Oedo-Botanica

I may not have been to most of the tourist spot here in Geoje Island, South Korea, but I know you should visit Oedo-Botania when you're in the area.

I have a previous post on the directions on how to go to Oedo from Okpo/Busan/Seoul.

From Jangseongpo Ferry Terminal, you will wait for your schedule. We got the 8:00 AM ferry ride (this is the first one). It will cost you ₩27,000 per person which includes ferry ride (round-trip), entrance to Oedo Island and a trip to Haegeumgang (Rock formation) before going back to the ferry terminal. We managed to get our tickets a day before our trip so that we could get the schedule we want.

Since this is the first trip of the ferry, the ferry terminal was not that crowded yet.

Jangseongpo Ferry Terminal

Our Ferry Ride

Inside the ferry

During the trip, someone will give a colored ID. The colored ID will idea you which group you are with.

Upon arrival at Oedo Island, you will be given 1 hour and 30 minutes to stay and go around so be aware of the time you arrive and the people that we are with. The time given is just enough. You can stop once in a while, rest a little bit, toilet breaks, take pictures but the time they gave you is just enough to see everything in the island. We just follow the path that was given. You can see signs (Path) around the island and you can follow the one on the brochure as well. Brochure will be given to you together with the ticket.

Brochure we got upon purchasing the tickets

inside the brochure which you can use as a guide

We went there spring time but not the blooming season I guess. It may not be the best time to be there but we think it is still beautiful.

empty because we were the first tour for the day

With people

Best view

After the walk, we were just in time for small snack (we brought some snacks and water with us) while waiting for our ferry back. I think this trip is better if there were English translation or there is a trip for foreigners because it seems that there are so many information that the captain was saying during the trip about the place. Before going back to the ferry, we stop by the Haegeumgang. The ferry went inside one of the rock formations. It was a nice experience.

Just went in then just turn around again

Rock formation

Tips:
- Bring snacks/water going there. There are small shops on the ferry terminal. There are shops as well in the Oedo Island for coffee, ice cream and some snacks. We prefer to bring our own :)
- Be aware of the time and the people with you on the ferry. It will help you to know if you are still on time for the ferry.
- It won't hurt to look back sometimes so that you won't miss a beautiful view =)
- If you can buy a ticket before the day of your trip, you might do so, so that you can pick the time of the trip that you want.
- First trip is better I think =)

Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip!

anjcam