Nami Island
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Chuncheon's iconic romantic destination full of things to see, eat, and enjoy
Famous as the setting for the soap opera "Winter Sonata," this little island is a year-round tourist hotspot and a prime example of Chuncheon's romantic side. Using the concept of "The Naminara Republic," the island runs an imaginary country, giving visitors the impression that they are traveling in a made-up nation completed with its own money and flag. On the island, there are a variety of attractions and parks, including the landmark "Metasequoia Road," so it is good to enjoy a walk and picnic. While every corner of the island offers fantastic photo opportunities, numerous visitors opt to rent bicycles for a more comprehensive exploration of the island's diverse attractions. Access to the island via the 'Skyline zip-wire' takes just around a minute and a half, gaining popularity as a swifter and more thrilling alternative to arriving by cruise.
Things to do
- Metasequoia Road
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Metasequoia, which is packed on both sides of the road, is a representative attraction of Nami Island
- Ginkgo Tree Road
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A road where ginkgo leaves are beautiful in autumn
- Baekpungmilwon Garden
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A park packed with 100 maple trees
- Hyeonhorim White Birch Grove
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A graceful forest filled with white birch
- Elysian Falls Garden
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An exotic waterfall garden where cool streams of water pour down between rocks
Information
How to get there
- 4 min drive from Gapyeong Station to Nami Island Wharf → About 5 min by cruise from Nami Island Wharf - 1.5min zip line ride from the Skyline zip-wire
Admission Fee
Admission ticket (including round-trip cruise boarding fares) - Adults: 13,000 won - Middle and high school students and seniors (70 years of age or older): 10,000 won - Children (over 36 months): 7,000 won
Insider Tips
Paid parking available
- 4,000 won for 12 hours, 1,000 won per hour thereafter.
Stroller rental available (information center, 3,000 won)
Bicycle rental available (see website)
Filming location for the drama ‘Winter Sonata’