One of the most beautiful and tranquil sites in South Korea is Damyang-gun, where there is a huge forest of bamboo. Every May, they hold the special Damyang Bamboo festival, which celebrates the beauty and function of the bamboo plant.
Located in the Jeollanam-do province, the Bamboo Forest is one of the most popular destinations, especially in the spring time!
With a 1,000 year old history, this 2.4 kilometer forest is transformed into an amazing festive destination! There are many different types of activities, from log rafting and water bicycling for the active, cultural activities involving the many different uses of bamboo, and of course, food!
Damyangs famous cuisines can be enjoyed at the Cultural Experience Center, which is also a great opportunity to try other regional foods! The full itinerary will be updated on the main website soon!
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Other amazing sight seeing destinations include the Damyang Soswaewon, Damyang Gwanbangjerim, Damyang Jungnogwon, Metasequoia, and more.
Programs: Bamboo Fair, Bamboo Musical Instrument Performance Contest, Bamboo-Cutting Sword Championship, Writing & Painting Competition, Making Daetongsul (a bamboo bottled traditional liquor), Riding a Bamboo Raft, Fishing with Bamboo Basket.
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From Yongsan Station (Seoul), take a train to Gwangju (광주).
* KTX (Express) train schedule: 06:40-20:30, 1hr 20min-2hr 25min intervals
* Saemaeul train schedule: 09:55-15:55, 1hr 35min-4hr 25min intervals
– From Gwangju Station, take Bus No. 311 to Juknokwon.
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From Central City Bus Terminal (Seoul), take an express bus to Damyang (담양).
* Bus schedule: 10:10, 16:10
– From Damyang Bus Terminal, cross the road and take a Bongsan-Damyang (봉산, 담양) route bus.
– Get off at the Juknokwon bus stop, and cross the road.
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Lovely pictures! I totally enjoyed my time at Damyang. http://thetlist.net/2016/03/19/t-list-5-2-places-visit-outside-seoul-damyang-boseong/