Haenam Duryunsan Jangchun Forest Trail, Jeonnam Forest Trail You Want to Walk

Healing Forest Trail Following the Waterway Gains Attention, Secures 150 Million KRW Incentive for Grand Prize

The Cheonnyeon Forest Trail of Duryunsan in Haenam has a gentle slope, making it easily accessible for various age groups. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] The Jangchun Millennium Forest Trail on Duryunsan Mountain in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, was selected as the Best Forest Trail in Jeonnam to Walk in 2021.

According to Haenam-gun on the 18th, the selection of the Jeonnam forest trails to walk, aimed at discovering and promoting excellent forest trail resources in the southern provinces, received applications from 22 sites across 15 cities and counties. After document review, expert on-site evaluation, and preference surveys using SNS, the Jangchun Forest Trail was honored with the top award.

Haenam-gun secured a commendation as the best institution along with a prize of 1 million KRW and an incentive of 150 million KRW.

The Jangchun Forest Trail stretches about 4 km from the entrance of Duryunsan, Haenam’s famous mountain, to the main gate of Daeheungsa Temple. It is adjacent to a valley, making it the most suitable for this year’s theme, “Healing Forest Trail Walking Along the Waterway.”

Because of the abundance of trees, it remains green all year round and blooms with flowers, giving the feeling of spring at all times, hence the name Jangchun. The subtropical forest and valley blend to boast outstanding scenery. The gentle slope makes it easily accessible for various age groups.

Inside the forest trail, a walking path is established where over 800 species of broadleaf trees, including cedar, arborvitae, and camellia, form a cluster, allowing visitors to enjoy forest bathing. Wooden bridges and other structures are also built over the Gugokyusu (Nine-bend flowing water) valley, creating a beautiful landscape.

Walking through the forest trail formed by various plants and primeval forest, visitors can encounter historic sites holding many legends, including the UNESCO World Heritage Daeheungsa Temple, National Treasure No. 308 Buk Mireukam Rock-carved Seated Buddha, the Millennium Tree, Iljiam Hermitage, and Nam Mireukam Hermitage.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan said, “Interest in forest trails has increased since COVID-19, and as part of the Haenam-type New Deal Green Project, we are conducting site surveys to expand forest trails to include the four major mountains in the area?Duryunsan, Dalmasan, Geumgangsan, and Heukseoksan?as well as village forests in towns and townships.” He added, “I hope the Jangchun Millennium Forest Trail on Duryunsan becomes the best healing and therapeutic spot to overcome COVID-19.”

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