Explore the ecological city of Suncheon & beautiful port city of Yeosu with an overnight trip. From the green tea farm at Boseong to Odongdo Island at Yeosu, you can explore the region's remarkable sights.
Day 1 An early-morning pickup takes you to Seoul Station for a convenient express train to Gwangju with English-Speaking tour guide. Once you arrive in the city, meet your guide and transfer to Boseong (Approx. 1.5hrs) pay a visit to the Daehan Dawon the green tea farm. After visiting the green tea field, we move to experience rice cake making.
Next, visit Nakaneupseong Walled Town, the fortress walls were built using square-shaped stones to reach 4 meters in height, 3 to 4 meters in width, and 1,410 meters in total length. The village is overall well preserved, allowing visitors to observe houses and lifestyles that have all been passed down from the past. The town is highly valued as a historical and cultural resource for studying traditional folk customs.
The final destination of Day 1 is Seonamsa Temple which is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention.
Day 2 After breakfast, move to Suncheonman National Garden. This is the first national garden of South Korea and one of the five major coastal wetlands in the world. The national garden spans 1.12 million square meters and it is home to 790,000 trees covering 505 species, and 3.15 million flowers covering 113 species.
Transfer to Dolsan Park in Yeosu, located across from Dolsan Bridge, was created in 1987 on land spanning over 287,000 square meters. A teahouse inside the park was originally a TV drama shooting set. The teahouse offers a fine view of Dolsan Bridge, so visitors often stop by to drink tea while enjoying the view.
Final destination is Odongdo Island offers breathtaking views with its dramatic coastal cliffs and vibrant camellia blooms. The island features well-maintained walking trails, a lighthouse, a musical fountain park, and a barefoot walking park.
In the afternoon, the train whisks you back across the country for your return trip to Seoul Station.