🌿 Hwadam Forest & Gonjiam Somyeon Gukbap Travelogue “A healing lap in nature → A bowl of hot soup! A perfect day

#TravelCourse #HwadamForest ⸻ 🌱 1. Morning - Departure & Arrival at HwadamForest • Location: 278‑1 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do   • Operating Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–18:00 (Last admission at 17:00), Closed on Mondays  • Admission Fee: • Adults 11,000 won · Teenagers 9,000 won · Children 7,000 won  • Discounts available for LG U+ membership, national meritorious persons, etc.  Tips: • The first time in the morning (9:00 admission) is less crowded, so it's good for taking pictures • Monorail tickets can be purchased separately (5,000–9,000 won), if you don't have the stamina, it's recommended to use it  ⸻ 🚶♀️ 2. Morning - HwadamForest Theme Garden Walk • Walk Time: It's a great place to take a leisurely walk and explore in 2 hours  • Recommended route: Moss Garden → Rhododendron and Azalea Path → Birch Forest → Pine and Bonsai Garden, etc. • Photo zone: Forest tree path, traditional fence path, firefly and memory garden are all Instagram-worthy photo spots! • Rest points: • A cup of coffee at ‘seed green’ cafe & bakery in front of the ticket booth • Lightly recommend Chadol Yeolmu Bibim Guksu or Seafood Pajeon at ‘Bungee-free Tavern’   ⸻ 🥘 3. Lunch – Gonjiam Somyeon Gukbap Restaurant • Recommended restaurant: ‘Choe Mija Somyeon Gukbap’ (57 Gonjiam-ro)  • Opened in 1981, a representative restaurant in Gonjiam with a deep and rich broth and generous portions of head meat  • Also considered the ‘best somyeon gukbap in Korea’  • Nearby restaurants: • Gonjiam Hanwoo Village (Korean beef/raw beef) • Hwadamgol (wild vegetable bibimbap/acorn jelly), Namuhyanggi Cafe (dessert/coffee)  ⸻ 🧘♂️ 4. Afternoon – Light digestion & cafe Finishing • Cafe Time: • ‘Namu Hyanggi’ Cafe: Finish leisurely at a quiet and emotional garden cafe  • Or have a cup of coffee while enjoying the scenery right near ‘Gonjiam Hanwoo Village’ • Walking Connection: • Take a quick look around the walking trail near Gonjiam Resort • You can also take the Hwadam Forest Monorail down to the parking lot