Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길)’. 💡 Overview Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road is one of Korea’s most beautiful paths. Metasequoia trees were planted along the street in the early 1970s by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after National Road 24 was rebuilt. At that time, the saplings were only 3…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinheung Beach (신흥해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando Island is well known for its beautiful blue water. The beach also has a reputation as a great fishing spot. Located on the opposite side of the island from Jiri Beach, Sinheung Beach boasts a spacious shore but offers…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyangho Lake (담양호)’. 💡 Overview Damyangho Lake is a man-made lake, created in 1976 with the construction of a dam on Yeongsangang River. The lake is set at the base of the picturesque Chuwolsan and Geumseongsan Mountains, and its crystal clear water is the habitat of many different…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 – 담양습지)’. 💡 Overview Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)’. 💡 Overview Wando Arboretum features the largest and oldest broadleaf evergreen colony in the nation, along with over 3,800 other flora on a grand plot of land. The arboretum is comprised of an exhibition hall, greenhouses, walking paths, an observatory, campground, basketball court, and more….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chuwolsan Mountain (추월산)’. 💡 Overview Located 13 kilometers away from Damyang-eup, Chuwolsan Mountain (731 m) was designated Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 4 and is one of the five famous mountains of Jeollanam-do. It marks the boundary between Jeollanam-do, South Jeolla Province (Wolgye-ri, Yong-myeon, the most northern town in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumseongsanseong Fortress (담양 금성산성)’. 💡 Overview Geumseongsanseong Fortress in Geumseongsan Mountain (603m) forms a boundary between two small villages located on the border of two provinces (Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do and Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do) and is one of the three popular mountains of the Honam region (the Southwestern region of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suncheonman Bay Yongsan Observatory (순천만 용산전망대 (S자 물길))’. 💡 Overview Yongsan Observatory offers an unobstructed view of Suncheonman Bay’s large S-shaped waterway. The observatory can be reached by following the trail through the field of reeds, crossing over Daedae Estuary on Mujingyo Bridge. With a birds-eye-view, take in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wolchulsan Gichan Land (월출산 기찬랜드)’. 💡 Overview Wolchulsan Gichan Land is set in the clean valley and fresh air at the foot of Cheonhwangbong Peak of Wolchulsan Mountain. Many famous people come from the area, including Kim Changjo who created folklore music, Nangsan Kim Junyeon, a member of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gaudo Island (가우도)’. 💡 Overview Gaudo Island is the only populated island of the eight islands in Gangjinman Bay. The name comes from its appearance in relation to Boeunsan Mountain in Ganjin-eup, which looks like a cow’s head. The whole island resembles a cow’s meonge (curved stick around…