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1 day in Damyang for friends

Friends, 1 day: noodle street, tteokgalbi and the metasequoia road: a route through Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress. 7 stops, estimated cost about ₩60,000 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 09:00 and wraps up around 22:22. 7 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

09:00

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)

~19 min by car · 4.3 km
11:19

Chuwolsan Mountain 추월산 Parks & nature

Chuwolsan is the rocky mountain that frames Damyang Lake, and it is the toughest outdoor outing in this guide.

3 hr 20 min · Free · The trailhead is on the road at the lake, about 30 minutes by car or taxi from Damyang town. Park at the tourist-area lot. (Show a driver: 추월산)

~16 min by car · 3.2 km
14:55

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)

~14 min by car · 2.4 km
16:19

Damyangho Yongmaru-gil Trail 담양호 용마루길 Parks & nature

This is a gentle walk beside the Damyang reservoir, starting at the national tourist area …

1 hr 20 min · Free · It is a car or taxi ride north of Damyang town, about 30 minutes. Park at the tourist area below the dam. (Show a driver: 담양호 용마루길)

11 min walk · ~790 m
17:50

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)

~23 min by car · 5.9 km
19:03

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)

~39 min by car · 11.8 km
21:12

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.

Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.

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