Geumgang Pine Forest is located in Bonsin-ri, 5.7km away from the seat of Subi-myeon. Unlike typical pine trees, geumgang pine trees have straight branches and red-colored trunk. The forest provides a great chance to observe geumgang pine trees and breathe fresh air of them. There are a number of facilities including camping grounds, a water fountain, nature trails, and a suspension bridge. You can register for a forest tour and learn about geumgang trees as well. Nearby are Mt. Geomma Natural Recreational Forest and Baekam hot spring.
Description
- Location : Bonsin-ri Subi-myeon Yeongyang-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do (national forest)
- Area : 3,461ha
- Nature Trail : ⓛ 1.5km(2-hour course) ② 4km(4-hour course)
- Accommodation: in Mt. Geomma Natural Recreational Forest.
- Visitors last year : 19,406
What to see?
- Geumgang Pine Trees
- Wild flowers
- 30 years ago, pine oil extraction trail
- Various kinds of fish
What Can I See Here?
- ornet Fishes, Minnows, Sweetfishes, Moroco Kumgangensis
- Fish Dams(indigenous fishes), Dammed pool for irrigations
- A eco tour
- A suspension bridge
Forest Guide
- Reservation : day 82-54-730-8140, at night(on holidays) 82-54-732-1601
- The forest guide provides you an opportunity to explore the forest and learn about nature.
- Registration : Yeongdeok National Forest Office of the Nambu Korean Forest Service
- Contact : Phone 82-54-730-8140 Fax(on holidays) 82-54-732-9420
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