Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

– Homepage
www.astrocafe.co.kr

– Tel
+82-10-7244-3498

Situated only 40 minute’s drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars.

Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.

– Address : 1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
Varies by program

– Age Range
Varies by program

– Experience Guide
– One-day evening program
– Overnight family program
– Group program (more than 30 people)
– School vacation program

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-10-7244-3498

– Parking
Available

– Usage Season
Varies by program

– Hiking Course
Jungmisan Observatory ↔ Jungmisan Mountain summit (833 m) (Approx. 90 min / round trip)

Jungmisan Observatory ↔ Oksan Mountain (577 m) (Approx. 50 min / round trip)

Jungmisan Observatory ↔ Sogunisan Mountain (660 m) ↔ Yumyeongsan Mountain summit (862 m) (Approx. 3 hr / round trip)

– Available Facilities
Forest ecology experience, outdoor observation, campsite, group accommodations

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.foresttrip.go.kr

– Tel
+82-31-771-7166

Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang River. During some mornings, the forest’s log cabins are veiled by a thick fog, further adding to the beautiful natural ambience.

Rising 834 meters above sea level, Jungmisan Mountain is a popular sunrise destination frequented by throngs of hikers every year. Thick forests of pine trees create a rooftop of branches from spring to fall. Being surrounded by the tall mountains of Baegunsan, Yumyeongsan, and Yongmunsan, Jungmisan Mountain feels like it is in the inner mountainous region of Gangwon-do, although it is close to Seoul.

The forest has log cabins that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 people as well as campsites that complement the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable walk through the trees on a trail that winds through the heart of the forest.

⊙ Hanwha Resort Yangpyeong (한화리조트 양평)

– Tel
+82-31-772-3811

Hanwha Resort Yangpyeongis located at a quiet location on the foot of Jungmisan Mountain. The white building surrounded by the mountains looks very harmonious with the nature. Visitors can enjoy fresh air provided by the mountains to release stress and worries.