Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) (죽녹원)

8.8Km 2024-12-02

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.

Korea Gasa Literature Collection (한국가사문학관)

8.8Km 2021-09-07

877, Gasamunhak-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2701

The Gasa Literature Collection was completed in October 2000 and is located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage. Apart from the main building, additional buildings include a souvenir shop, and traditional tea house. In the museum, historical literature such as “Myeonangjip” (a collection of Gasa poems by Song Sun) and “Songgangjip,” (a collection of Gasa poems by Jeong Cheol) are on display. There are 11,461 artifacts and literature on Gasa culture, 18 Gasa works, and 15,000 books about Gasa.

Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion (환벽당)

8.9Km 2023-01-25

10, Hwanbyeokdang-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-510-1500

Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion was built by Yeongcheonja Sinjam and was also called Byeokgandang, which is recorded in Go Gyeong-myeong's Yuseoseongnok. The building has a hipped-and-gabled roof with three bays in the front space and two bays in the inside space. It is a modified form in which the two rooms in the middle are used as rooms, and the front and right sides are floors. Originally, it was a traditional pavilion, but it seems to have changed to its current form as it was expanded later. A tablet written by Uam Song Si-yeol hangs here, and the poems of Seokcheon Im Eok-ryeong and Jo Ja-i are on a signboard. There are two poems written by Jeong Cheol about Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion, which are published in Songgangsokjip and Gwangjumokji. Jeong Cheol's 4th-generation descendant Jeong Su-hwan bought it from Kim Yun-je's descendants, and Yeon Il-jeong's family is currently managing it.

Damyang Meta Provence (담양 메타프로방스)

8.9Km 2023-01-17

2-17, Gipeunsil-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-1710

Meta Provence is a tourist complex located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, which attracts approximately 5 million tourists a year, and is located right next to Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road, once selected as one of Korea’s most beautiful tree-lined roads. It has an atmosphere just like that of the French city of Provence, a famous vacation destination. Meta Provence consists of fashion streets, design handicraft workshops, commercial spaces, banquet halls and many other open spaces where culture, art and business coexist to provide great experiences for not only individual tourists but also families and groups, and, through diverse and differentiated high-quality services, it strives to provide special memories and new experiences to all visitors.

Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길)

9.1Km 2025-01-09

12, Metasequoia-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3149

Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road is one of Korea's most beautiful paths. Metasequoia trees were planted along the street in the early 1970s by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after National Road 24 was rebuilt. At that time, the saplings were only 3 to 4 years old and their branches stretched sparsely out into the sky; now, the trees have grown so high that they seem to block out the sun. Thanks to these stately trees, in 2002 the Korea Forest Service selected the boulevard as one of the most beautiful roads in Korea. The 8.5-kilometer-long boulevard is one of the most popular driving routes in Korea, especially during summer when the trees’ lush green leaves are at their x_height of beauty.

Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

9.3Km 2021-05-24

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210

Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.

Soswaewon Garden (담양 소쇄원)

9.5Km 2023-01-04

17, Soswaewon-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-381-0115

Soswaewon Garden is a private garden from the Joseon period where Korea's traditional beauty is preserved. It was built by Yang San-Bo (1503-1557) after he gave up his success when his mentor Jo Gwang-Jo (1482-1519) was killed during political strife. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as a clean and transparent garden where the righteous enjoy the life of anbinnakdo (being comfortable amid poverty and taking pleasure in an honest lifestyle) surrounded by a bamboo grove.

Including peach trees, various kinds of trees and grass are planted on both sides of the stream while clear water flows down the foot of the garden walls. The log bridge above the valley adds to the charm of the scenery. The harmony between nature and the artificial waterfall is a sight to behold. Soswaewon Garden is 150 meters away from the main road. Passing through the thick bamboo forest, you will find the small valley and Soswaewon Garden on your left.

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

9.5Km 2023-11-28

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

9.6Km 2025-07-11

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-531-7783

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements.

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