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Gwanbangjerim Forest 관방제림

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Gaeksa-ri, Damnyang-eup, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 담양군 담양읍 객사리1 (객사리, 남산리 일원))

Located in Damyang, Jellanam-do, Gwanbangjerim (Natural Monument No. 366) 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 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.
 

Utilization information

・Maximum Occupancy : 500 people

・Information : • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-380-3150~3

・Opening date : 1854

・Parking Facilities : Parking along the road nearby the forest is permitted

・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

・Operating Hours : 24 hours

Activity Fees

Free of charge

Facility Utilization Fees

Free of charge

Access

From Yongsan Station (Seoul), take a train to Gwanju (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 local Bus 311 to Hyanggyo Bridge (향교다리).
Go southward on the bridge to arrive at Gwangbangjerim Forest.

OR

From Central City Bus Terminal (Seoul), take an express bus to Damyang (담양).
* Bus schedule: 10:10, 16:10
From Damyang Bus Terminal, take local Bus 311 to Hyanggyo Bridge (향교다리).
Go southward on the bridget to arrive at Gwangbangjerim Forest.

Gaeksa-ri, Damnyang-eup, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do


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