This tour program is one of the highlights of WCHR 2014 the organizing committee has to offer. The program will give all participants a taste of the breathtaking beauty of Jeju Island, and of many natural wonders Korea has to offer. Join one of the following three courses and see firsthand how wonderfully Jeju natures have been preserved.
Date &Time
May 16, 2014, 15:30 - 17:30
Course 1
Camellia Hill
Course 2
Spirited Garden
Course 3
Botanical Garden Yeomiji
Fee
Free of Charge
* This program will be provided free of charge for all participants who are registered. However, please make a reservation
for this complimentary tour when you register for the Congress.
* A shuttle bus service will be provided for those booking this tour to pick them up at ICC JEJU and to get them back to the
hotels in which they are staying.
* Please note that tour reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Please refer to the bus and tour schedules below.
Course 1. Camellia Hill
Time
Details
15:30
Meeting at ICC JEJU
15:30 - 16:00
Transfer to Camellia Hill
16:00 - 17:00
Sightseeing in Camellia Hill
17:00 - 17:30
Transfer to the Hotels
Harboring the crystal-clear skies and winds, Camellia Hill is a camellia arboretum that was created on a plot of land behind Mt. Hallasan, which spans 172,000 square meters. Camellia is called the queen of winter flowers as it overcomes the harsh winter, blossoms in the snow and cold; so, its unique beauty is loved so much by the world. The arboretum is home to 6,000 camellia trees of 500 different species including species that are known to produce the world's largest and earliest blossoms. In addition to camellia trees, the arboretum also boasts palm trees, wildflowers, and other plants as well as a sprawling grass plaza and an ecological pond. Auxiliary facilities include a gallery exhibiting camellia-themed handicrafts and a multipurpose seminar room. Camellia Hill also offers a variety of lodging facilities ranging from thatched cottages and wooden cottages to steel houses and a condominium-type resort. And, Camellia Hill provides many interesting things to see, as well as a variety of foods, beverages and entertainment to enjoy, enabling you to understand what it means to take a rest in nature.
The Spirited Garden is one of the major tourist attraction sites on Jeju Island and has been recognized as the "most beautiful garden in the world" by the press and internationally renowned guests who have visited since its opening in 1992. This garden, where maple trees, wisterias, pine trees and other rare species of trees as well as wildflowers and orchids collectively form a unique scenic harmony, offers an unsurpassed opportunity to relax your soul and commune with nature. Jeju's natural characteristics, spiritual peace and tranquility that contributed to the creation of the garden will lead you to the inspirational environment you have never experienced before. The refined garden art that greets you with profusion of taste and color depending on the season of the year or time of the day invites you into a world of profound inspiration to uplift your spirit.
Located within the Jungmun Tourist Complex, Yeomiji Botanical Garden has the world's largest glass greenhouse and a wide selection of rare plants, creating a tropical ambience. The indoor garden contains approximately 2,000 rare tropical and subtropical plants including Flower Garden, Water Lily Garden, Jungle Garden, Subtropical Fruits Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, and Observation Platform. The 38 meter observation platform at the center of the greenhouse allows visitors to get a clear view of the surrounding landscapes including Cheonjeyeon Falls, Mt. Hallasan, and Korea's southernmost island of Marado. The exotic outdoor garden houses Jeju Native Garden, as well as Korean, Japanese, Italian and French folk gardens.
