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A Walk Through Jinan’s Forest Therapy Center Ahead Of Its Grand Opening
The guest room interior at the Jinan National Forest Healing Center in Jinan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea, on September 27, 2025, features bed frames and walls made of hinoki cypress, allowing visitors to experience phytoncides indoors. At 650 meters above sea level in Jinan's highlands, the Jinan National Forest Healing Center officially opens on October 15, offering visitors a place to rest, heal, and stay overnight in nature. Nestled in Baegundong Valley, the 617-hectare center features six forest trails totaling 11 km, a healing center, visitor complex, cafeteria, and 74 guest rooms for up to 270 people, including nine accessible rooms. Constructed with 576 cubic meters of timber, the buildings store 296 tons of carbon. Programs include forest walks, hammock meditation, tea ceremonies, singing bowls, cypress dome saunas, and health monitoring, combining body and mind restoration. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
