Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest — Local services in Jinbu-myeon

We stop here for rest and refreshment before heading up to Pyongchang ski resort. Have not much info about this forest but round out its served the ecology and good place for activities. My findings... one of the local restaurant here... amazing. Good foos, greatvtaste, informative, promote health dish and most importantly great value. If u wish to eat what Dejangum had made thru local vegie and herbs that she found around the forest ... this is the restaurant that you should try . Everything's was good. At 1st it look lame and boring since most of the dish vegie ... but the taste the feel are very different and nice. I wish to share this restaurant to those who wanted to eat health ... and those wanted to know more about what forest have to offer to us. The owner odd the restaurant ate generous and friendly. He do share what is the benefits of their dish offered. Its a great experience and good place to...

I felt healed after a winter afternoon walk in this peaceful and beautifully calm, ancient forest path outside Woljeongsa Temple. Easy flat 1.9km circular trail starting and ending at the temple lot. Listening to the water of Odaecheon bubbling beneath the iced-over surface of the stream and witnessing snow flurries falling on the fir trees at dusk was magic.

Note that the tourist info office closes by 4.30pm in winter and you should arrange a taxi for the trip back if you aren't doing a temple stay and don't wish to be stranded late. There is a local bus to and fro Jinbu Station - check the schedule at the tourist info kiosk. They have built a new restroom building at the Woljeongsa parking lot with outdoor heated benches and modern indoor heating - it even has a green wall entrance and piped music system. My favourite wonder/find in Odaesan...

A beautiful 1.9km loop on a firm sand track through the fir trees. Very beautiful and well prepared with information boards about the fauna and flora. Also the health benefits about walking in the forest. Simple...