natural wonder
Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Gwangju, South Korea · Asia
Gwangju is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Masan, 20km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.
Gwangju is a major city located in Gwangju, South Korea. With a population of 1,401,235, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Gwangju sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gwangju to your route.
Wongak Temple or Wongaksa is a South Korean Buddhist temple on the Geumnam street in the Dong-gu district, Gwangju city. Situated in the downtown of the metropolitan city, this is a branch temple of the Songgwang temple in Suncheon and belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was founded in 1914 by MasterRead more
Geumbong Girim (錦峯基林) of Seonam temple as its missionary center in Gwangju.
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Gwangju is located in Gwangju, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1547 latitude, 126.9156 longitude.
Gwangju has a population of approximately 1,401,235 people, making it a major city in South Korea.
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Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A quiet Buddhist temple on the flank of Jogyesan, approached over Seungseongyo, a 17th-century granite arch bridge that forms a perfect circle with its reflection in the stream.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A walled Joseon-era town still inhabited, with thatched-roof houses inside 1.4 km of stone rampart that can be walked in full. Unlike most folk villages, residents farm the surrounding fields.
47 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Korea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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