Stroll Through Damyang’s Autumn on Chuseok... Juknokwon and Soswaewon Open Free to Public

Free Admission to Major Tourist Attractions
Including Metasequoia Land on September 25

Damyang’s representative tourist attractions will lower their barriers on Chuseok day. Visitors will be able to explore the bamboo forest of Juknokwon, the Joseon-era garden Soswaewon, and Metasequoia Land—famous for its iconic tree-lined road—without paying any admission fees.

On September 18, Damyang County announced that it would open its major tourist spots to the public free of charge during the Chuseok holiday, in order to welcome hometown visitors and tourists, as well as to deploy additional tourism guidance staff throughout the holiday period.

Scenes from major tourist attractions in Damyang. Clockwise from the top left: Juknokwon, Metasequoia Land, Soswaewon, Gamagol Ecological Park. Courtesy of Damyang County

The free admission will be offered on Chuseok day, September 25. On that day, major tourist attractions that typically require admission fees, such as Juknokwon, Soswaewon, and Metasequoia Land, will be open to the public free of charge. Damyang’s Korea Gasa Literature Museum and Gamagol Ecological Park, which are usually free, will also maintain their regular free admission policy.

The county will also conduct inspections of its tourist facilities in anticipation of an influx of visitors during the holiday. By September 23, Damyang authorities plan to check the condition of key destinations such as Metasequoia Land, Gamagol Ecological Park, and Yongmaru-gil, and complete the improvement of surrounding environments.

Special duty shifts will be operated to assist tourists. From September 24 to 27, for four days, 18 public servants and culture and tourism commentators per day will be stationed at major tourist attractions. Their responsibilities will include guiding tourists, dealing with on-site inconveniences, and responding to emergencies.

Jongwon Park, the mayor of Damyang County, said, "We are thoroughly inspecting facilities and strengthening our guidance system in advance so that everyone visiting Damyang during the Chuseok holidays can comfortably enjoy our main tourist sites," adding, "We hope you spend a pleasant holiday enjoying Damyang’s autumn scenery together with your families."

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