Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양 대나무축제)
Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양 대나무축제)
– Homepage
www.bamboofestival.co.kr
– Tel
+82-61-380-3152
Held under the slogan “Shine Bright, Bamboo!” this year’s festival celebrates the spirit of bamboo with a message of hope. During the day, visitors can enjoy lively hands-on programs and performances. At night, the bamboo forest lights up, offering a completely different festival experience. The festival features a wide range of programs that bring together tradition and modern creativity. As visitors walk through the bamboo grove and listen to the wind moving through the trees, they can take in the history, culture, and natural beauty of Damyang. With family, couples, and friends, visitors can enjoy the beauty and calm of bamboo while reflecting on the value of sustainable nature. In the green bamboo forest, the festival offers bright, memorable moments filled with hope.
– Address : 130, Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
※ Presentation Information
– Event Date
20260501 ~ 20260505
– Schedule
10:00~21:00
– Location
Damyang Sports Complex, Juknokwon, Dambit Music Hall
– Program
Celebration Performances (YB, Ali, Nam Jin, Hwang Min-ho, and others), Juksinje Ritual, “Masi Jugyeojune (Incredibly Delicious)” Cooking Contest with Traditional Sauces and Bamboo Shoots, National Speed Drone Competition & Experience Programs, Children’s Day Special: Make Your Own Drone, Tourism Character Pop-up Store
– Sponsor
Damyang Bamboo Festival Committee
– Sponsor Phone
+82-61-380-3152
– Fees
Free
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Gwanbangjerim Forest (관방제림)
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
https://www.damyang.go.kr/tour/index.damyang
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.
⊙ Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) (죽녹원)
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– Homepage
www.juknokwon.go.kr
Juknokwon in Damyang is a bamboo forest cultivated by the town of Damyang. This bamboo forest, at approximately 160,000 ㎡ in size, was formed in May 2003. The rock steps and soft breeze blowing between the bamboo trees provide relief from daily stress. Try bamboo leaf tea for a perfect end to one’s visit.
⊙ Sinsikdang (신식당)
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Established in 1932, this restaurant has been passed down through four generations. One of its unique qualities is making its own fermented soybeans, soy sauce, and red chili paste, giving its dishes a rich and deep flavor.
⊙ Unknown Hotel (언노운호텔)
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– Homepage
http://www.unknownhotel.com
The Unknown Hotel in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, stands out because of its dramatic use of color, inspired by the extraordinary light and color of Edward Hopper’s interiors. There is a range of rooms, all with comfy king-size beds. The Signature Room has two bedrooms and a living room with a six-person table suitable for meetings and family gatherings. Guests can rent a bicycle from the hotel and enjoy a bike ride to Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, Gwanbangjerim Woods, and Redwood Road.
⊙ Damyang Meta Provence (담양 메타프로방스)
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– Homepage
metaprovence.co.kr
Meta Provence is a tourist complex located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, which attracts approximately 5 million tourists a year, and is located right next to Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road, once selected as one of Korea’s most beautiful tree-lined roads. It has an atmosphere just like that of the French city of Provence, a famous vacation destination. Meta Provence consists of fashion streets, design handicraft workshops, commercial spaces, banquet halls and many other open spaces where culture, art and business coexist to provide great experiences for not only individual tourists but also families and groups, and, through diverse and differentiated high-quality services, it strives to provide special memories and new experiences to all visitors.
⊙ Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길)
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– Homepage
https://www.damyang.go.kr
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 to 4 years old and their branches stretched sparsely out into the sky; now, the trees have grown so high that they seem to block out the sun. Thanks to these stately trees, in 2002 the Korea Forest Service selected the boulevard as one of the most beautiful roads in Korea. The 8.5-kilometer-long boulevard is one of the most popular driving routes in Korea, especially during summer when the trees’ lush green leaves are at their x_height of beauty.
⊙ Damyang Apzip (담양앞집)
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This restaurant is famous for serving Damyang tteokgalbi (Grilled Galbi Patties), served alongside noodles. They use local produce and focus on enhancing the ingredients’ natural flavors. When you order tteokgalbi here, it’s presented on a large plate with a salad, much like a Western-style brunch. Their housemade noodles, crafted from a blend of buckwheat and Damyang bamboo leaves, are also a standout.
⊙ Korea Bamboo Museum (한국대나무박물관)
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– Homepage
www.damyang.go.kr/museum
The Korean Bamboo Museum is a comprehensive complex that preserves, exhibits, produces, and allows people to experience bamboo products. First opened in 1981 at Damju-ri, the museum was expanded and relocated to the current location in March 1998. Not only does the museum provide bamboo-related exhibitions, it also provides techniques on making bamboo products as well as holds the Bamboo Festival every May.