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2 days 1 night in Damyang for solo travelers

Solo, 2 days: wetland and stone-wall lanes: a route through Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress → Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong. 10 stops, estimated cost about ₩110,000 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 18:50. 5 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)

~24 min by car · 6.0 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)

~14 min by car · 2.4 km
13:04

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
14:35

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 ₩50,000 per person.

10:00

Songgangjeong Pavilion 송강정 Sights

This pavilion on a gentle hill is traditionally linked to Jeong Cheol, a Joseon-era offici…

40 min · Free · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 15 minutes. A small car park sits at the foot of the hill. (Show a driver: 송강정)

3 min walk · ~180 m
11:40

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)

~17 min by car · 3.6 km
13:07

Myeonangjeong Pavilion 면앙정 Sights

Myeonangjeong was built by the scholar Song Sun, and it sits on the ridge of Jewol Peak wi…

40 min · Free · By car from Damyang town, about 15 minutes; parking is limited at the foot of the stairs. (Show a driver: 면앙정)

~17 min by car · 3.6 km
14:04

Deulkkotsup 들꽃숲 Cafe

Deulkkotsup is a cafe at the foot of Songgangjeong, which makes it a natural resting stop …

1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 15 minutes. It shares the lot at the foot of the hill. (Show a driver: 들꽃숲)

~12 min by car · 1.7 km
17:40

Samgeori Nongwon 삼거리농원 Meal

Samgeori is a farm-style restaurant in Bongsan township that serves chicken dishes, meant …

1 hr 10 min · Under ₩10,000 · By car or taxi from Damyang town, about 15 minutes. Parking is available on site. (Show a driver: 삼거리농원)

What to bring and keep in mind

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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