Bijarim Forest, Natural monument forest in Jeju, South Korea
Bijarim Forest is a protected natural monument on Jeju Island composed of thousands of Japanese nutmeg trees growing closely together in a dense woodland setting. The canopy above creates deep shade along winding paths, forming a cool forest environment with thick vegetation.
The Japanese nutmeg trees at this site have been growing for 500 to 800 years, establishing one of the oldest single-species forests of its kind. Official protection came to preserve this rare woodland ecosystem for future generations.
The forest serves as a gathering place where people come to reconnect with nature and experience the landscape that has shaped the island's identity. Visitors and locals alike walk through the tree-lined paths to find moments of reflection in this protected space.
The forest offers two marked walking paths of different lengths suitable for various fitness levels and abilities. Visitors should wear comfortable footwear since the ground can be uneven and the forest floor remains damp and cool throughout the day.
The ancient trees release a natural substance into the air that many visitors feel affects their sense of well-being during a walk. This invisible quality of the forest explains why people often leave feeling more refreshed and rejuvenated.
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