The park is located near Deogyusan National Park, a region known for its high-altitude ecological diversity.
The onsite insect museum houses over 2,000 species and 13,000 specimens of insects.
The facility features a large-scale tropical botanical garden that maintains a consistent climate for exotic plants year-round.
It is specifically designed to support the Muju Firefly Festival, which celebrates the local 'Moon-firefly' (Luciola lateralis) and its habitat.
Bandi Land is a nature-themed educational park located in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk State, centered around the conservation and study of fireflies. The site features the Muju Firefly Museum, which displays thousands of insect specimens and provides insights into the region's indigenous firefly population. Visitors can explore a botanical garden, a swimming pool, and an ecological forest designed to highlight local biodiversity. The park serves as the primary hub for the annual Muju Firefly Festival, an event dedicated to environmental preservation. The facility includes a camping site and log cabins for overnight stays within the natural surroundings. It functions as a specialized center for natural history, combining interactive exhibits with outdoor forest trails.
The central observation tower, which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding forested mountains.
Visit the insect museum first to get a better understanding of the local ecology before hiking the trails.
If planning to stay overnight, book the log cabins well in advance, as they are highly sought after by local families.
Bring insect repellent if you plan to visit the outdoor botanical sections during the summer months.
Do not attempt to catch or touch insects in the outdoor ecological areas, as the park is dedicated to conservation and habitat protection.
Closed on Mondays for regular maintenance.
Maintain silence in the indoor insect museum to avoid disturbing the exhibits and other visitors; stay on marked trails to protect the fragile firefly habitat.
