natural wonder
Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
29 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaJeollabuk-do
Koch'ang
Jeollabuk-do, South Korea · Asia
About Koch'ang
Koch'ang is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Daesan, 29km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.
Koch'ang is in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, with about 73,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Daesan, about 13 km away.
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What is there to see near Koch'ang?
Within an hour or so of Koch'ang: Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (29 km), Jeonju Hanok Village (59 km).
Where is Koch'ang?
Koch'ang is in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, about 13 km from Daesan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 72,996
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Jeollabuk-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 35.4333, 126.7000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Jeonju Hanok Village
A charming neighborhood of over 700 traditional hanok buildings, considered the birthplace of Korean bibimbap and home to vibrant cultural traditions.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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