Damyang County Encourages Visitors to Recharge at Top Tourist Destinations During Lunar New Year Holiday

Free Admission to Juknokwon, Metaland, and Other Attractions

Juknokwon, a representative tourist attraction in Damyang. Provided by Damyang County

Damyang County in Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Byeongno) announced on the 20th that, in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday, it will promote domestic tourism and open its major tourist attractions free of charge so that returning residents and visitors can enjoy a refreshing time in Damyang's beautiful nature.

The free attractions include Juknokwon, Gamagol Ecological Park, Metaland, and Hanjaegol Arboretum. These sites will be open for three days during the holiday, from the 28th to the 30th. Soswaewon will be free to enter only on the day of the Lunar New Year, the 29th.

Juknokwon is Damyang's most famous tourist spot, offering various experiences such as forest bathing along eight themed bamboo trails, foot baths, and hanok accommodations. Gamagol Ecological Park is a natural attraction centered around Yongchusan Mountain in Yongmyeon, featuring the scenic Yongso Falls at the source of the Yeongsangang River and striking rock formations.

Metaland features a 2.1 km Metasequoia tree-lined road, a children's science experience center, a frog ecology exhibition hall, and a children's Provence area, making it a destination for the whole family. Especially for this Lunar New Year, a bamboo "fortune tree" will be set up to welcome visitors and bring good luck.

In addition, the county plans to improve the environment and facilities at major attractions and provide hospitality training to staff in order to minimize inconvenience for residents and visitors. To prepare for the expected increase in tourists during the holiday, hygiene inspections of food service establishments will be carried out by the 24th, ensuring clean and friendly dining options.

Governor Lee Byeongno stated, "With the designation of a temporary holiday, the break will be longer, and we expect many people to return home or visit family. By opening our tourist attractions free of charge, we hope to help overcome the difficult economic situation by encouraging more people to travel domestically."

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