Basic Information
| Postal Code | 24552 |
| Homepage | www.foresttrip.go.kr |
| Address | 265, Gwangchiryeong-ro 1794beon-gil, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do |
Usage Information
| Capacity | Up to 488 people (Accommodations: 120 people / Park visitor: 450 people) |
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-482-3115 |
| Opening Date | 2006-06-07 |
| Parking Facilities | Available * 09:00-12:00 (next day) |
| Operating Hours | [Accommodation] Check-in 14:00 / Check out 12:00 |
Detailed Description
| Restrooms | Available |
| Facility Utilization Fees | [Forest Culture Hall] 40,000-60,000 won [Forest Cabin] Peak season 55,000-140,000 won Off season 40,000-110,000 won [Forest Experience Center] Peak season 13,000-15,000 won Off season 10,000-13,000 won |
| Admission Fees | [Individuals] Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won [Groups] Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Group rate applies to 30 people or more. |
| Parking Fees | [Peak Season (July 1-August 31) & weekends and holidays] Light-weight car 2,000 won Small-sized car 3,000 won Middle-sized car 4,000 won Large-sized car 5,000 won [Off-season (September 1-June 30) & weekdays] Light-weight car 1,500 won Small-sized car 2,000 won Middle-sized car 3,000 won Large-sized car 4,000 won |
| Available Facilities | Forest Culture Hall, Forest Cabin, walking path, hiking path |
| Reservation Info for Natives | Online reservation |
Gwangchi Recreational Forest is located near Gwangchiryeong Pass (alt. 800 meters). The pass encompasses waterfalls and valleys in a dense forest. Gwangchi Tunnel connects the areas of Yanggu and Inje to the East Sea, making the forest a great addition to travel itineraries. The recreational area serves as a retreat for residents and helps to support the local economy through tourism.
