The village is named after the UNESCO Memory of the World registered medical encyclopedia written by Heo Jun in 1613.
The Seokgyeong rock formation on the site is oriented toward the sunrise and is locally reputed to provide positive geomantic energy to visitors.
The park was purpose-built to commemorate the legacy of Sancheong as the birthplace of traditional Korean herbal medicine.
The site includes a specialized Deer Park where visitors can view and feed herds of deer.
The village is situated at a high altitude within the Jirisan foothills, creating a distinct microclimate for indigenous medicinal herbs.
Donguibogam Village is a large-scale traditional medicine theme park located on the slopes of Jirisan Mountain, dedicated to the 17th-century medical text Donguibogam. The site features the Sancheong Traditional Medicine Museum, which displays historical medical artifacts and herbal specimens. Guests can engage in herbal foot baths, moxibustion treatments, and meditation sessions in traditional wooden structures. The village contains the Seokgyeong stone mirror, believed by locals to possess unique geomantic energy. Architecture throughout the park utilizes traditional Korean hanok styling to mirror the aesthetics of the Joseon Dynasty. The facility serves as the host venue for the annual Sancheong World Traditional Medicine Anti-Aging Expo. Outdoor pathways connect various pavilions, herb gardens, and a Deer Park. The grounds are designed to promote holistic wellness and the history of Korean oriental medicine.
The Gwigamseok rock lookout point offering a panoramic view of the Jirisan ridgeline.
Wear comfortable, supportive walking shoes as the park is built on a hillside with significant incline changes.
Check the schedule for daily meditation or foot bath sessions at the wellness center upon arrival.
Bring a refillable water bottle to use at the public fountains located throughout the mountain park.
Attempting to cover the entire hillside facility on foot without utilizing the intermittent rest areas.
Closed on Mondays; if a public holiday falls on a Monday, the facility closes the following day.
Maintain a quiet tone in meditation areas; remove shoes before entering indoor traditional halls.
