The trees were transplanted as three-year-old saplings in the early 1970s during a national afforestation project.
The road was originally part of National Route 24 before the construction of a parallel bypass road diverted traffic.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the Dawn Redwood, is known as a living fossil, having been known only from fossils until rediscovered in China in 1941.
The corridor features over 480 individual trees lining both sides of the path.
In 2002, the Korea Forest Service designated this road as the most beautiful road in Korea during a national evaluation.
The Metasequoia-lined Road in Damyang features a 2.1-kilometer stretch of soaring dawn redwood trees originally planted in the 1970s. These trees were saplings during the construction of the National Route 24 and now reach heights exceeding 20 meters. The road was bypassed by a new highway in 2002, allowing the former vehicle route to be repurposed exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists. The trees exhibit distinctive seasonal changes, ranging from deep green foliage in summer to copper-toned needles in late autumn. The site is a managed provincial attraction located within the Damyang Metasequoia Land recreational area. It remains one of the most recognized landscape corridors in South Korea due to its geometric symmetry and uniform canopy coverage.
The center of the road at the midway point provides the best perspective for capturing the symmetrical tunnel effect of the canopy.
Bring a bicycle, as rentals are available at the entrance and the flat terrain is ideal for riding.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the path is primarily packed dirt and gravel rather than pavement.
Visit during the shoulder hours of the morning or late afternoon to avoid larger tour bus crowds.
Avoid visiting during mid-day on weekends, when the path becomes significantly crowded with group tours.
Open daily, though access may be restricted during severe weather conditions like heavy typhoons or deep snow.
Stay on the designated gravel path to protect the tree root systems; do not climb on the tree trunks.
