Travel Guide
A garden island in the South Sea, famous for camellias, themed gardens, observatories and peaceful coastal scenery.
Camellias and gardens
above the South Sea
Jangsado Island Tongyeong is a garden island in Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, located just west of the southern tip of Geoje Island.
The island is home to Jangsado Sea Park Camellia, which features around twenty themed garden areas, including the Camellia Tunnel Trail, Maze Garden and Herb Garden.
Visitors follow a walking route through gardens and observatories, enjoying flowers, forest paths and wide views of the South Sea. Jangsado is especially popular during camellia season.
How to Get to
Jangsado Island
Jangsado Island can be reached by sightseeing boat from Tongyeong or Geoje. Geunpo Port in Geoje is one of the closest departure points, with the boat ride taking about ten minutes according to current tourism information.
Choose Tongyeong or Geoje
Sightseeing boats operate from ports in both Tongyeong and Geoje. Choose a departure point that fits your overall travel route.
Take the Boat to Jangsado
Board the sightseeing boat and travel to Jangsado Sea Park. Travel time varies depending on the departure port.
Return on the Same Boat
Visitors normally return on the boat assigned to their tour. The arrival and departure docks on Jangsado may be different, so follow the designated walking route.
Tongyeong or Geoje → sightseeing boat → Jangsado Sea Park → Camellia Tunnel → Maze Garden → Observatory → Rainbow Bridge → departure dock
Tongyeong · Geoje to Jangsado
Boat schedules may change depending on season, weather and sea conditions. Check your departure port, boarding time and return boat before traveling.
Places to Explore
on Jangsado
Jangsado Sea Park combines camellia forests, themed gardens, outdoor art and observatories overlooking the South Sea.
Camellia Tunnel Trail
The Camellia Tunnel Trail is one of Jangsado’s signature attractions. When the flowers bloom, red camellias line both sides of the shaded walking path.
View on Google Maps →Maze Garden
The Maze Garden is one of the themed gardens inside Jangsado Sea Park and offers a playful change from the island’s forest trails.
View on Google Maps →Herb Garden
The Herb Garden adds another layer of color and fragrance to the island’s walking route and is one of the park’s established themed garden areas.
View on Google Maps →Seungni Observatory
Seungni Observatory is one of the island’s scenic viewpoints, offering wide views across the surrounding South Sea and nearby islands.
View on Google Maps →Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge is another recognizable attraction on the Jangsado walking route and connects garden scenery with open coastal views.
View on Google Maps →Outdoor Gallery & Garden Views
Outdoor art spaces and landscaped paths appear throughout Jangsado Sea Park, with several places to stop and enjoy the sea views.
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Jangsado Sea Park
Recommended Route
Jangsado is designed around a continuous walking route from the arrival dock to the departure dock.
Arrival Dock → Camellia Tunnel → Maze Garden → Herb Garden → Seungni Observatory → Rainbow Bridge → Departure Dock
The island route is generally organized so visitors move from one dock to another rather than returning to the exact same landing point.
Getting Around
Jangsado
Jangsado Sea Park is explored mainly on foot. The long, narrow island is suited to a continuous garden walk with hills and scenic viewpoints.
Walking
Walking is the main way to explore Jangsado. The gardens and viewpoints are connected by a designated path.
There are slopes and stair sections, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Slow Garden Walk
Camellia paths, themed gardens and observatories make the route better suited to a relaxed pace.
Keep track of your boat’s departure time while stopping at gardens and viewpoints.
Follow Your Boat Schedule
Sightseeing time is linked to the boat schedule. Follow the assigned route and reach the departure dock on time.
Boat operations can change due to wind, waves or other sea conditions.
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Who Should Visit
Jangsado?
Jangsado is ideal for travelers who enjoy flowers, garden walks, photography and coastal views.
Jangsado is one of Korea’s best-known camellia destinations, with dense camellia forests and a signature tunnel trail.
Around twenty themed gardens and outdoor spaces make the island enjoyable even outside peak flower season.
Camellia paths, colorful gardens and open sea viewpoints provide many photo opportunities.
Jangsado is also known as a filming location from the Korean drama My Love from the Star.
Before You Visit
Jangsado Island
Boat schedules, park hours, weather and walking conditions should all be checked before departure.
Check the latest Jangsado boat schedule for your travel date.
Confirm your departure port in Tongyeong or Geoje.
Check the current Jangsado Sea Park admission information.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for slopes and stairs.
Confirm the departure dock and return boat time after arriving on the island.
Check the weather and sea conditions before departure.
Traveling to Jangsado?
Check the boat first.
Jangsado Sea Park is reached by sightseeing boat. Before walking through the Camellia Tunnel and themed gardens, check your departure port, boarding time and return boat.
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Camellias blooming
above the South Sea
Jangsado is an island where flowers, forest paths and sea views come together.
Walk through the Camellia Tunnel, explore the themed gardens and stop at an observatory to look across the blue South Sea.
When planning your Jangsado Island Tongyeong trip, check the boat schedule first and enjoy the island’s gardens at a relaxed pace.