Jangtaesan Recreational Forest
장태산자연휴양림
One of Korea's rare large dawn redwood forests, with a forest sky walk and a suspension bridge. The redwoods turn russet in autumn, making it Daejeon's most photogenic forest.
Jangtaesan Recreational Forest lies at the southern end of Daejeon's western district. It began as a dawn redwood plantation started by private individuals in the 1970s and was later taken over and managed by the city government. Thousands of tall, straight dawn redwoods grow here. Highlights include the roughly 12-meter-high 'Forest Sky Walk' and the 'Sky Tower' that passes through the canopy, as well as the Chulto Suspension Bridge spanning the valley, from which you can look down on the redwoods. In mid-November, the dawn redwoods turn orange-red, and weekends get crowded. Admission is free, and wooden cabins in the forest for overnight stays must be booked in advance. The full trail takes about 1.5–2 hours, with gentle slopes, making it suitable for families. Getting there: take a bus from downtown Daejeon to Jangtaesan, about 1 hour, but buses run infrequently, so a taxi or self-drive (about 30 minutes) is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (Skywalk hours shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Daejeon O-World
- Sangso-dong Recreational Forest
- Former Chungnam Provincial Office
- Yuseong Hot Springs
- Sungsimdang Bakery
- Daejeon Jungang Market
- Sojedong Railway Village
- Daejeon Museum of Art & Lee Ungno Museum