Busan Healing Forest
부산치유의숲
About
Shaded forest trails with tree-name plaques, a stream, wooden deck rests and a hilltop Big Rock rest area.
Tree-name plaques mark the shaded paths at Busan Healing Forest, where the walk passes a stream and reaches the Big Rock rest area (큰바위쉼터) near the top. Wooden deck rest spots are scattered through the forest, and a healing yard (치유마당) offers another place to pause. It is quiet and well kept on the lower paths, though this is more of a small hike than a flat, leisurely garden stroll. Choose a route by difficulty: some sections suit an easy walk, while others climb more steeply. Paths can be narrow, and unpaved stretches limit stroller access. The scenery is mainly woodland rather than a sequence of grand viewpoints; reviewers differ on how rewarding the upper trails feel. Families, walkers and light hikers are the natural fit, especially if you want shade and a little exercise rather than a designed attraction. Admission is free. The forest is listed as open around the clock, and parking is free in a lot across the crosswalk from the entrance. There is a restroom near the entrance, but no shop or vending machines, so bring water. Busan National University’s academic forest runs the site; organized forest programs need advance booking through Busan’s integrated reservation system, with some bookings also handled by phone. Booking generally opens around the 20th of the month, though timing varies by program. Pets are not allowed, and collecting sand or play materials from the forest is prohibited.
Local tips
- Bring water — there are no shops or vending machines.
- Park across the crosswalk from the entrance.
- Check the route difficulty before setting out; some paths are steep and narrow.
- Book a forest program online in advance; openings usually begin around the 20th of the month.
- Leave pets and forest-collected play materials at home.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 00:00–00:00
- Monday
- 00:00–00:00
- Tuesday
- 00:00–00:00
- Wednesday
- 00:00–00:00
- Thursday
- 00:00–00:00
- Friday
- 00:00–00:00
- Saturday
- 00:00–00:00