Bongsusan Recreational Forest (봉수산 자연휴양림)

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Bongsusan Recreational Forest (봉수산 자연휴양림)

Opened in 2007, the Bongsusan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest offers a variety of forest recreation facilities. The area is home to various wild birds. The forest also offers various hiking trails, which take between one and three hours to complete. The slopes are relatively gentle. Various rest and forest bathing sites are setup throughout the forest. The Yedang Reservoir is nearby, which is the nation’s top fishing ground. Also in the area is the Hyeongje (Brother) Park, Daeheung Dongheon, Daeryeonsa Temple, Imjonseong Fortress, Deoksan Hot Spring, Sudeoksa Temple, Chunguisa Temple, the residence of Chusa Kim Jung-hee, and the Korea Traditional Architecture Museum.

Introduction Information
Opening Day
2007  
Opening Hours
Accommodation: 14:00-12:00 (the next day)  
Holiday
Mondays (or the following day, if Monday is a holiday)
* Paid facilities remain open on Mondays.  
Parking
Available  
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-339-8936~8  
Hiking Course
▲ Course 1 (Duration: 30min): Sangjung-ri Mineral Spring (상중리약수터) → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터)

▲ Course 2 (Duration: 2hrs, 30min): Fire Watchhouse (산불감시초소) → Bukmunji (북문지) → Summit of Bongsusan Mt. → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터) → Management Office (관리사무소)

▲ Course 3 (Duration: 3hrs): Fire Watchhouse (산불감시초소) → Daeryeonsa Temple (대련사) → Imjonseongnak (임존성락) → Bukmunji (북문지) → Summit of Bongsusan Mt. → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터) → Management Office (관리사무소)

▲ Course 4 (Duration: 1hr, 30min): Management Office (관리사무소) →  Sangjung-ri Mineral Spring (상중리약수터) → Summit of Bongsusan Mt. → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터) → Management Office (관리사무소)

▲ Course 5 (Duration: 2hrs, 30min): Management Office (관리사무소) →  Sangjung-ri Mineral Spring (상중리약수터) → Temple Site (절터) → Bukmunji (북문지) → Summit of Bongsusan Mt. → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터) → Management Office (관리사무소)

▲ Course 6 (Duration: 2hrs): Management Office (관리사무소) →  Sangjung-ri Mineral Spring (상중리약수터) → Keunbatigogae Pass (큰바티고개) → Dongseo-ri Mineral Spring (동서리약수터) → Management Office (관리사무소)
Available Facilities
Accommodations (Forest House), camping sites, camping deck, water play area, drinking fountain, walking path, mineral spring, pavilion, valleys, etc.
Facility Utilization Fees
Accommodations (Peak season & Weekends / Low season & Weekdays)

[Forest Cabin]
- Rooms (노루귀, 둥굴레 / 34.2㎡ / 5 people): 70,000 won / 42,000 won
- Rooms (의좋은형제, 예당호반 / 39.6㎡ / 6 people): 82,000 won / 49,000 won
- Rooms (단풍나무, 때죽나무, 떡갈나무 / 42.8㎡ / 6 people): 82,000 won / 49,000 won
- Rooms (다람쥐, 딱따구리 / 49.5㎡ / 8 people): 94,000 won / 56,000 won
- Rooms (은방울, 참나리 / 51.4㎡ / 8 people): 94,000 won / 56,000 won
- Rooms (소나무 / 102.9㎡ / 16 people): 188,000 won / 112,000 won

[Forest Culture Recreation Center]
- Rooms (종달새, 참새 / 30㎡ / 5 people): 68,000 won / 40,000 won
- Rooms (까두리, 비둘기, 꾀꼬리, 소쩍새 / 30㎡ / 6 people): 80,000 won / 48,000 won
- Rooms (독수리, 부엉이 / 60㎡ / 10 people): 115,000 won / 69,000 won
* The attic area is not included.

[Seminar Room (for 40 people)]
30,000 won for 3 hours
10,000 won for each additional hour

* Groups (20+) are free first time.
* Morning and afternoon sessions available
* Peak season: July 1 - August 31, Weekends (Fri-Sat), the day before National Holidays
Parking Fees
Free
Restrooms
Available
Admission Fees
Free
Initial Registration Date
2012-12-12 23:56
Last Updated
2014-12-20 00:11
Inquiry
+82-41-339-8936~8
Homepage
www.bongsoosan.com (Korean only)
Address
[32450] 153, Imjonseong-gil, Daeheung-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Directions
From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal or Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Yesan (예산).
* Bus schedule:
Seoul Central City Bus Terminal: 07:10, 10:10, 14:10, 17:10, 20:30
Nambu Bus Terminal: 07:00, 12:00, 15:00

From Yesan Bus Terminal, it takes 30min by car.
* Public transportation is not available.