Essential Admission and Route Information Often Missed at Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road

1,300 Trees Planted Along National Route 24 in 1972

Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road began to be developed by Damyang County in 1972. It started when 1,300 five-year-old metasequoia trees were planted along a 5-kilometer stretch of National Route 24, running from Damyang County Office to Wonyul Samgeori in Geumseong-myeon.

Today, the road is primarily identified by 12 Metasequoia-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. In other words, it was not originally created as a separate park trail; rather, it became a tourist attraction as the trees planted along the roadside of the former National Route 24, once used by cars, grew over time.

The Full 5 km and the Approximately 2 km Walking Section Are Different

Depending on the source, the entire tree-lined road is described as an approximately 5-kilometer straight section, while other sources introduce the Damyang–Sunchang section of National Route 24 as approximately 8.5 kilometers. The representative section that travelers actually walk is generally described as about 2 kilometers, with a round-trip sightseeing time of approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour based on visitor reviews.

Therefore, there is no need to think that you must walk the entire 5-kilometer road. The driving section and the Metasequoia Land section where visitors enter and walk should be distinguished. For those who find long-distance walking burdensome, completing a round trip on only the representative walking section is more practical.

Entry Is Available Until 7 p.m. from May Through August

Operating hours are 09:00–19:00 during the summer season from May through August, and 09:00–18:00 during the winter season from September through April. During the summer season, the last admission is listed as one hour before closing, so visitors who arrive at the ticket booth just before 7 p.m. may not be allowed to enter.

Closed days are listed as Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day. In summer, the trees form a green tunnel, but Policy Briefing explains that long-distance walking under the intense midsummer sun may be demanding. Visitors may crowd the site on weekends and holidays, so those seeking a quieter experience may benefit from visiting early in the morning.

A Paid Section Charging 2,000 Won for Adults and 1,000 Won for Children

Admission is 2,000 won for adults and 1,000 won for children. It was reported that, beginning March 21, 2026, a system was introduced to refund the full admission fee in Damyang Sarang Gift Certificates, the local currency. However, the current conditions for receiving the refund and the places where it can be used have not been confirmed in publicly available sources.

The ticket booth telephone number is 061-380-3149. The official tourism website is the Damyang County tourism website at https://www.damyang.go.kr/tour/index.damyang. Since the operating hours and fees stated here may change over time, they should be checked again based on the travel date. No confirmed information is available on free-admission eligibility, youth, military personnel, or group rates.

Which Way Should You Go: Geumwol Intersection or the Entrance to Juknokwon?

Access points are listed at Geumwol Intersection, the entrance to Juknokwon, the riverside embankment around Hyanggyo Bridge along Damyangcheon, and near Gwanbangjerim. Geumwol Intersection is mentioned as the point where the tree-lined road ends, and there is a free parking lot nearby.

Free parking lots are also listed in various locations around the entrance to Juknokwon, the riverside embankment around Hyanggyo Bridge along Damyangcheon, and near Gwanbangjerim. However, the number of available spaces and current fees are not provided in public sources. For foreign travelers, a safe approach is to enter “12 Metasequoia-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun” into a navigation system and then check the signs for the appropriate entrance upon arrival. No confirmed information is available on bus route numbers, stop names, station exit numbers, or walking time from the stops.

How to Combine Juknokwon and Gwanbangjerim into an Approximately 4 km Route

The Korea Tourism Organization presents Damyang Metasequoia-gil, Juknokwon, and Gwanbangjerim as a connected course of approximately 4 kilometers requiring about 1 hour. Since the walking distance differs between a round trip along Metasequoia-gil alone and an itinerary connecting all three places, it is advisable to allow more than 1 hour when including photography and rest.

On the route introduced in Policy Briefing, crossing Geumwol Bridge and following the northern embankment path along Damyangcheon for approximately 3.3 kilometers leads to the entrance of Juknokwon. Conversely, traveling from Geumwol Intersection upstream along the Yeongsangang River to Damyang Resort requires an additional 4.7 kilometers, so planning to walk both the tree-lined road and Damyang Resort in one trip results in a long-distance course.

The Barefoot Walking Trail Is Being Developed Around Hakdong-ri Lot 631

Materials from Damyang County state that a barefoot walking trail has been developed along the Metasequoia Land tree-lined road. The project is located around Lot 631 in Hakdong-ri, Damyang-eup, and is described as an initiative to improve the path for comfortable walking, extend tourists’ stays, and promote regional revitalization.

The improvement project was planned to run from 2025 through June 2026. Some visitor-review sources introduce the barefoot red-clay trail as a special experience available from spring through autumn, but no confirmed information is available on seasonal operating methods or shoe-storage and foot-washing facilities. If you plan to try the barefoot experience, you should also bring regular walking shoes.

Strollers Are Possible, but Detailed Wheelchair Information Is Limited

Korea Tourism Organization materials state that the path is flat and accessible by stroller. An itinerary along the flat representative section is relatively suitable for stroller users, but travelers with young children should allow for 40 minutes to 1 hour of walking if completing a round trip on the approximately 2-kilometer section.

Public sources do not confirm detailed information regarding wheelchair access, photography restrictions, cash-only payment, English information or audio guides, or restrictions on bicycles and pets. Metasequoia-gil is known as a filming location for movies and video productions, but no separate information has been confirmed regarding the scope of permitted personal photography or commercial filming permits.

Numbers and Contact Information to Note Before Visiting

The address is 12 Metasequoia-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, and the ticket booth telephone number is 061-380-3149. The main telephone number for Damyang County Office, 061-380-3114, is also provided and can be used when inquiries about tourist-site operations cannot be connected.

• Summer season: May–August, 09:00–19:00
• Winter season: September–April, 09:00–18:00
• Closed: Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day
• Admission: 2,000 won for adults, 1,000 won for children
• Representative walking section: approximately 2 km
• Round-trip sightseeing: approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour
• Juknokwon–Gwanbangjerim connection: approximately 4 km, 1 hour

The latest information can be checked on the Damyang County tourism website. Knowing that the road was created by 1,300 trees planted along National Route 24 in 1972 allows visitors to see not merely a tree tunnel, but the process by which a former road function was transformed into a walking tourist attraction.