In the Jeju dialect, got means forest and jawal means bush. Together, gotjawal signifies the diverse plants that grow atop land formed following a volcanic eruption. Bijarim, a Jeju gotjawal, is home to 2,900 nutmeg trees ranging from 500 to 800 years old. The entire forest has been designated as a natural monument. Two walking courses, one shorter and one longer, comprise the Bijarim Exploration Course over volcanic ash and clay that is easy to walk on. On either course, visitors will pass the New Millennium Nutmeg Tree that is over 800 years old and two entwined trees called the Love Nutmeg. Visit on a rainy day for even more picturesque scenery.
* This column was last updated in June 2021, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.
