Exploring the Healing Power of Cypress Forests in Gijang
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This summer seems particularly hot, making daily life feel exhausting. To awaken my tired routine, I visited the cypress forest located in Gijang County.
The cypress tree is known for emitting the highest amount of phytoncides, a natural antibacterial substance that helps the tree protect itself from pests and bacteria. As soon as I entered the cypress forest, I was greeted by a refreshing scent that calmed my weary respiratory system and cleared my mind, helping me recover from the fatigue of daily life.
I visited the lush forest path leading to the summit of Dalum Mountain and the nearby hydrangea garden of the Jwagwangcheon Cypress Forest.
Upon arriving at the Okjeongsa parking lot on the way to the Dalum Mountain Cypress Forest, I hurried to explore the area in the morning when the phytoncide levels are highest.
Crossing a small flowing stream, I found myself surrounded by the cypress forest. Though it was still warm, I took deep breaths and immersed myself in the atmosphere.
The Dalum Mountain Cypress Forest is designed to allow visitors to experience ample phytoncides while hiking towards the summit, which takes about 20 minutes. If you choose to walk solely through the cypress forest trail, it takes about an hour to explore this expansive area.
I strolled through the cypress forest path while ascending and descending the hiking trail, marveling at the grandeur of the towering cypress trees reaching towards the sky.
Dalum Mountain, the first scenic spot among Gijang's eight attractions, offers a stunning view of the East Sea. The refreshing cypress forest leading to Dalum Mountain is a favorite hiking route, allowing visitors to enjoy a phytoncide shower.
At the entrance of the Dalum Mountain Cypress Forest, there is a mining village that still retains traces of the Japanese colonial era. I recommend taking a quiet stroll through this village, where you can see well-preserved architectural styles from that time.
While the Dalum Mountain Cypress Forest is dense and majestic, the nearby Jwagwangcheon Hydrangea Garden offers a different charm, allowing visitors to experience a cypress forest close to daily life.
Especially on summer days, the beauty of blooming hydrangeas combined with the intense phytoncide scent creates a relaxing space with benches scattered throughout for resting.
Sitting on a wooden swing in the cypress forest provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of life, and I may have unconsciously found healing in the phytoncide aroma.
With the heat returning, many may feel exhausted. I hope this weekend brings an opportunity to visit a nearby cypress forest with a cold bottle of water and enjoy the healing effects of phytoncides.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/bskijang/224389434846
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