Gwanbangjerim Forest
관방제림
A historic riverbank forest planted in 1648 to protect against floods. Hundreds of hackberry and zelkova trees, several centuries old, stretch for about 2 km.
The Gwanbangjerim forest began in 1648, when the Damyang magistrate built an embankment and windbreak to control flooding on the Damyang River. Several hundred trees survive, including hackberry, zelkova and sawtooth oak, some 200 to 300 years old or more. They stretch for about 2 km and have been designated a natural monument. The shaded embankment links Jungnokwon and the metasequoia path, so you can walk or cycle along the river and visit all three sites. Across the river from Jungnokwon is Damyang's "Noodle Street," where you can eat a bowl of warm noodles with a boiled egg. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Juknokwon Bamboo Garden
- Damyang Metasequoia Road
- Korea Bamboo Museum
- Changpyeong Samjinae Village (Slow City)
- May 18th National Cemetery
- Myeongokheon Garden
- Sigyeongjeong & Hwanbyeokdang (Gasa Literature Area)
- Gwangju Lake Eco Park