Damyang-gun Accelerates Leap to Become Inland Tourism Hub in 8th Local Government Term

Outstanding Natural Scenery Enhanced with Various Attractions, Gaining Attention as a Traveler's City

Developing Tourism Content That Meets Tourists' Needs and Contemporary Trends

Damyang County is gaining attention as a city for travelers by developing abundant tourism content to leap forward as the "number one inland tourism destination" attracting 20 million tourists.

Recently, Damyang's "Three Premium Forests"?Juknokwon, Gwanbangjerim, and Metasequoia Road?captivated tourists by being selected for the Local 100 (Top 100 Regional Cultural Attractions) by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Local 100 is a branding policy by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism aimed at discovering and nurturing cultural landmarks, contents, and masters with regional representativeness and influence, and promoting them domestically and internationally.

In addition to excellent natural scenery, efforts to develop content that captivates travelers are being strengthened.

First, a children's science experience space for children and adolescents is being created within the Honam Climate Change Experience Center to attract family tourists.

Also, to elevate Damyangho Yongmaru-gil into a top-class premium walking trail, a budget of approximately 14 billion KRW will be invested by 2027 to build a bridge connecting Yongmaru-gil and Geumseongsanseong Fortress.

After creating a pleasant dirt path on Metasequoia Road last August, which led to a 44% increase in tourists, an additional 1.5 km dirt path is being constructed in the Bamboo Ecological Park, aiming for opening in November.

Furthermore, below Boriam Temple on Chuwolsan Mountain, which was selected as one of the 33 beautiful temples by CNN, an International Meditation Center is being planned for completion by 2026.

Once the International Meditation Center is established, Damyang County is expected to be recognized as a tourism city truly representative of ecology and healing.

Additionally, the development of the original downtown area of Damyang-eup, infused with culture and arts, is revitalizing the streets.

The Damju Damidam Art District, opened last February, currently houses 15 buildings with 30 units operating as various commercial spaces such as youth shops and workshops.

Weekly street performances and diverse cultural and artistic events fill the streets, connecting major tourist sites like Juknokwon with the original downtown area.

Moreover, the Damyang Cultural Center, reborn as a complex cultural space after a year and a half of construction, includes ▲performance art creation spaces ▲resident participation cultural creation spaces ▲exhibition spaces ▲cultural plazas ▲and a large performance hall.

Opened in April, the Dambit Music Hall is located in the Chuseong Stadium area, harmonizing with Juknokwon and Gwanbangjerim. It serves as the main stage for the Bamboo Festival and the Namdo International Arts Festival, expanding its role as a performance arts hub for residents and a place of rest for tourists.

Furthermore, in August, a special law for the construction of the Moonlight High-Speed Railway connecting Gwangju and Daegu was jointly proposed with the participation of a record 261 members of the National Assembly, accelerating the development of tourism infrastructure.

Once the railway opens, it will enable a one-hour living zone, attracting tourists from the Yeongnam region, and is expected to become a foothold for entering the era of 20 million tourists.

County Governor Lee Byung-no said, "About 12 million tourists visited Damyang by the end of September to enjoy its beautiful natural scenery and abundant cultural resources," adding, "We will continue to develop tourism resources unique to Damyang to create a Damyang-style stay-type tourism city where residents and tourists can be happy together."

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