Bijarim Forest
비자림
Two loops split at a crossroads inside the wood. Course A is about 2.2 km of level volcanic-cinder path, 40 minutes to an hour, and takes a pushchair or wheelchair with help on the slopes; course B includes rough stone and does not. Dogs are not admitted, which separates this from most Jeju walks.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 비자림
- Address
- 55 Bijasup-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Hours notes
- The times above come from the Jeju Tourism Information Center's reply of 22 April 2024 in the Q&A panel of the same Visit Jeju page, not from its structured visitor information, which gives the ticketing deadline and year-round opening but no opening time at all. The reply is the only place the two appear together, and it adds that the ticket office confirmed entry is not permitted before ticketing opens.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Admission
- ₩3,000
- Area
- 448,165 m²
Prices
| Adult(adult) | ₩3,000 |
|---|---|
| Youth(youth) | ₩1,500 |
| Child(child) | ₩1,500 |
| Admission(visitors with a disability) | FreeCheck the operator's current notice for the detailed exemption rules. |
Source: Visit Jeju — Bijarim Forest ·
Visiting rules
- Food and drinkAllowed with conditions
- No food or drink except bottled water
- Visit Jeju — Bijarim Forest ·
- PetsNot allowed
- Visit Jeju — Bijarim Forest ·
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Frequently asked questions
How old are the trees?
Between 500 and 800 years. There are around 2,800 of them across 448,165 m², typically 7–14 m tall with trunks 50–110 cm in diameter.
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