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Oedo Botania
🧠Fact: A private botanical garden on a small island near Geoje, famous for Mediterranean-style landscaping and ocean.
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đź’ˇ Tip: Take a morning ferry to avoid afternoon crowds and get the clearest photos.
Info: Oedo Botania is a stunning marine botanical garden on a rocky island off Geoje in South Korea’s Hallyeohaesang National Park. Created by Lee Chang-ho and his wife from 1969 to 1994, what began as failed tangerine groves evolved into a lush, European–Korean hybrid paradise
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. Today it spans the entire island with over 3,000 subtropical and exotic plants—cacti, palms, agaves, camellias—interwoven with marble sculptures, terraces, "Stairway to Heaven," Venus Garden, pavilions, and a lighthouse . Accessible only by guided ferry, Oedo offers breathtaking sea views, fragrant blooms (particularly glorious in April), and a tranquil escape into artful horticulture.
Tree-Lined Metasequoia Road
🧠Fact: This iconic avenue of tall, perfectly aligned Metasequoia trees is one of the most photographed spots
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đź’ˇ Tip: Visit in autumn for breathtaking foliage or winter for snow-dusted fairytale vibes.
Info: The Tree-Lined Metasequoia Road in Damyang is one of South Korea’s most picturesque drives. Stretching for about 8.5 kilometers, the road is flanked by thousands of towering metasequoia trees that create a stunning green canopy in summer and a golden-red tunnel in autumn. Popular for leisurely walks, cycling, and photography, it offers a romantic and peaceful atmosphere. The scenic beauty of this road has made it a frequent filming location for Korean dramas and movies.