot. General visitors must park and walk, while program participants may drive directly to the entrance. Register your car number in advance to save time and effort at the gate. For the latest program schedules and special offers, check the official Naver blog: blog.naver.com/k-fowi |
Source | Korea Tourism Organization
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