Take a walk across the ancient forest of Jeju-do to rest your tired body and soul and familiarize yourself with the wonders of nature.

Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park

Address : 594-1, Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Inquiry: +82-64-772-2488
Website: https://hwansangforest.modoo.at
Operating hours: 09:00-18:00 (opens at 13:00 on Sundays)
Admission fee (including a guided tour): Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers & Children 4,000 won 
Foot bath therapy: 12,000 won; Private tour: 100,000 won; Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal night tour: 35,000 won

The forest is always giving; Cool breeze, fragrant scent, and peace of mind. That is why you don't have to force yourself to do anything in the forest. Just walk wherever you want and if you feel tired, take a break. That is the best way to enjoy the forest.

Meet the Primeval Forest from the Beginning of Time

Gotjawal is a common word used to refer to forest areas in Jeju-do. In the Jeju dialect, 'got' means forest, and 'jawal' means bush. Four Gotjawal forests are especially popular among visitors to the island: Hangyeong-Andeok, Aewol, Jocheon-Hamdeok, and Gujwa-Seongsan. Among the four forests, the one in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si has been designated as Jeju Gotjawal Provincial Park.
Sitting at the northern end of Gotjawal Provincial Park, the forest in Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park was created when trees, grass, and flowers settled on land formed by hardening lava that erupted from Donurioreum Parasitic Cone. Gotjawal is a volcanic forest formed on round, lumpy basalt, which makes its appearance wildly different from inland forests. The roots of tall trees are clearly exposed above ground, creating an impressive sight to behold, due to the characteristics of Gotjawal, which lacks of top soil. The unique ecology of Gotjawal is also intriguing, with raspberries growing in the cold of January and leaves falling in April when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Sumgol Valley is another unique space shaped by the unique topography of Gotjawal, where the 15℃ wind blows all year round. In addition, you don’t want to miss the filming locations for the band BTS' The Most Beautiful Moment in Life album cover and the variety show, Law of the Jungle.

So Many Ways to Enjoy Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park

The guided tour is a highly recommended way to fully enjoy Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park. There is no need to pay additional fees for the tour, which departs every hour on the dot from 09:00, as it is included in the admission fee. The guided tour covers a 600 meter section of the 1-km walking trail, and takes around 50 minutes to complete. The number of participants per tour is limited to 30 to offer the best experience. Participants must purchase their admission tickets online in advance. After the guided tour, you can freely wander around the park. The guided tour is provided at the specified time, even when there is only one visitor.

There is also a private tour that is a customized program for those who want a more in-depth tour experience. Each tour accommodates between one to 15 participants, and you can choose from the eight resident guides at the park. The night tour, held once a month during the full moon, provides a special opportunity to discover the hidden charms of Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park. Maximum of 10 people can participate in the night tour.
After walking around Gotjawal, don't miss the foot bath therapy with natural herbal medicine ingredients. The Damang Foot Bath Café in the park has 110 individualized foot baths with waters from the underground source. Oriental medicine tea made of acorus gramineus is provided to guests using the foot bath therapy, which takes around 30 minutes.

After walking around Gotjawal, don't miss out on foot bath therapy using natural herbal medicine ingredients. The Damang Foot Bath Café in the park has an individual foot bath facility with 110 seats. Oriental medicine tea made of acorus gramineus is provided to those who use the foot bath therapy, and the treatment takes 30 minutes. All water used for foot baths is groundwater.

NOTE

Hwansangsup Forest Gotjawal Park offers lodging for short-term and long-term guests. There are two lodging facilities: Supsokjip, which guests can use as a private house, and Subangjiyeong, which uses a the second floor of a detached house. Supsokjip can accommodate up to eight people, and Subangjiyeong can accommodate up to five.

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