Forest trip on the slopes of Yongmunsan | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

As you approach Yongmunsan Tourist Complex, the first sight to catch your eye is Yongmunsan, which stands 1,157 meters tall. The majestic mountainous terrain and stunning rock formations of Yongmunsan, which embraces the complex, are reminiscent of Geumgangsan. The summit of Yongmunsan was previously a restricted area but was opened in 2007, attracting many hikers. The main attractions include Yongmunsa Temple and the natural monument Yongmunsa Ginkgo Tree. The ginkgo tree at Yongmunsa, which visitors seek out first, is over 60 meters tall, more than 12 meters in circumference, and estimated to be about 1,100 to 1,300 years old. It is the largest and oldest ginkgo tree surviving in Korea and the largest in East Asia. Within the complex, there is a traditional food village near the entrance, an eco-friendly agriculture museum, a nostalgic youth museum, Jeongjiguksabu Dobi Monument, and Yongmunsan District War Memorial. The complex also features a large lawn plaza, camping grounds, a fountain, and an outdoor performance hall, making it a year-round popular attraction. Nearby, a pension village has been established, offering lodging options.

Yongmunsan Traditional Food Village, located within the Yongmunsan Tourist Complex, is situated at the entrance before reaching Yongmunsa Temple. The village is in Sinjeom-ri, surrounded by mountains, with Yongmuncheon flowing north-south. In 1914, due to administrative district mergers, Ongjeom-ri, Sinchon-ri, and parts of Joja-ri combined to become Sinjeom-ri and were incorporated into Yongmun-myeon. The village operates over 20 restaurants offering various Korean dishes such as deodeok bulgogi, ssambap, mountain vegetable bibimbap, pajeon, acorn jelly, and grilled deodeok, and there is also a coffee shop. The paid parking lot across the street is spacious and not crowded even on weekends. Nearby attractions include Yongmunsa Temple, Jeongjiguksa Budobi, the Eco-friendly Agriculture Museum, and the Memory of Youth Museum, along with campgrounds and pension complexes.

중앙선 용문역에서 동북쪽으로 약 9km정도 떨어진 용문산 중턱에 있는 ‘용문사’는 신라 신덕왕 2년(913) 에 대경대사가 지었다. 세종대왕 때 다시 지어 두 개의 불상과 여덟 개의 보살상을 모셨다. 6.25사변으로 많이 파괴되었으나, 현재 보수하여 대웅전과 종각 등 세 개의 부속건물이 있다.

자연생태박물관은 생태계의 표본과 실물을 전시하여 생태계를 한눈에 볼 수 있고, 영상으로도 관람할 수 있다. 자연학습 체험장에는 우리나라에서 멸종되어져가고 있는 토종 야생화가 약200여종이 전시, 분포되어져 있어 어린이 및 청소년들에게 산 교육장이 되고 있으며 아울러 온가족이 여가시간에 즐길 수 있는 체험장으로 꾸며져 있어 우리나라의 야생화를 관찰할 수 있으며, 또한 전문가이드에 항상 상주하여 도움을 주고 있다.