National Center for Forest Therapy

A large forest-wellness complex in the Baekdudaegan region near Yeongju with healing-forest trails, structured programs and accommodation facilities.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
Walk-in visits 09:00-18:00. Accommodation check-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00. Closed the first Monday monthly, or Tuesday if that Monday is a holiday.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA — National Center for Forest Therapy
Location: Checked against sources
209 Therapy-ro, Bonghyeon-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA — National Center for Forest Therapy National Center for Forest Therapy — official Sooperang page
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
Bus 24 takes about 60-70 minutes from Yeongju Bus Terminal or 20-30 minutes from Punggi Station to Dusan 1-ri. The operator warns local buses run only about 4-5 times daily.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
National Center for Forest Therapy — official directions
Booking / entry conditions: Checked against sources
Sooperang is used for facility and program reservations and requires login before booking.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Sooperang reservation portal
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
Listed prices include Forest Therapy 6,000 won, Aquatic Therapy 26,000 won, Therapy Equipment 16,000 won, Tea Ceremony 10,000 won and Singing Bowl Meditation 11,000 won. Accommodation starts at 56,000 won.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA — National Center for Forest Therapy
On-site language support: Checked against sources
VISITKOREA provides a current English destination page. This confirms English digital guidance, not on-site English-speaking staff.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA — National Center for Forest Therapy
Overseas booking / payment: Checked against sources
Sooperang requires login for booking, and its National Center account-recovery flow requires verification through a mobile phone registered in the customer's own name. This is a confirmed authentication friction for international visitors. Overseas-number, foreign-identity and non-Korean payment completion were not independently tested.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Sooperang reservation portal Sooperang — National Center account verification
Accessibility: Checked against sources
September 2026 guidance lists 10+ accessible parking spaces, ramps, wide passageways, elevators, accessible restrooms, wheelchair/stroller loans and a partly decked trail; not every route is barrier-free.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Accessible Tourism — National Center for Forest Therapy

Official information

Why it matters now

VISITKOREA currently lists walk-in hours of 09:00–18:00 and notes that accommodation and some programs operate separately; program eligibility and reservations should be checked before travel.

Why go

It expands Korean wellness travel beyond spas and clinics into a landscape-based experience focused on guided forest activity, rest and time outdoors.

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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 →209 Therapy-ro, Bonghyeon-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Walk-in visits 09:00–18:00. Accommodation check-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00. Closed the first Monday of each month (Tuesday if that Monday is a holiday). Check program reservations separately.

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