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South Highlights & Shopping - Japanese Guide - JC17
A scenic drive to Yacheonsa Temple, you will see the largest Temple house, mystical medicinal water flowing and ocean view . Next , continue to Yeomiji Botanical Garden, the finest and largest botanical garden in Asia. The indoor garden features about 2,000 rare tropical and subtropical plants. Then visit Jusangjeolli Daepo Coast, the columnar joints are situated, designated as a National Natural Monuments. After enjoying lunch with Korean and International style buffet, proceed to Lotte duty free for souvenirs or famous Lotte Hotel Garden. Finally, you will visit Joanne Teddy Bear Museum displaying worldwide famous Teddy Bear artist "Joanne Oh" eco-friendly and luxury teddy bears.
Leaving the pier for a scenic drive, you will arrive at Yackcheonsa Temple , meaning " Temple where medical water flows" and many Buddhists stop to drink the water. This temple is famous for the largest Temple hous with Buddhist statue in Asia and spectacular ocean view. You tour continues to Yeomiji Botanical Garden, the finest and largest botanical garden in Asia. The indoor garden features about 2,000 rare tropical and subtropical plants including Flowers, Water Liy and Jungle garden and observation plat form. The outdoor gardens are consist of Jeju native garden, as well as Korean, Japanese, Italian and French folk gardens. Then you will drive to Jusangjeolli Daepo Coast, the columnar joints are situated, designated as a National Natural Monuments. Black hexagonal stone pillars are piled on top of each other, they unfold like a folding screen as if a god elaborately piled up blocks of stone. You can hear the sound of the waves crashing in to the rocks is remarkably refreshing. After Refresh and enjoy Buffet Lunch with Korean and Internatinal dishes , you will visit Lotte Duty Free for souvenirs or famous Lotte Hotel Garden. Your tour concludes with a visit to Joanne Teddy Bear Musuem. A worldwide famous Teddy Bear Artist " Joanne Oh" has created eco -friendly and luxury teddy bears . Joanne's unique crafts come from hand weaving and natural dyeing process. Take photos of Joanne and her finest artworks of Teddy bears . The gift shop contains all kinds of teddy bears for purchase.
Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over flat and uneven surfaces with some steps. Jusangjeolli demands over 20 steps and Yackcheonsa Temple requires over 70 steps. Order of tour may vary.
