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Geumgangsong Ecorium (금강송 에코리움) - Homepage : pinestay.com - Tel : Geumgangsong is a pine tree that is deemed a superior wood variety due to its red hue, minimal cracking, and straight trunk. This tree has been rigorously safeguarded and managed since ancient times, including regulated production and preservation, earning it the moniker "royal pine tree." Situated within the Red Pine Habitat in Uljin, the Geumgangsong Ecorium is a lodging faoffers a variety of facilities: cozy lodging, a Geumgangsong-themed exhibition hall, a sauna, a restaurant, and a trail for forest excursions. It is a highly recommended destination for those seeking an idyllic retreat amid pristine nature with a range of activities. Visitors can immerse themselves in stress-relieving pursuits such as trekking along trails lined with towering red pines, practicing yoga, and crafting soap.  - Address : 552 Sibiryeong-ro, Geumgangsong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapac...

Hackberry Tree in Bukbu-ri (창원북부리팽나무) - Homepage : culture.changwon.go.kr - Tel : Hackberry Tree in Bukbu-ri is the most famous “celebrity tree” in Changwon. It became famous after appearing in episodes 7 and 8 of the popular drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022).” The tree sits on a hilltop, allowing visitors to enjoy the cool breeze and the panoramic view of Changwon's old neighborhood. Bukbu-ri village entrance has signposts leading to the hackberry here and there with drawings of dolphins symbolizing the drama (the drama protagonist’s favorite animal), making it convenient for tourists to reach the tree. The hackberry tree is estimated to be over 500 years old, and its size and scale cannot be captured with a camera in one frame. It is a protected tree designated by the state, visitors are advised to refrain from touching or getting close to the tree. - Address : 102-1 Bukbu-ri, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information...

Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree (원주 반계리 은행나무) - Homepage : www.wonju.go.kr - Tel : The ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju has been protected as a natural monument since its designation on January 31, 1964. The exact age of the tree is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 800 years old. The tree reaches a total x_height of 33 meters, with a crown stretching 37.5 meters east-west, and 31 meters north-south. According to the legend about the tree's origin, it was planted by a member of the Seongju Lee family, who stopped for a drink of water here and left his staff standing in the ground when he left. The staff then grew into the tree. Another legend about the tree states there is a white snake living in the tree, which is why it has grown so strong and big today. The local farmers believe they will have a good harvest if the whole tree turns gold in fall. - Address : 42 Banjeori 2-gil, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : ...

Café Sea & Tree (씨앤트리 카페) - Homepage : http://씨앤트리.com/ - Tel : Sea & Tree is a distinctive café and bakery located right on the beach. It encompasses multiple levels, with the café areas stretching from the first to the fourth floors, and a rooftop area on the fifth. The café offers an extensive array of drinks and baked goods. For weekday brunch, they offer Sea & Tree Platter, a special toast salad platter, which includes toast accompanied by various sides and a salad. Each floor of the café boasts a panoramic view of the East Sea. The first floor features an open outdoor setting, while the third and fourth floors are designated as no-kids zones. Additionally, this café operates a pension and a swimming pool, enhancing the leisure options available to visitors. - Address : 808 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Sea & Tree Platter (Toast Salad Platter) - Inquiries and Guides +82-51-727-140...

5.16 Tree Tunnel (Road 5.16 Forest Tunnel) (5.16도로숲터널) - Homepage : - Tel : The 5.16 Road is the first national highway of Jeju and connects the cities of Jeju and Seogwipo. Drive the winding road toward Seogwipo to the points about 2.6 to 1.2 kilometers at a distance from Hallasan Seongpanak Rest Area to reach a tree tunnel shaped like an arch made with evergreen trees and deciduous trees. At the northern entrance to the tree tunnel, there is a sign reading, “The road is more beautiful if you drive slowly.” The road here is narrow and has many curves, causing a risk of accidents, so drivers should be careful. Another reason to slow down while driving on this road is to appreciate the surrounding scenery. Located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain, the road provides various aspects of nature throughout the four seasons. Trees that extend out from both sides of the road and are bent as if embracing the sky provide cool shade in the summer, red leaves in the fall, and dazzling...

Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum (강릉 솔향수목원) - Homepage : www.gn.go.kr/solhyang - Tel : Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum was built in 2008 and opened on October 30, 2013 in Gujeong-ri, Gujeong-myeon. The arboretum was formed around the scenic Yongsogol Valley and the foothills of Chilseongsan Mountain, which still preserves the prestigious Geumgang pine tree forest. The arboretum spreads across an area of 78.5 ha and is organized in 25 themes that boast a total of 220,000 plants of 1,127 different species. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of scenery that change with season as well as themed areas such as eco-forest path dense with a colony of ginger trees and bamboos, pine forest square, wildflower gardens and more. The main attraction of this arboretum is the walking path named "Breath of Thousand Years Healing Path." - Address : 156 Sumogwon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Fores...