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Godowon Healing Center (깊은산속 옹달샘)

Godowon Healing Center (깊은산속 옹달샘)

2024-12-06

201-61 Useong 1-gil, Noeun-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-723-2033

The Godowon Healing Center is a place for people to take some time out of their busy life to restore their energy through 'daily meditations'. Here, people gather together, connect with nature, relieve stress, and recharge their energy, while enjoying healing moments for their mind and body.
The center runs various programs. Ongdalsaem Stay is the most peaceful way to experience the center. The 'Moment of Pause' Stay is the center's signature 'daily meditation' program where people can take a break from their busy lives to rest and recharge through meditation. 'Everyday Meditation' is a daily meditation program. 'Themed Meditation' offers meditations under various themes. 'Onsaem Meditation' is an online meditation program. Lastly, 'Lincoln School in the Deep Forest' is a program for youths. You can apply for these programs on the center's website.
'The Green House in the Forest' was built with guests' health in mind and is finished with red clay and natural wallpaper. There is also a spa that offers hot and cold baths, which help the skin 'breathe.'

National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)

National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)

2024-12-06

532 Yuhak-ro, Seokjeok-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-977-8773

Sitting at the foot of Yuhaksan Mountain (839 meters above sea level) in Seokjeok-myeon, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok is a national forest education center run by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Danuri Trail, created along the reservoir, is a barrier-free boardwalk trail designed to accommodate everyone, including the disabled. So anyone can enjoy the forest. It takes approx. two hours on any trail, including the Danuri Trail. The center runs forest education programs targeting various age groups, including children and the elderly. Families with kids can have a joyful time at the Tori Toddler Forest Experience Center. There are also various other facilities, such as the VR Experience Hall, Tori Kids Cafe, Book Cafe, and accommodations.

National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon (국립제천치유의숲)

National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon (국립제천치유의숲)

2024-12-06

590 Hakhyeonsoya-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-0246

The National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon is under the Korea Forest Welfare Institute of the Korea Forest Service. It was established with the aim of promoting public health and improving quality of life by providing forest well-being services. The center spans an area of 61.3 hectares (the healing center covering 494.82 square meters). The staff consists of a total of eight employees (one center head, four specializing in forest therapy, and three in operational support). 
In April 2015, the Korea Forest Service and the National Police Agency signed an MOU to create this national center. It took approximately three years to develop the center, from September 2016 to May 2019. 
In October 2019, the organizational structure was established, and a pilot forest therapy program was initiated. The center's opening ceremony took place in November 2020. Currently, the center offers customized individual and group forest well-being services.
<Award History> (June 2020) Geumsusan Mountain Forest Laughter Therapy was certified as an excellent forest education program by the Korea Forest Service. / (August 2020) Chosen as a recommended place (Healing Forest) by the Korea Tourism Organization. / (October 2020) Received the Encouragement Award at the Forest Well-being Program Competition. / (December 2020) Received the Excellence Award at the COVID-19 Recovery Exemplary Case Contest hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. 

National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong (국립장성숲체원)

National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong (국립장성숲체원)

2024-12-04

353 Bangjang-ro, Bugi-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

The National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong provides high-quality forest education and forest therapy services by leveraging its location surrounded by Bangjangsan Mountain, boasting superb natural/geological conditions. Chungnyeongsan Mountain is also here and is home to the National Jangseong Healing Forest, the largest subtropical forest plantation in the country.

National Center for Forest Therapy, Daeunsan (국립대운산치유의숲)

National Center for Forest Therapy, Daeunsan (국립대운산치유의숲)

2024-12-04

225-92 Daeunsangdae-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
052-237-8600

The National Center for Forest Therapy, Daeunsan is a forest-themed well-being facility designed to boost one's immunity and promote health by leveraging various elements of the forest, including landscapes and scents. Created in the beautiful Daeunsan Forest Valley, this forest therapy center features the Grass Scent Trail, Wind Therapy Trail, and Premium Forest Trail, where various forest therapy activities are offered.

National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲)

National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲)

2024-12-04

1237-89 Sudo-gil, Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-434-4670

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. 

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land (거창 항노화힐링랜드)

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land (거창 항노화힐링랜드)

2024-12-04

834 Uisangbong-gil, Gajo-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land, located at the foot of Udusan Mountain (1,046 meters above sea level), is the ideal place for healing and therapy. Visitors can take a walk or join forest-themed experience programs. There is a Y-shaped suspension bridge without pillars, a first in Korea; and a barrier-free boardwalk designed for pedestrian safety and convenience. The forest trails, rich in phytoncide, are good for relieving stress and are the most popular here. There is a native plant garden near Gyeonam Waterfalls, where you can observe rare plants. Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land also has accommodation facilities, such as the Forest Recreation Center and the Forest House. The area is an ideal natural recreational destination, offering picturesque views of Bigyesan Mountain and the beautiful Uisangbong Peak, often referred to as "little Geumgangsan Mountain" due to its unique rock formations. 

The Spa at Paradise (더 스파 앳 파라다이스)

2024-12-06

186 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

The Spa at Paradise offers a 'healing journey' where you can rest peacefully away from your daily routine. Western and Eastern traditional therapies are combined with a modern touch to promote beauty and health. Turn back time at The Spa at Paradise, which offers the Age Reverse Facial Treatment that makes you look younger; the Time Reverse Body Treatment that turns back time; and Paradise Journey, where you can truly experience 'paradise'.

Geumpung Brewery (금풍양조장)

2024-12-06

8 Samnangseong-gil, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-70-4400-1931

Operated by the same family for three generations, Geumpung Brewery preserves the history of traditional Korean wine-making on Ganghwado Island. Its makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), with a 100-year tradition, is made from top-quality eco-friendly rice grown on the island. The brewery is committed to making science-based premium rice wine. In 2021, the brewery was the first on the island to obtain a license for brewing local specialty wine (unrefined and refined rice wine) with the goal of promoting makgeolli globally, while using local ingredients. Notably, the brewery's packaging, made by upcycling rice sacks, has grabbed much attention.

Andeok Health and Healing Village (안덕 건강 힐링 체험마을)

2024-12-04

72 Jangpa-gil, Gui-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Andeok Health and Healing Village is nestled near a valley at the foot of Moaksan Mountain in Wanju. As Korea's first health and healing experience village, it offers experience programs and health and wellness classes. Health experience programs and health and wellness classes are professionally designed in collaboration with a traditional Korean medicinal clinic in Andeok Village. Therefore, it offers visitors opportunities to learn quality information and experience specialized programs.  
Andeok Health and Healing Village consists of a healing experience center, Yochodang House, a food experience center, a traditional sauna, a well-being restaurant, and a convention hall. For accommodations, seven Hwangtobangs (red-clay cottages) are available as well as studio-type rooms at Soo Pension. These accommodation facilities are open to visitors regardless of whether they participate in programs run by the village or not.  
The village's signature experience programs include the red-clay sauna where the floor is heated in the traditional manner. The walls are made of red clay mixed with traditional herbal medicinal water. When heated, the sauna effectively removes waste from the body. Other signature programs include making injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cakes) by cooking rice and pounding the rice dough using a mallet; and harvesting seasonal crops (e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn)