A Day in Taean Beginning in a 100-Year-Old Anmyeonsong Pine Forest

Anmyeon pine trees, managed by Chungcheongnam-do since 1966 after serving as Goryeo palace timber

The heart of Anmyeondo Natural Recreation Forest is a grove of Anmyeon pines roughly 100 years old. Since the Goryeo period, the pines of Anmyeondo were used as materials for palace construction and ships. As logging and damage increased, the royal court placed them under special management, and Chungcheongnam-do has managed them directly since 1966.

The recreation forest opened in 1992. Anmyeon pine is Korea’s native red pine, and the collective pine forests around Anmyeondo were designated a National Forest Cultural Heritage in 2019. This is why visitors to Anmyeondo, a coastal destination, can explore the history of a forest connected with timber, shipbuilding, and royal management rather than seeing only sandy beaches.

Visiting hours: 09:00–18:00 from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February

Visiting hours are listed as 09:00–18:00 from March through October and 09:00–17:00 from November through February. Since the closing time differs by one hour depending on the season, it is safer in winter to plan to enter before 15:00 rather than schedule a late-afternoon walk.

Information about closing days differs by source. Korea Tourism Organization-related information lists the first Monday of every month; a Chungcheongnam-do on-site notice from October 2025 lists the first Saturday of every month, with the following day if it is a public holiday; and a Chungcheongnam-do citizen reporter post lists the first Wednesday. Be sure to reconfirm whether the site is closed on your visit date by calling 041-674-5019 or checking notices on the official website.

• Main phone: 041-674-5019
• Official website: https://www.anmyonhuyang.go.kr/
• Published information desk hours: Daily 09:00–18:00

Adults 1,500 won and passenger cars 3,000 won: Costs needed at the ticket office

According to recent guidance from a Chungcheongnam-do citizen reporter, individual admission fees are 1,500 won for adults, 1,300 won for teenagers and soldiers, and 700 won for children. Group rates are listed as 1,300 won, 1,100 won, and 500 won, respectively. However, older tourism information still lists the adult fee as 1,000 won, so it is advisable to confirm the fee applied on-site before departure.

According to the parking fee information, small and midsize passenger cars cost 3,000 won, large vehicles cost 5,000 won, and eco-friendly vehicles cost 1,500 won for small and midsize vehicles and 2,500 won for large vehicles. Since the parking lot is used for both lodging and day visits, preparing admission and parking fees separately makes payment easier.

After entering 3195-6 Anmyeon-daero: How not to confuse the arboretum with the recreation forest

The address is 3195-6 Anmyeon-daero, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. This section is about 15 km from the center of Anmyeon-eup toward Gonam and Yeongmok Port. Drive straight from Kkotji Intersection toward Gonam and Yeongmok Port; the fence of Anmyeondo Arboretum appears on the right, followed by the recreation forest ticket office and parking lot on the left.

Because the road curves in this section, on-site guidance advises drivers to watch for straight-moving vehicles when turning left into the entrance. Official sources do not provide walking-access information based on public transportation stations or exits. For first-time visitors coming from Seoul, Daejeon, or elsewhere, it is therefore practical to separately check bus schedules and taxi availability from Taean Intercity Bus Terminal or Anmyeon Bus Terminal.

• Road-name address: 3195-6 Anmyeon-daero, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• By car: Head toward Gonam and Yeongmok Port from Kkotji Intersection
• Parking: Check information about the paid parking lot

A 3.5 km trail and an accessible sharing trail: Choosing between one and two hours

A trail of approximately 3.5 km is indicated behind the forest cabins. For a day visit without lodging, allow about one hour focusing on the entrance and main forest paths. If you walk the full 3.5 km section, it is better to allow at least two hours, including photography and rest.

If you are looking for the accessible sharing trail, tourism information lists wheelchair rentals, accessible parking spaces, wheelchair access at the main entrance, and accessible restrooms. However, the slope and surface conditions across the forest paths and the number of wheelchairs available may vary on the day. Visitors using strollers or manual wheelchairs should therefore call 041-674-5019 in advance to ask about routes and facility availability.

18 forest cabins and peak-season reservations: Why you should bring cooking equipment separately

Anmyeondo Natural Recreation Forest has forest cabins, a forest recreation hall, a forest exhibition hall, an observation deck, a children’s playground, and fitness facilities. Introductory materials mention 18 forest cabins arranged along the mountain slope, and advance reservations are required for lodging facilities.

Reviews and information materials explain that some forest cabins have only a gas range and no dishes or cooking utensils. Recheck the amenities for each room on the lodging reservation page, and if you plan to prepare meals, it is safest to bring your own cooking equipment, dishes, and toiletries. Peak-season reservations may be conducted by lottery or on a first-come, first-served basis for remaining rooms, according to notices on the integrated forest recreation platform.

Anmyeondo Arboretum across the road: Extending your Taean itinerary to Kkotji Beach

Anmyeondo Arboretum is across from the recreation forest, making it convenient to visit both on the same day. However, do not assume that the two facilities have the same entrance or admission ticket. Reviews repeatedly mention confusion about the locations of the arboretum and natural recreation forest, so after parking, it is best to first confirm the viewing areas and directions at the ticket office.

If you want to see the sunset over the West Sea, you can connect Kkotji Beach as an afternoon stop. Chungcheongnam-do states that Anmyeondo has 14 beaches, including Kkotji, Bangpo, Sambong, Baeksajang, and Baramare. The recreation forest offers pine woods, while the Kkotji area offers coastal scenery, making them distinct parts of an itinerary. If you include a two-hour forest walk, an arboretum visit, and sunset at Kkotji in one day, leave separate time for meals and travel.

The difference between “quiet weekdays” and “check the information map,” repeated in reviews

Visitor reviews describe the site as relatively uncrowded on weekdays, while also saying that the routes through the arboretum and recreation forest can be confusing and that the guidance may feel insufficient. If it is your first visit, save time by confirming the trail lengths, restroom locations, starting point of the accessible sharing trail, and directions to the lodging and exhibition hall at the ticket office immediately after entering.

Forests are directly affected by wind, rain, fallen leaves, and insects more than paved tourist attractions are. If you plan to walk the long 3.5 km route, wear shoes with good traction and bring water, as well as seasonal wind and insect protection. YouTube searches did not produce results as of August 12, 2026, due to tool allocation limits, so no videos were included in the list.