Make your way to Damyang in Jeollanam-do, South Korea to visit Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, Gwanbangjerim Forest, the Metasequoia-lined Road, and Geumseongsanseong Fortress!
Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
Do the walking paths at the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest for an abundance of green and fresh air. Lights are on when you do the night walks!
Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)How to Go to Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
By Commuting
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Station.
- Take Bus No. 311 from Gwangju Station Bus Stop and get off a Juknokwon Bus Stop.
By Joining a Group Tour
Book online through Klook here to visit Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and other places including roundtrip transfer from Seoul and a tour guide.
Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)
Gwanbangjerim Forest
Enjoy “Korea’s Most Beautiful Forest” along Damyangcheon Stream for centuries-old trees!
Gwanbangjerim Forest (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)How to Go to Gwanbangjerim Forest
Take Bus No. 311 from Gwangju Station or Damyang Bus Terminal to Hyanggyo Bridge.
Gwanbangjerim Forest (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)
Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road
Pass by “one of the most beautiful roads in Korea” and enjoy the stately metasequoia trees that have grown so high!
Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)How to Go to Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road
By Commuting
- Take the bus from Central City Bus Terminal to Damyang Bus Terminal.
- Take Bus No. 10-1 from Damyang Bus Terminal Bus Stop. Get off at Gipeunsil Bus Stop.
By Joining a Group Tour
Book online through Klook here to visit the Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road and other places including roundtrip transfer from Seoul and a tour guide.
Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)
Geumseongsanseong Fortress
Visit the historic Geumseongsanseong Fortress for walls connecting Cheolmabong Peak, Undaebong Peak, and Jangdaebong Peak and believed to be built in the first century!
Geumseongsanseong Fortress (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)How to Go to Geumseongsanseong Fortress
- Ride the express bus from Central City Bus Terminal to Damyang Passenger Bus Terminal.
- Take Bus No. 311 from Damyang bus terminal. Get off at Damyang-gun Office Bus Stop.
- Transfer to Bus No. 11-1 and get off at Munam Bus Stop.
Geumseongsanseong Fortress (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)
It takes around 3.5 hours by train and 45 minutes by plane from Seoul to Damyang. It may not be a short trip but the photos already speak a lot about these beautiful sites in Damyang.
Tell me about your experience when you visit Damyang! 🙂
Natasha is a full-time banker who gets to take a breather when she travels. She loves being challenged. Adventures and whatever engages her logic get her excited.