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Damyang
Tucked into the hills of Jeollanam-do, Damyang is Korea's bamboo capital, best known for the towering green groves of Juknokwon and the shaded, kilometers-long Metasequoia-lined Road. It's a slow, small-town escape built around bamboo craft, riverside noodle stalls, and dishes like daetongbap (rice steamed in bamboo).
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attraction Bamboo Forest in Damyang
Juknokwon (죽녹원) in Damyang is South Korea's most famous bamboo forest — a roughly 16-hectare park with eight themed walking trails through towering moso bamboo, about a 10-15 minute walk from the Damyang intercity bus terminal.
attraction Juknokwon: Damyang Travel Guide
Juknokwon is a 31-hectare bamboo forest park in Damyang-eup, crisscrossed by eight named walking trails through towering moso bamboo, with a bonus stroll into the neighboring Korean-style garden and Metasequoia Road.
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Frequently asked questions about Damyang
How do I get to Damyang?
Damyang has no airport or train station of its own, so travellers fly into Gwangju Airport (KWJ) or take the KTX to Gwangju Songjeong Station, then continue by intercity or local bus (~30 minutes) from Gwangju's U-Square terminal to Damyang Bus Terminal; a handful of direct long-distance buses also run from Seoul (~4 hours).
How many days should I spend in Damyang?
Plan on a half-day to full day, enough time to wander Juknokwon's bamboo trails, stroll the Metasequoia road, and grab a bamboo-rice lunch before heading back to Gwangju.
What is Damyang known for?
Tucked into the hills of Jeollanam-do, Damyang is Korea's bamboo capital, best known for the towering green groves of Juknokwon and the shaded, kilometers-long Metasequoia-lined Road. It's a slow, small-town escape built around bamboo craft, riverside noodle stalls, and dishes like daetongbap (rice steamed in bamboo).