Ahopsan Forest

Korean name: 아홉산숲

Busan

Ahopsan Forest lies at the foot of Mt. Ahopsan in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang, Busan, where visitors can see unspoiled nature and ecology. Bamboo and cypress groves and old Geumgang pines are part of the scenery.

About

Ahopsan Forest sits at the foot of Mt. Ahopsan in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan, where visitors can see a natural environment and ecosystem that have not been damaged.

The forest includes planted stands of bamboo, hinoki cypress, cedar and ginkgo trees, along with natural forest that has Geumgang pines aged about 100 to 300 years. It covers 520,000 square meters and has been kept as a private forest for about 400 years.

To protect nature, only a limited number of visitors with advance reservations may enter. Visits stay within limits that do not harm the forest, and there are also forest activities and play programs for children, as well as guided forest commentary.

Key details

Address: 37-1 Midong-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00). Advance reservation required.
Closed: Open year-round
Contact: 051-721-9183
Region: Busan

Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.