Yeosu and Suncheon Trip

Vanessa Tanadi
Nov 4, 2016
3 min read

Hi this is the continuous post of my previous post about Wow Korea trip to Jeollanam do. On our last day, we went to Yeosu and Suncheon area. Actually I have been to Yeosu last summer with my Indonesian friend. This time we went to a place that I never visited before.

First we went to take Yeosu Maritime Cable Car. Yeosu Maritime Cable Car is the first of its kind in Korea, connecting Dolsan Island and the mainland over the ocean. Passengers can choose between the standard cabins and crystal cabins. In particular, crystal cabins allow passengers to observe the ocean below ones feet, experiencing the thrill of being suspended in mid-air through its transparent flooring. Unfortunately, we didn't take the transparent floor cable car, but we just take the normal one:( However, we still can see the beautiful view of Yeosu.

Directions [Bus] From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal. - From Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal, take any of the following buses to Dolsan: 100, 102, 103, 105, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116 (Operates every 10 minutes, approx. 25min bus ride). [Taxi] Take a taxi from Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal to Yeosu Maritime Cable Car. (Approx. 15min / 7,000 won) [Train] From Seoul Station, take a train to Yeosu EXPO Station. - From Yeosu EXPO Station, take Bus No. 2. - Get off at Jinnamgwan, and transfer to the bus that goes to Dolsan.

Address: 3600-1, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Admission:

[Crystal Cabin] - Adults (Round trip): 20,000 won - Children (Round trip): 15,000 won [Standard Cabin] - Adults: 13,000 won (Round-trip) or 10,000won (One-way) - Children (Round trip) : 9,000 won (Round-trip) or 7,000 won (One-way) - Group: 20 or more - Seniors (ages 65 and older): 1,000 won discount

Next destination is Odongdo Island of Yeosu!! Despite being an island off the coast, visitors can simply walk along the breakwater installed from Yeosu Port all the way to Odongdo Island. There are 70 species of wild flowers that flourish here, a hill commemorating the plantation of the very first tree and a spacious grassy field making this place great for ecological education. Odongdo Island of Yeosu is one of the most spectacular spots to appreciate camellias. The camellias on Odongdo Island begin to bloom in November and color the entire island in scarlet until April the following year. Indeed, during this period the entire island looks like a huge camellia blossom. The promenade that stretches across the entire island is popular with couples. You can also have fresh catches from the sea prepared for your meal.

Directions [Bus] Across from Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 333 to Odongdo Island. From Yeosu Expo Station, take Bus No. 2 or 333 to Odongdo Island. [Taxi] Take a taxi from Yeosu Bus Terminal or Yeosu Expo Station to Odongdo Island (approx. 10-15min)

Good bye Odongdo!! And now let's move to next destination!!

Our last destination was Suncheon Bay National Garden. The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area. Getting there is fairly easy as buses and an unmanned shuttle train (PRT) opened along with the Suncheon Bay Garden and Suncheon Literature Center district (4.64 km) are available for service. Visitors can hop on the PRT and go to the literature center, then also ride the train along the 1.2-kilometer stretch of reeds to Mujingyo Bridge.

Address: 47, Gukgajeongwon1ho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Admission Fees Adults (ages 20 or above): Individuals 8,000 won / Groups 6,000 won / Nighttime 3,000 won Teenagers (ages 14-19): Individuals 6,000 won / Groups 5,000 won / Nighttime 2,000 won Children (ages 8-13): Individuals 4,000 won / Groups 3,000 won / Nighttime 1,000 won

Directions [Bus] From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Suncheon Bus Terminal. From the bus terminal, walk west about 250 m to Sungo Five-way Intersection (순고오거리) and turn left (south). Walk about 150 m and catch Green Bus no. 101 by the GS 25 convenience store on the right (west) side of the street. Ride the bus for 9 stops and get off at Suncheon Bay Garden bus stop (순천만정원 정류장).