🦙 Making eye contact with an alpaca in the forest

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Hello, today I’m going to tell you about my trip to Alpaca World in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do!

It was a special time to interact with cute animals in nature.

🚗 Exciting just from the way there

It took about 2 and a half hours by car from Seoul. We stopped at a rest stop to have a snack and drove along the scenic highway, so we arrived sooner than expected. As soon as we arrived at the entrance, we were greeted by a lush forest and an alpaca sculpture, so our hearts raced for no reason!

🦙 First meeting with alpacas

Once we got our tickets and entered, our full-fledged ‘animal healing trip’ began!
The first thing we saw was… alpacas! I automatically smiled as I saw them leisurely walking from afar.
I was able to feed them myself, and they carefully approached me and ate the food, which was really adorable.
I lightly touched their fluffy fur… It was so soft and warm that I wanted to keep petting it.

🐐 In addition to alpacas, there are many animal friends

Not only alpacas, but also deer, sheep, goats, raccoons, and rabbits!
It was really nice that most of the animals were free-range, so you could approach them freely.
In particular, I highly recommend the alpaca walking experience! It was really healing to walk slowly along the trail with the alpacas.
The photos turned out really well, so I took several great shots 📸

🌲 A healing space in harmony with nature

Rather than a zoo, it would be better to say ‘a natural experience space where you can play with animals in the forest.’
If you go up to the observatory, you can see a wide open mountain view, and there are also rest areas here and there, so it’s perfect for a family visit.
I really enjoyed sitting on a chair with a cup of coffee and taking in the breeze.

🍞 You can’t miss out on snacks

There’s a small cafe and food truck inside, so you can have a quick snack! I had a homemade hamburger, churros, and a latte, and they were all delicious.
Especially, eating snacks while watching the animals at the outdoor table is the fun of the trip itself.

💡 Visiting tips
• It's crowded on weekends, so I recommend visiting early in the morning!
• Comfortable sneakers are a must! There are some hills.
• A hat and sunscreen are essential items in the summer.
• You must make a reservation on-site for the walking alpaca experience, and it fills up quickly.

🧡 In conclusion

Alpaca World is a travel destination that I would really recommend to those who love animals and want to heal in nature.
Not only did I get to interact with the cute alpacas, but I also had a time to relax my body and mind in nature.
I want to come back next time when the fall scenery is beautiful.