Metasequoia-ro, Tree avenue and pedestrian street in Damyang-gun, South Korea
Metasequoia-ro is a tree-lined pedestrian street in Damyang-gun, South Korea, where two rows of tall metasequoia trees form a long green canopy over a dirt path. The trunks grow straight and close together, and the branches above meet in the middle, blocking out much of the sky.
The metasequoia trees along this road were planted in the 1970s as part of a national program to green the country's roads. When a nearby highway opened and took over the traffic, the local government converted the old route into a path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The road draws many visitors in spring and autumn, when the trees change color and the ground fills with fallen leaves. Couples often walk here hand in hand, and the tree-lined path has become a popular spot for outdoor photos.
The path is open to pedestrians and cyclists, with a surface that is accessible for most visitors, including those with strollers. Spring and autumn draw the most people, but the route is pleasant to walk in any season.
At the entrance to the road stands a hongsalmun, a traditional red gate normally found in front of shrines or palaces, which marks the start of the path in an unexpected way. This kind of gate is rarely seen at the entrance to a walking trail, making it an unusual detail to notice.
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