EasyTicket Seoeonamu Forest (Hornbeam Forest)
📍 운봉읍 행정리, Namwon
Seoeonamu Forest is an old village grove in Haengjeong Village, Unbong. Trees that have grown for nearly 200 years stand in rows, casting deep shade even in midsummer.
The path through the forest is flat, so it's manageable for visitors of all ages. It isn't large, but the light filtering through the trees is lovely, making it a frequent rest stop.
Visitor information
| Address | 전북특별자치도 남원시 운봉읍 운봉행정길 8-9 |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Check official information |
| Closed days | Check official information |
| Admission | Check official information |
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Useful tips
- The deep shade makes it a good place to pause around midday in midsummer.
- The path is flat, so it's also easy to walk with children or older visitors.
- Because the grove sits inside a village, it's best to walk quietly and avoid disturbing residents' daily life.
- Checking the map and nearby paths, this village is listed as the starting point for Course 1 of the Jirisan Dulle-gil trail and the Baraebong Dulle-gil trail, so it looks like a good short rest stop before or after a longer walk.
- A village grove isn't somewhere to linger noisily like a major tourist attraction, so even when taking photos, it's best to check resident traffic and private spaces first.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a meaningful forest to visit even briefly?
The Korea Tourism Organization's Every Corner of Korea introduces Seoeonamu Forest as a grove in Haengjeong-ri, Unbong-eup, Namwon, noting that about 100 trees gather to form a dense woodland. Think of it less as a large-scale sight and more as a place to enjoy shade and the atmosphere of an old village grove.
