This week on Jeju: A to Z, Todd Thacker takes a brief look at sites in the southwest of Jeju Island that attract millions of visitors a year, specifically the O’sulloc Tea Museum and Spirited Garden.

In the west of Jeju Island is a rural road that has a remarkable array of popular visitor destinations. Though remote, the tranquil setting and sheer variety of attractions makes it an excellent day trip.

[Slug CG] Nokjabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City

In this report, we’ll profile two sites located on “Green Tea Road” and mention a few more for your Jeju travel list.

First up is O’sulloc. This spot is extremely popular with domestic and international visitors for its panoramic, tidy fields of green tea.


Given its beautiful rustic scenery, it’s an excellent place to contemplate the traditional tea culture of Korea, one which goes back many centuries.

[Slug CG] Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission, www.osulloc.com

O’sulloc is home to a Green Tea Museum which covers all areas of green tea production: from its cultivation, to roasting and consumption.

There is a tea cup gallery and tea ceremony space, an indoor garden, and an area to order all sorts of tea-related beverages and desserts.

O’sulloc green tea is also a major ingredient in Jeju-produced cosmetics, many of which are well-known and sought after throughout the region and the world.

[Slug CG] Open daily 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets 12,000 won for adults, www.spiritedgarden.com

Another smaller but similarly popular destination is called “Spirited Garden.” This version of the verdant southwest is a compilation of seven small flower, rock, and bonsai gardens.

The designers intended visitors to stroll through at a leisurely, contemplative pace.

[Slug CG] Todd Thacker

Facilities include an three-story observatory cafe with in-house roasted coffee and handmade Jeju citrus drinks. It also offers a health-conscious, locally sourced lunch buffet for visitors. Tickets are 12,000 won for adults and the buffet is 18,000 won.

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Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art, www.jejumuseum.go.kr
Jeju Glass Castle, en.jejuglasscastle.com
Jeju Aerospace Museum, english.jdc-jam.com

And finally, to round out your day in the southwest, check out these other nearby sites like the Jeju Museum of Contemporary Art in the Artists Village at Jeoji; Jeju Glass Castle, with its fun and elaborate display of artisanal glass; and last but not least, the massive collection of aircraft and science and engineering exhibitions at the Jeju Aerospace Museum.

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