Address

763-4, Wondae-ri, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 인제군 인제읍 원대리 763-4번지 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 4-Oct.31) 9:00-18:00
  Winter Season (Dec. 15-Jan.31) 9:00-17:00
  
  [Hiking hours]
  Summer season (May 4-Oct.31) 9:00-15:00
  Winter season (Dec. 15-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
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Songkang Canoe School (송강 카누학교)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Kayaking/ Canoeing
    Songkang Canoe School is located in Naerincheon Stream and offers educational programs and tours led by a professional training team certified by the Ministry ...

  • 

    Naerincheon Stream Rafting (내린천 래프팅)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Rafting
    Rafting is a challenging recreational activity in which a team of six to eight people navigates fast-flowing rivers. Rafting not only offers excitement, but als...

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    Inje Speedium Resort Circuit (인제스피디움리조트 서킷)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : ATV/ Cart/ Off-road/ Car Racing
    Inje Speedium is the space where ardent racing car fans can experience the dizzy speed of racing cars. You can also meet world-class drivers at the domestic mot...

  • 

    Naerincheon River Pothole-Gangwon Peace National Geopark (내린천 포트홀-강원평화지역 국가지질공원)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Naerincheon River starts out as a small stream on Bungnyongsan Mountain and flows down Sogyebangsan Mountain before joining with other small valley streams to c...

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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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