3 days 2 nights in Damyang for friends
First visit to Damyang: 3 days: a route through Metasequoia Road, Damyang Lake & Geumseong Fortress → Damyang Town & Juknokwon → Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong. 20 stops, estimated cost about ₩190,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Heavy · Timetable includes travel time
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 20:00. 7 stops, about ₩65,000 per person.
10:00
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)
~20 min by car · 4.5 km
12:20
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)
~15 min by car · 2.5 km
13:45
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)
~14 min by car · 2.2 km
15:09
A modern cafe in Geumseong township, a short drive from the metasequoia road, popular with…
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car or taxi, about ten minutes from Damyang town. Parking is on site. (Show a driver: 카페더하루)
~13 min by car · 2.1 km
16:22
Tall metasequoia trees line both sides of this road and meet overhead, creating the tunnel…
1 hr 10 min · Under ₩10,000 · From Damyang town it is a five-minute drive or a taxi; buses are infrequent, so most travelers drive. Park at the ticket-office lot. (Show a driver: 메타세쿼이아 가로수길)
4 min walk · ~270 m
17:40
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)
~12 min by car · 1.4 km
19:00
This is a long, tree-lined embankment of about two kilometers where hundreds of old hackbe…
1 hr · Free · It lies in the middle of Damyang town, so you can walk in from Juknokwon or the bus terminal area. Drivers can use the small lot near Gwanbangjerim. (Show a driver: 관방제림)
What to bring and keep in mindParking 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 · Damyang Town & Juknokwon
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:58. 7 stops, about ₩70,000 per person.
09:00
Juknokwon is a hillside bamboo park right at the edge of Damyang town, opened in the early…
1 hr 30 min · Under ₩10,000 · From Damyang Bus Terminal it is a short taxi ride or a walk of roughly 20 minutes. Drivers can use the public lot at the main gate or the rear-gate lot on Jukhyang Culture Road. (Show a driver: 죽녹원)
10 min walk · ~720 m
11:40
Seungil is another place that serves the grilled short rib patties Damyang is famous for, …
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · Walk from Damyang Market in a couple of minutes, or use the nearby public parking and ask your taxi driver to stop at the lane. (Show a driver: 승일식당)
5 min walk · ~320 m
12:45
A cluster of small noodle shops sits on the lane just below the embankment, and it is wher…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · Park in the public lot by the street and walk into the lane. It is about a five-minute walk from the main gate of Juknokwon. (Show a driver: 담양 국수거리)
4 min walk · ~320 m
13:39
This cafe is tucked into a back lane at the entrance to the noodle district, which makes i…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is a short walk from Damyang Noodle Street, about ten minutes from the bus terminal, and you can park in the nearby public lot. (Show a driver: 수비니어)
~44 min by car · 14.0 km
15:13
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)
~43 min by car · 13.5 km
17:40
Daetongbap means rice, glutinous rice and grains steamed inside a hollow bamboo section, a…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a few kilometers west of the town center, so drive or take a taxi from Damyang Bus Terminal. A parking lot is available at the restaurant. (Show a driver: 한상근대통밥집)
~38 min by car · 11.7 km
19:28
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 mindSome 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.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Day 3 · Myeongokheon, Songgangjeong & Myeonangjeong
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 6 stops, about ₩50,000 per person.
09:00
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)
~41 min by car · 12.7 km
11:40
This is a tofu restaurant in the Gasa Literature district that serves old-style handmade t…
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car only, about 40 minutes from Damyang town. A parking lot is available. (Show a driver: 국보966옛날두부)
~77 min by car · 26.5 km
13:57
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)
~30 min by car · 8.4 km
15:47
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)
4 min walk · ~300 m
16:51
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
17:40
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)
What to bring and keep in mindPalaces, 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.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.