Wanted to relax and feel the cool forest ambiance while breathing in all the goodness and health benefits given off by these special trees? Bijarim Forest is renowned for being the largest nutmeg forest in the world. Its no wonder how it gained its title as Natural Monument No. 374 (Designated on August 19, 1993). Let your spirit and mind free from stress and all the hustle while exploring the Bijarim Forest which is a haven of 2,800 nutmeg trees between 500 and 800 years old. These trees are 7-14m in height and 50-110cm in diameter.
The oldest tree in the island of Jeju is also located in the middle of this forest. The tree is what they call the Ancestor Tree of Bija Trees, which measures 25 meters in height, 5 meters in girth and has been standing proud and strong for 800 long years! Imagine if humans could live that long too.
The forest being beneficial to your health? Well, it is not a myth or a product of some surrounding old legend! The trees emit a lot of phytoncide, a natural chemical that strengthens the immune system and is able to perform natural healing to the human body.
Nutmeg tree blossoms and the oil are said to have been used as insecticides in the past. There are also rare orchids and plants growing in the forest. A walkway through the forest has been installed for visitors to enjoy a stroll through the wonderful forest.
*photo source: https://blog.naver.com/rys21c/221175146730
