Damyang County, Bamboo cultivation county in South Jeolla, South Korea.
The Juknokwon Bamboo Forest spans across 310,000 square meters, featuring numerous walking paths and traditional pavilions throughout its extensive green expanse.
The Gwanbangjerim Forest contains trees from 200 to 300 years old, originally planted along Damyangcheon Stream to prevent flooding in the region.
The Bamboo Museum documents local traditional craftsmanship and displays various implements made from bamboo, representing centuries of regional expertise.
Visitors can reach Damyang by direct bus from Seoul or local transportation from Gwangju, with September offering favorable weather conditions for exploration.
The county produces bamboo shoot bread, combining local bamboo shoots with Korean brown rice to create a regional specialty found nowhere else.
Location: South Jeolla
Elevation above the sea: 139 m
Website: http://damyang.go.kr/eng
GPS coordinates: 35.31889,126.98389
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:23
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