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2 days 1 night in Damyang for couples

Couple, 2 days: sunset at Soswaewon and a hanok night: a route through Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress → Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong. 10 stops, estimated cost about ₩120,000 per person (excluding lodging).

The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Damyang planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.

Day 1 · Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 5 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

10:00

Geumseongsanseong Fortress 금성산성 Parks & nature

This stone fortress was built along the ridge of Geumseong Mountain, on the boundary betwe…

2 hr · Free · It is a car or taxi trip from Damyang town, about 25 to 30 minutes, and public buses are rare. Drive as close as the trailhead lot and walk up. (Show a driver: 금성산성)

~24 min by car · 6.0 km
12:24

Jangmi Garden 장미가든 Meal

This restaurant stands along the road above Damyang Lake and serves spicy fish stew and se…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a car trip of 30 to 35 minutes north from Damyang town. Parking is at the restaurant. (Show a driver: 장미가든)

~16 min by car · 3.3 km
13:50

Gamagol Eco Park 가마골생태공원 Parks & nature

Gamagol is a park built around a stream valley that is said to be the source of the Yeongs…

1 hr 30 min · Free · By car it is around 30 minutes north of Damyang town, and the public lot is at the park entrance. Public transport is very limited. (Show a driver: 가마골생태공원)

~23 min by car · 5.9 km
15:43

Kkamanggam 까망감 Cafe

This dessert cafe sits near the entrance to the Chuwolsan area, with coffee, tea and cakes.

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · By car or taxi, about 30 minutes north of Damyang town, near the Chuwolsan entrance. A small lot is available. (Show a driver: 까망감)

~25 min by car · 6.6 km
17:40

Yujinjeong 유진정 Meal

Yujinjeong serves duck dishes in a quiet part of Geumseong township, and it is a practical…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is by car, about ten minutes from Metasequoia Road. A lot is available on site. (Show a driver: 유진정)

What to bring and keep in mind

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.

For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.

Day 2 · Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 5 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

10:00

Myeongokheon Garden 명옥헌 원림 Sights

Myeongokheon is a scenic garden designated as a place of scenic beauty, built around a sma…

1 hr · Free · Park at the Myeongokheon lot in Goseo township and follow the village path on foot. It is about 20 minutes by car from Damyang town. (Show a driver: 명옥헌 원림)

~13 min by car · 1.8 km
11:40

Byeogodong 벽오동 Meal

Byeogodong serves a Southern-style table of many small dishes, and it works well for a fam…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · By car or taxi from Samjinae Village in a few minutes; parking is available. (Show a driver: 벽오동)

~11 min by car · 1.1 km
13:01

Samjinae Village 삼지내마을 Sights

Samjinae is the heart of Changpyeong, a Slow City village whose lanes are lined with old s…

1 hr 30 min · Free · By car about 25 minutes from Damyang town. Intercity buses stop at Changpyeong, but timetables are sparse; check ahead. Park in the public lots near the village. (Show a driver: 삼지내마을)

10 min walk · ~710 m
14:41

Cafe Ha-nok 카페하녹 Cafe

This cafe on the road near Changpyeong has bright seating and a menu of coffee, tea and desserts.

1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car from Samjinae Village, about five minutes; parking is available. (Show a driver: 카페하녹)

~24 min by car · 6.3 km
17:40

Damyang Aekkot 담양애꽃 Meal

Aekkot serves a Southern-style table d'hote of many small dishes, typically with grilled f…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 10 minutes. A parking lot is available. (Show a driver: 담양애꽃)

What to bring and keep in mind

Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.

Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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