Ahopsan Forest

True to its name — "nine mountains forest" — Ahopsan Forest sits on a hillside shaped by nine peaks, tended by the same family for nearly 400 years across generations. At 520,000㎡, it's over four times the size of Seoul's Yeouido Park.

It's divided into zones by tree type — bamboo, cypress, cedar, ginkgo — interwoven with patches of natural pine forest 100 to 300 years old. The near-untouched, old-growth feel is exactly why it's been chosen as a filming location for bamboo-grove scenes in multiple movies and dramas.

One thing to know: since it's privately owned, you can't just walk in anytime. Reservations through the official website are required, and showing up without one may mean you can't get in — so book ahead.

Admission is free, but reservation slots are limited, and they fill up fast during peak times (weekends, autumn foliage season). A weekday morning visit is the more relaxed option.

Open 9am–6pm (last entry 5pm), year-round. Free parking available.