Address

763-4, Wondae-ri, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 인제군 인제읍 원대리 763-4

Type

Ecological Tourist Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-461-9696

• Information
  Introduction
  From 1974 to 1995, Wondae-ri Birch Forest has been reforested with approxmiately 690,000 birch trees in an area of 138 hectares, with 25 hectares of land being used as children's forest experience center. Tour of the forest is available by following its walking trail, only after completing a registration at the forest entrance. The forest was designed to promote educational and environmental values and recognize the beauty unique to the birch forest.
  
  Mountain Not Access Period
  Access limited due to forest fire prevention and environment protection on the following periods:
  * Spring - February 1 - May 15
  * Autumn - November 1 - December 15
  ※ Subject to change due to climate changes and unforseen circumstances. Please check official website before visiting.
  
  Hiking Course
  [Trail]
  Course 1 (Birch Forest Course) 0.9km: 40-50 minutes
  Course 2 (Healing Course) 1.5km: 1 hour 30 minutes
  Course 3 (Exploration Course) 1.1km: 40 minutes
  Course 4 (Danger Course) 3km: 2 hours
  Course 5 (Healing Course) 0.86km: 30 minutes
  Course 6 (Hard Course) 2.24km: 1 hour 50 minutes
  Course 7 (Short Course) 1.0km: 50 minutes
  
  Operating Hours
  [Forest hours]
  Summer season (May 16-Oct.31) 9:00-18:00
  Winter Season (Dec. 16-Jan.31) 9:00-17:00
  
  [Hiking hours]
  Summer season (May 3-Oct.31) 9:00-15:00
  Winter season (Dec. 16-Jan. 31) 9:00-14:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Forest classroom, observation deck, ecological pond, hiking trail 5.9km, 2 restrooms, 2 parking areas
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Available
  
  
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    Songkang Canoe School (송강 카누학교)

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    Soyangho Lake (Inje Section) (소양호-인제)

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    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
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• Accommodation

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    INJE HOTEL (인제호텔)

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    Type : Inn/Motel
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Seoul to Inje]
  Take the intercity bus from Dong Seoul Bus Bus Terminal to Inje Intercity Bus Terminal.
  
  From Inje Intercity Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Wondae-ri Birch Forest Entrance. (approx. 20,000 won)
  
  

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