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2 days 1 night in Damyang for families with kids

Family, 2 days: forest walks and a valley stream: a route through Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong → Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress. 13 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 · Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 20:32. 7 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

10:00

Damyang Wetland 담양습지 Parks & nature

This wetland was formed by the upper Yeongsan River and combines reed beds, shallow channels, and bamboo groves.

1 hr 20 min · Free · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 20 minutes west. A free car park serves the entrance. (Show a driver: 담양습지)

~21 min by car · 5.1 km
11:41

Ssanggyo Charcoal Galbi 쌍교숯불갈비 담양본점 Meal

This restaurant, just below Songgangjeong, grills ribs over charcoal and is a practical lu…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 15 minutes. The restaurant has its own parking. (Show a driver: 쌍교숯불갈비 담양본점)

~30 min by car · 8.5 km
13:21

Hanjaegol Valley 한재골 Parks & nature

Hanjaegol is a stream valley on the foot of Byeongpung Mountain, and in summer local families come to paddle and picnic.

1 hr 20 min · Free · By car about 30 minutes west of Damyang town; public transport is limited. Park near the valley entrance. (Show a driver: 한재골)

~45 min by car · 14.2 km
15:26

Cafe Ieum 카페이음 Cafe

Cafe Ieum is a roadside cafe in Goseo township that fits neatly between Myeongokheon Garde…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 20 minutes. Parking is on site. (Show a driver: 카페이음)

~12 min by car · 1.6 km
16:28

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
17:41

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
19:02

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)

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.

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.

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

Day 2 · Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 6 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

09:00

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)

~14 min by car · 2.4 km
11:40

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
13:06

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
14:59

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)

~29 min by car · 8.2 km
16:18

Meta Provence 메타프로방스 Sights

Meta Provence is a themed lane of pastel buildings in a southern French style, filled with…

1 hr 10 min · Free · It is next to Metasequoia Road, a five-minute drive from Damyang town. Use the shared parking lot beside the entrance. (Show a driver: 메타프로방스)

3 min walk · ~180 m
17:40

Damyang Galbi Changgo 담양갈비창고 Meal

This large, warehouse-style restaurant is located at the entrance to the Meta Provence area.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the entrance to Meta Provence, a five-minute drive from town; park in the shared lot. (Show a driver: 담양갈비창고)

What to bring and keep in mind

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

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

Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.

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

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