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Gyeonggi Tourism Picks: 6 Beautiful Forest Trails in Gyeonggi Province
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
Autumn is prime time for forest walks in Gyeonggi Province. The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization recommends six scenic forest spots ideal for relaxed strolls and family outings. Gapyeong Cheongpyeong Natural Recreation Forest (청평자연휴양림) sits beside the Bukhan River and Cheongpyeong Lake; trails include the short 1 km ‘Squirrel Stroll’ and the 5 km ‘Mineral Spring Route’ leading to a panoramic viewpoint and a pure spring (yaksooter). Yeoncheon Godaesan Natural Recreation Forest (연천 고대산자연휴양림) in the far north features mostly barrier-free decks and a children’s forest play area, with encouraging messages tied to trees along the path. Uijeongbu Jail Forest Bathing Park (의정부 자일산림욕장) is a new, community-built forest preserve with two circular courses (1–1.5 km) and spots for barefoot walking on wood chips. National Yangpyeong Healing Forest (국립양평치유의숲) offers accessible decks, steeper forest trails, historical mining tunnels, and bookable programs like slow-wood therapy and hammock “forest-meditation” (숲멍해먹). Bucheon Mureungdowon Arboretum (부천 무릉도원수목원) is an accessible urban arboretum within a nature park, featuring tropical plant houses, 1,300 tree species, seasonal foliage and an outdoor “forest reading room.” Gwangmyeong Gureumsan Forest Bathing Area (광명 구름산산림욕장) provides varied options—from easy walks to trekking and a 2.2 km route to the summit—plus family-friendly facilities, a forest library, and strong phytoncide-filled air. Each site emphasizes rest, nature therapy, and easy-to-follow trails—check specific site rules and reservation requirements for program-based offerings before visiting.
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