Seoul Grand Park

What is the Healing Forest?

It is a special space where you can
experience a “Seoul-style” forest healing program
that takes advantage of the accessibility and well-preserved forest.
Healing Forest Guide Map

This is the guide map of the Healing Forest,
the special space of Seoul Grand Park.

The area of 50ha around the valley in Wonji-dong of Cheonggyesan Mountain is rich in forest healing factors such as fir, pine, and pine nut forests, valleys and waterfalls, trails, and various natural vegetation.
In 1984, after 10 native families moved in, and after restoring the forest by restricting entry for 30 years, and it was created as a ‘Healing Forest’ in 2015 and is being used as a place for operating forest healing programs.

Introduce the Healing Forest.

The Seoul Grand Park is surrounded by the Cheonggyesan area (Makgye-dong,
Gwacheon-si) where approximately 10 families were forced to leave the grounds
in 1984 due to park construction. Following the eventual restoration, the
environment is very well preserved for an incomparable environment that
cannot be found within the greater area of Seoul.

Major Facilities

Healing Forest Trail, Water, Wind & Sunshine Healing Zone,
Barefoot Trail, Aroma Garden, Forest Plaza, etc.

Healing factors of the forest

Forests are made up of healing factors such as landscape, phytoncide, negative ions, oxygen, sound, and sunlight.

landscape

The green that makes up the forest relieves eye strain and brings peace of mind. The seasonal sense of the forest that changes with time is another attraction that naturally focuses human attention on it and relieves fatigue.

phytoncide

Phytoncide is a substance produced by trees to protect itself from pests and wounds. Phytoncide is a compound of plant' 'phyton' and killer's 'Cide' to relieve inflammation, and volatile phytoncide which is present in the forest air stimulates the sense of smell of the body to bring stability and comfort.

negative ions

The negative ion that neutralizes the human body, which is prone to acidification in daily lives, are present in large amounts in the pleasant natural environment such as the respiration of forests, the transpiration of soil in the forest, and around valleys or waterfalls.

sound

The sound generated in the forest has the characteristics of a relatively wide pitch white sound that makes humans comfortable and improves concentration. The sound of the forest has different characteristics for each season, and the sound of the forest in spring is the most stable sound.

sunlight

In forests, the effect of blocking ultraviolet rays which are harmful to skin cancer, cataracts, and immunology are better than in cities, making outdoor activities possible for a long time. Sunlight is widely used as a method of preventing or treating depression by promoting serotonin secretion and is essential for the synthesis of vitamin D, which strengthens bones and helps the differentiation of cells.

Health Benefits of
Forest Healing

01 Effective in relieving symptoms of depression.

치유의 숲 체험 전후에 따른 HRSD(임상평가우을증상), BDI지수(자가평가우울증상) 비교 그래프

02 Walking in the forest helps lower blood pressure.

03 Helps to recover quickly after cancer surgery.

04 Atopic dermatitis and asthma are improved in the forest.

치유의 숲 체험 전후에 따른 호기산화질소(기관지염증정도), SCORAD지수(아토피피부염 임상적 증상) 비교 그래프

A forest full of medicines that help health

01 Reduces stress hormone 'CORTISOL'

02 Increases ‘alpha wave’ of brain waves that occur frequently in a stable state.

03 Increases ‘NK cells’ that increases immunity.

04 Increases ‘antioxidant enzyme’ that helps prevent aging.

Reservation method

During the operating period (April-November), search for 'Seoul Grand Park Forest Healing' on Seoul Public Service Reservation(http://yeyak.seoul.go.kr)
and apply for the program you wish to participate in!
※ For group application, consult with the person in charge of forest healing (02-500-7562) before and after application

Precautions for Reservation

You can make a reservation after accessing the “Seoul Public Service Reservation” website.
To allow multiple citizens to participate, reservations are limited to twice a day.
You can make a reservation for a group of 3 to 5 people per each, depending on the program.
Please print out the reservation card for ID check.
If you are absent without prior notice after making a reservation, you may be restricted from using the program in the future.
Wear a hat, long clothes, sneakers, or hiking boots. Please bring water to drink, personal cup, towel, and lap blanket.

Children are not allowed, and they will work as a group under the guidance of a forest healing instructor.
Avoid perfumes, cosmetics with strong odors, and colorful clothes.
You can participate after completing the program participation agreem
It is a 40-minute walk from Grand Park Station. Please familiarize yourself with the directions in advance (runners allowed).
Observe the program start time (you can enter 30 minutes before the start of the program).
It may be canceled if the number of applicants is insufficient or weather conditions such as rain.

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