A Little World Inside Korea: Travel Spots with Global Vibes #2
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- Oct 21
- 3 min read
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Every city carries a distinct mood and unforgettable architecture.
Explore landscapes inspired by countries around the world, recreated in Korea.
Discover Korean attractions inspired by various countries and cities!
Keep an eye out for the unique Korean touches blended into these exotic spaces!
Let's beginš
Jade Garden is a botanical garden that creates an exotic atmosphere under the theme of āa small Europe within a forest.ā Visitors can explore spaces inspired by various European cities, including an Italian-style visitor center, English-style flower beds, Italian-style gardens, and waterways. The garden features an impressive 24 themed gardens, all designed while preserving the original terrain as much as possible to maintain a natural flow.
For walking trails, visitors can choose between the āWood Scent Trailā and the āForest Breeze Trail.ā The Wood Scent Trail, located at the gardenās center, is a popular route because of its wood chip pathway and easy access to many themed gardens. The Forest Breeze Trail, true to its name, is shaded and cool with dense trees, making it a perfect choice to escape the summer heat. Each trail takes about an hour one way, and they connect at several points, so creating your own route can be a great way to explore the garden.
Address: 80 Haetgol-gil Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Work: 9AM ā 6PM
Geoje Botanic Garden is the largest botanical garden in Korea, offering visitors the feeling of stepping into a tropical rainforest. The garden is housed under a massive dome structure, known as the Jungle Dome, which is covered with 7,472 glass panels and reaches a height of 30 meters.
The most famous spot here is the Birdās Nest photo zone, where visitors can enter a giant nest surrounded by tropical plants and take pictures ā itās so popular that people often line up for it. Donāt miss the Cissus verticillata, a unique plant with curtain-like roots hanging from a high place, creating a mysterious atmosphere. The garden is thoughtfully designed with various features like refreshing waterfalls, a light cave, and an observatory. Besides tropical plants, you can also explore wetlands and outdoor aquatic gardens, experiencing diverse exotic natural environments. Wedding and snap photoshoots are occasionally held on regular closing days, so if youāre interested, be sure to apply!
Address: 3595 Geojenamseo-ro Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Work: 9:30Am ā 6PM (Mon, Closed)
Ticketing Closes Mar ā Oct 5PM / Nov ā Feb 4PM
Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune is Koreaās only sand dune area, where a vast sandy plain connected to Sinduri Beach resembles a desert landscape. It is believed to have gradually formed over approximately 15,000 years since the Ice Age, as strong winds carried sand to the coastline, shaping its current form over many centuries. This site is worth visiting not only for its exotic, desert-like scenery but also because it is a unique natural heritage with distinctive terrain found nowhere else in Korea.
Sand dunes are sand hills formed by wind-driven sand deposits, and this area hosts a rare ecosystem unique to coastal dunes, with various rare plants and animals inhabiting it. Visitors can enjoy the dunes by following the boardwalk paths; the A course, taking about 30 minutes, focuses mainly on the sand dunes, while the B course, about an hour long, offers views of diverse natural and ecological points.
Address: San263-1 Sindu-ri, Wonbuk-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
