Hapcheon Odosan Healing Forest Solidifies Its Status as a Leading Wellness Destination

Re-designated as an "Excellent Wellness Destination"
A Healing Retreat Where Nature and Experiential Programs Coexist

Hapcheon County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on March 24 that Odosan Healing Forest has once again been designated as one of the "88 Excellent Wellness Destinations" organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, following its initial selection in 2020. This demonstrates the continuous recognition and reputation of the site.

The Excellent Wellness Destinations are major wellness attractions and facilities recommended to inbound tourists. They are selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of content relevance, efforts to attract foreign visitors, operation and management adequacy, and growth potential.

(Photo of Hapcheon Odosan Healing Forest)

Hapcheon Odosan Healing Forest received top marks in the natural healing category during this year’s evaluation, achieving the distinction of being selected consecutively from 2020 through 2026. This has further solidified its status as a leading wellness destination in South Korea.

Located at the foot of Odosan Mountain at an elevation of 1,134 meters, Hapcheon Odosan Healing Forest is a forest healing space connected to Odosan Natural Recreation Forest. It is equipped with various facilities, including the Healing Forest Center, forest houses, and healing forest trails. In particular, it offers experiential programs such as forest healing and thermal therapy led by certified forest healing instructors, as well as forest interpretation and tea therapy. These programs have made it a notable wellness destination that provides visitors with both mental and physical healing as well as relaxation.

The site is also highly regarded for its diverse programs utilizing the natural environment throughout the four seasons, as well as its systematic management and operations, which contribute to building a sustainable wellness tourism model.

Cho Hongnam, Head of the Tourism Promotion Division, stated, "Hapcheon County has continuously developed its foundation as a wellness tourism city based on beautiful natural surroundings. We will continue to discover high-quality wellness content utilizing ecological and forest resources and expand stay-type tourism to establish ourselves as a leading wellness destination in the country."

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