Chuseongno1205 (추성로1205)

10.0Km 2021-04-07

1205, Chuseong-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-1205

Tteokgalbi is the representative menu of Damyang in Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is grilled short rib patties. This is a Korean cuisine located in Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Gwanbangjerim Forest (관방제림)

10.0Km 2022-12-28

1, Gaeksa-ri, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2812

Located in Damyang, Jellanam-do, Gwanbangjerim Forest (Natural Monument) is a forest that was made along the banks of Damyangcheon Stream. The two-kilometer-long forest stretches from Dongjeong Village in Namsan-ri to Hwanggeum-ri, Subuk-myeon and Gangui-ri, Daejeon-myeon.

Gwanbangjerim Forest is a special manmade forest that was planted to prevent flooding along Damyangcheon Stream. It is comprised of large trees such as muku trees, zelkova trees, nettle trees, and cherry trees that are about 200 to 300 years old.

The forest’s beauty is so well known that it was even selected as “Korea’s Most Beautiful Forest” by the Korean Forest Services. Visitors enjoy this gorgeous natural getaway all year round, with many stopping by the forest Sculpture Park for pictures. Nearby attractions include the Jungnogwon Bamboo Garden and the Metasequoia-lined road.

Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양대나무축제)

10.1Km 2023-04-23

119, Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-380-3150, 3152

The Damyang Bamboo Festival takes place annually in May to celebrate the beauty and value of Damyang's natural bamboo forest. The festival features various experience and educational programs open to locals and visitors alike. Visitors can also enjoy some of Damyang's local specialities as well as visit nearby attractions.

Homeplus - Donggwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 동광주)

10.2Km 2024-04-22

200, Dongmun-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) (죽녹원)

10.4Km 2024-10-04

119 Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2680

Juknokwon in Damyang is a bamboo forest cultivated by the town of Damyang. This bamboo forest, at approximately 160,000 ㎡ in size, was formed in May 2003. The rock steps and soft breeze blowing between the bamboo trees provide relief from daily stress. Try bamboo leaf tea for a perfect end to one's visit.

Gwangju Family Land (광주 패밀리랜드)

11.3Km 2023-01-04

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-8000

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well as recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a sledge park. Spanning 290 acres of land, it is the largest urban amusement park in all of Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces. The amusement park also offers entertainment courses designed for couples, families and children.

Daenamugol Bamboo Park (대나무골 테마공원)

11.3Km 2020-02-10

148, Binaedong-gil, Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-9291

Situated at the basin of the ravine in Gojisan Mountain along the Geumseongsan mountain fortress and the Chuweolsan mountain range, Daenamugol is surrounded by tall bamboo trees. In spring, the soft green bamboo shoots blanket the whole field; it also serves as a habitat for sedentary birds to take care of their eggs.

The landscaping of the Daenamugol Bamboo Park encapsulates the value of bamboo trees. You can enjoy the fresh crisp air walking in the bamboo grove and the thick pine tree forest. You can try the tea from wild bamboo tea trees grown in the bamboo forest. The park also has Green Town; it includes a playground made out of grass, a hall, an outdoor cooking facility, shower booths, sports fields (volley ball, Jokgu, table tennis, badminton). The theme park has appeared as a backdrop for movies like ‘The Last Witness,’ ‘Sword in the Moon’ as well as in the popular TV drama series ‘Hometown Legends,’ ‘Damo’ and in a number of commercials.

Malbaujeong Market (말바우장 / 말바우시장 (2, 4, 7, 9일))

11.4Km 2023-11-20

62 Dongmun-daero 85beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-262-4082

Malbaujeong Market is one of the main traditional markets in the northern region of Gwangju. The market is held on dates ending in 2, 4, 7, or 9.

Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

11.4Km 2021-11-27

477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-410-6642

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 - 담양습지)

11.5Km 2020-01-09

656-2, Taemok-ri, Daejeon-myeon, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3114

Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It became the first river wetland to be designated as a wetland reserve in 2004.

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