Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland

A large cypress woodland in Jangheung with a Forest of Therapy, wood-culture facilities, hanok-style lodging and a cypress salt sauna.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
Visitor hours are 09:00-18:00. Lodging check-in is 15:00 and check-out 11:00; current guidance says year-round.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
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Location: Checked against sources
180 Woodland-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA Jeonnam Tourism Foundation — Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
About 2.5 km, roughly five minutes by car, from Jangheung Terminal. The current local-bus timetable was not independently verified.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Jeonnam Tourism Foundation — Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland
Booking / entry conditions: Checked against sources
General woodland admission is separate from reservable facility/accommodation use. Current Jangheung County rules require facility-use applicants to pay the fee within three days after applying, or immediately for same-day applications. Program-specific reservation methods are published separately on the Woodland site.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA — Jangheung summer trip Current Jangheung County Woodland ordinance
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
Current individual admission is adults 3,000 won, teenagers 2,000 won and children 1,000 won. Accommodation and experience fees vary.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
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On-site language support: Checked against sources
The 1330 Travel Hotline supports Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. On-site language support was not independently verified.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
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Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Current visitor guidance confirms advance online reservation for lodging/facility use and payment deadlines, but foreigner-compatible identity verification, overseas phone-number handling and foreign-issued card/payment completion are not documented or independently tested.
Accessibility: Checked against sources
Current KTO guidance confirms accessible parking, step-free entrance approach, an elevator, accessible restroom/guest room, wheelchair and stroller loans and a deck trail. Much of the site is uphill, and some routes may require assistance.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
KTO Accessible Tourism — Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland

Official information

Why it matters now

Current listing information was re-checked in October 2026; the woodland is open year-round and standard visitor hours are 09:00-18:00.

Why go

It combines forest walking, wood culture and overnight stays in one regional wellness destination rather than presenting wellness as a single treatment.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereOpen guide →180 Woodland-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Woodland 09:00-18:00. Accommodation check-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00. Open year-round according to current listing.

Food & eatingOpen guide →

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