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Eastern Jeju Attractions : bijarim forest
Introduction
Designated as a natural monument, ‘Bijarim Forest’ has a group of about 2,800 nutmeg trees between 500 and 800 years old. They are 7-14m in height and 50-110cm in diameter. This is the largest nutmeg tree forest in the world. In the middle of the forest is an 800-year-old, called ‘Ancestor tree of the Bija trees’. The tree is the oldest tree on Jeju-do Island with height of 25 meters and girth of whopping 6 meters.
Eastern Jeju Attractions : bijarim forest
The evergreen trees emit a lot of Phytoncide, which is said to strengthen immune system and natural healing ability of human body. Actually, nutmeg tree blossoms and the oil are said to be used as insecticides in the past. There are also rare orchids and plants growing in the forest and walkway in the forest renovated for visitors to enjoy forest walks through the wonderful forest.
Eastern Jeju Attractions : bijarim forest
Operating Hours
Mar-Oct: 9:00-18:00 Nov-Feb: 9:00-17:00
Admission Fees
Individuals / Groups of 10 and more people
Adults (25-65): 1,500 / 900 won
Teenagers & Children (7-24): 800 / 450 won
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