The Damyang bamboo forest covers approximately 310,000 square meters.
Bamboo in this region is known for its ability to release oxygen and provide a cooling effect, often lowering ambient temperatures by several degrees.
The forest served as a filming location for various South Korean historical dramas and variety shows.
The park features a dedicated 'Jukrocha' tea plantation, where bamboo dew is used to cultivate traditional tea leaves.
The Juknokwon back door ticket office serves as an alternative entry point to Damyang's expansive bamboo forest. Located at the northern section of the park, this gate allows visitors to bypass the main entrance congestion near the Yeongsangang River. The area provides immediate access to the forest's higher elevation trails and traditional Korean-style structures. It connects directly to the walking paths that wind through the dense bamboo groves. Visitors can use this entrance to access the nearby Hyanggyo, a traditional local school. This point is integrated into the broader Juknokwon park management system.
The elevated viewing platform accessible shortly after passing through the back door entrance.
Use this entrance to avoid crowds during peak holiday weekends.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes as the terrain includes gravel paths and wooden stairs.
Bring a bottle of water as there are limited facilities deep within the forest trails.
Avoid visiting during extreme heat waves in mid-summer when humidity levels within the forest can become stifling.
Open daily; occasionally closed during severe weather warnings or local natural disasters.
Maintain quiet voices, do not touch or carve into the bamboo, and stay strictly on marked paths.
