Damyang-gun is one of 27 cities, counties and districts in Gwangju · Jeollanam-do. It has 12 neighborhoods (1 eup · 11 myeon) and 43,778 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Damyang-eup with 15,084.
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Landmark stamp: Juknokwon Bamboo Garden
Travelers can stroll along peaceful shaded walking paths surrounded by towering green bamboo groves that offer refreshing breezes in Damyang.
What to see
Walking along shaded paths through soaring bamboo groves offers a tranquil sensory experience filled with refreshing breezes and rustling leaves.
Visitor tip
After walking along the quiet forest paths, resting at a wooden pavilion while sipping warm local bamboo tea is thoroughly calming.
Food nearby
Savoring fragrant bamboo-steamed rice paired with savory grilled minced short ribs at nearby restaurants makes for a memorable culinary experience.
Food, festivals and stories of Damyang-gun
Local food
Damyang is widely celebrated for fragrant bamboo cylinder rice and smoky charcoal-grilled minced beef patties.
Festivals
Every spring, Damyang hosts the Bamboo Festival amid its lush green bamboo groves, offering refreshing nature experiences.
Did you know?
Visitors can stroll along the serene paths of Juknokwon bamboo forest and the scenic Metasequoia tree-lined road.
Local story
Soswaewon is a picturesque Joseon dynasty private garden where scholars rested and embraced harmonious natural landscapes.
Neighborhoods of Damyang-gun (12)
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Damyang-eup담양읍eup · 15,084 residents
Photo spot: You can take a peaceful walk along the scenic path shaded by lush green bamboo stalks in Juknokwon.
Story: Local residents planted numerous leafy trees along the river embankment to prevent seasonal summer floods from destroying their village.
Food: Savory grilled minced beef patties served alongside rice steamed inside fresh aromatic bamboo tubes are widely enjoyed here.
Photo spot: Crimson crape myrtle blossoms surrounding a square lotus pond create breathtaking scenic views during the warm summer days at Myeongokheon.
Food: Delicious purple grapes cultivated in this basin area develop exceptional sweetness and aroma, attracting fruit lovers every harvest season.
Name: The area was named Gasamunhak-myeon to honor Joseon-era scholars who composed exquisite classical Korean poetry at historic pavilions nestled in nature.
Photo spot: Traditional stone walls and wooden pavilions harmoniously blend into the natural stream and rocks at historic Soswaewon garden.
Story: Meaning a place where even shadows take rest, this scenic pavilion inspired poet Jeong Cheol to write famous classical verses.
Photo spot: Named after greeting the bright moon, Muwol Village charms visitors with traditional tile-roofed houses and neat stone fences under night skies.
Food: Dried persimmons naturally cured by clean mountain breezes develop a rich orange hue and delightfully chewy sweetness.
Photo spot: Hiking along the sturdy stone ramparts perched on steep ridges rewards visitors with sweeping panoramic views of mountains and lakes.
Story: Serving as a formidable stronghold built against steep rocky cliffs, this historic fortress withstood numerous foreign invasions through the centuries.
Fun fact: Natural mineral hot springs nestled amid soothing bamboo woods provide a rejuvenating retreat for tired travelers.
Name: Named Daejeon, meaning vast fertile field, because the area encompasses broad, highly productive agricultural plains surrounded by mountains.
Story: Legend recounts that Indian Buddhist monk Malananta stayed here to spread dharma and established an ancient temple on Mount Bultaesan.
Photo spot: Hanjaegol Valley features refreshing clear streams winding beneath shaded forest canopies along Mount Bultaesan, delighting summertime visitors.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.