[Jeollanam-do] Gwanbangjerim Forest (관방제림)

💡 Overview

Located in Damyang, Jellanam-do, Gwanbangjerim Forest (Natural Monument) is a forest that was made along the banks of Damyangcheon Stream. The two-kilometer-long forest stretches from Dongjeong Village in Namsan-ri to Hwanggeum-ri, Subuk-myeon and Gangui-ri, Daejeon-myeon.

Gwanbangjerim Forest is a special manmade forest that was planted to prevent flooding along Damyangcheon Stream. It is comprised of large trees such as muku trees, zelkova trees, nettle trees, and cherry trees that are about 200 to 300 years old.

The forest’s beauty is so well known that it was even selected as “Korea’s Most Beautiful Forest” by the Korean Forest Services. Visitors enjoy this gorgeous natural getaway all year round, with many stopping by the forest Sculpture Park for pictures. Nearby attractions include the Jungnogwon Bamboo Garden and the Metasequoia-lined road.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address	1, Gaeksa-ri, Damnyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (Zipcode: 517-802,1)
🌐 Website	https://www.damyang.go.kr/tour/index.damyang
Operating Hours	Summer 09:00-19:00 Winter 09:00-18:00
Day Off	N/A (Open all year round)
Parking	Available
Inquiries and Information	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-380-380-2812

📝 Additional Information

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Korea Bamboo Museum (한국대나무박물관) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 35, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) (죽녹원) 🔗Distance: 426m | 119 Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길) 🔗Distance: 1.6km | 12, Metasequoia-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Unknown Hotel (언노운호텔) 🔗Distance: 640m | 27 , Damju 1-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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  Damyang Apzip (담양앞집) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽향문화로 22
• Damyang Meta Provence (담양 메타프로방스) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 2-17, Gipeunsil-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
• Sinsikdang (신식당) 🔗Distance: 446m | 전라남도 담양군 담양읍 담주2길 18-13

Source: Korea Tourism Organization