Jungnogwon

Take a walk through this natural bamboo forest for a relaxing time. Although the bamboo here has been around for centuries, they've added some cheesy things (like statues of fake pandas frolicking). The rustling of the bamboo and catching the light through the tall grasses is still a treat for the senses. Springtime is nice to visit, but summer is when the bamboo is at its greenest.

Details

• Address: 37-6 Hyanggyo-li, Damyang
• Hours: Mar-Oct daily 9am-7pm; Nov-Feb daily 9am-6pm
• Prices: Admission W1,000 adults, W700 youth, W500 ages 7-12, free for children 7 and under and seniors 65 and over
• Transportation: Take bus no. 311 and get off at Gwanbangjerim (a man-made forest). Cross the street, walk over a bridge, and then walk 5 min. to Jungnogwon. Alternatively, take a taxi from the Damyang Bus Station -- it should cost under W2,500