Situated only 40 minute's drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars. Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.
information
- Hiking Course Jungmisan Observatory Mountain Summit 833 M Approx. 90 Min Round Trip Br Jungmisan Oksan 577 50 Sogunisan 660 Yumyeongsan 862 3 Hr
- Available Facilities Forest Ecology Experience Outdoor Observation Campsite Group Accommodations
- Restrooms Available
- Capacity Varies By Program
- Experience age Varies By Program
- Experience guide One-day Evening Program Br - Overnight Family Group More Than 30 People School Vacation
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-10-7244-3498
- Parking facilities Available
- Season of use Varies By Program
location
1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do