This week on Jeju: A to Z, Todd Thacker takes a brief look at one the island’s newest public spaces dedicated to nature and human health, the Seogwipo Forest of Healing in Andeok-myeon.

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A very big benefit of visiting or living on Jeju Island is its variety. As travelers, you can easily fill your day with sightseeing and shopping. Alternatively, you can take a more leisurely approach, mixing in time to enjoy its marine and mountain habitats.

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Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo

One such destination south of Hallasan Mountain is a 174-hectare gem in Jeju’s natural environment. It’s a venerable cedar forest called the Seogwipo Forest of Healing in Andeok-myeon. Overseen by Seogwipo City’s Department of Forest and Recreation Management, it is designed to help you restore your physical and mental health.

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11-km network of 10 trails through 174 hectares of forest

The peripatetic, 11-kilometer network of forest trails takes advantage of the natural dampening effect of the thick forest canopy and towering trees, most over 60 years in age. It is a quiet, soothing place where you can truly appreciate the splendor of nature’s sights, sounds, and scents.

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Trails range from 600 m to 2 km

Each of the 10 well-maintained and family-friendly trails has a nature theme and a charming name in the Jeju language. They range in length from 600 meters to 2 kilometers. Walk as many as you’d like. If you need to rest, there are benches and shelters located strategically along way.

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Forest therapy, health check-ups, healing rooms available

There are also guided forest therapy programs, a health check-up area, a woodwind healing room, and other services that are available with a reservation.

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So if you’d like to take a step back while on your Jeju journey and just get in touch with your inner self and the natural environment, a few hours spent in the heart of Seogwipo’s Healing Forest are an excellent choice.

Todd Thacker KCTV