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Nami Island-Korea

Nami island is also called Namiseom / Namisum. It’s a small half-moon shaped island which got its name from General Nami who died at a young age after having been falsely accused of treason during King Sejo’s reign.

Best time to visit

No trip to Seoul would be complete without a visit to Nami Island-a famous tourist attraction with different scenaries during each season. Autumn and winter is the best season to visit Nami Island.

Getting to Nami Island

By Subway:

Go to Sangbong Station (line no.7) and take Gyeongchun Line to Cheongpyeong Station. Exit at exit 2.

Look for the terminal for the ‘Gapyeong Tourist Shuttle Bus’. It’s a hop-on bus, and for a fee of 5,000 Won you can ride to and from the 10 destinations among its route:

-Gapyeong Station

-Jarasum

-Gapyeong Station Terminal

-Nami Isalnd(zip wire)

-Geumdae-ri Hall

-Bokjang-ri samgeori

-Petite France

-Homyeong-ri

-Cheongpyeong Terminal

-Cheongpyeong Station

-Imchogyo Ap

-Ankhvarman

-Mornjng Calm Arboretum

Thereafter, take the ferry from Namiseom Dock to Namiseom Island. (travel time: 5-6min)

Shuttle Bus (From Seoul to Namiseom Island)

* Bus Stop

1) Insa-dong (Jonggak Station, Subway Line 1, Exit 3): Next to Tapgol Park

2) Jamsil Station (Subway Line 2, Exit 4): In front of Lotte Mart

* Shuttle Bus Schedule:

Insa-dong, Jamsil Station → Namiseom Island: 09:30

Namiseom Island → Insa-dong, Jamsil Station: 16:00

※ Advanced reservation required (Inquiries +82-2-753-1247)

Taxi

From Gapyeong Bus Terminal or Gapyeong Station, take a taxi to Namiseom parking lot. (Travel time: 10-15 min)

Take the ferry from Namiseom Dock to Namiseom Island. (Travel time: 5-6 min)

What can you do at Nami Island

Nami island is filled with chest-nut trees, birches, ginko trees, and maples tree that lines the path. In the middle of the island, there is a grass field about 316,320 square yards. It has education and training facilities, camping sites, swimming pools and water-sports facilities for motorboats and water skiing. This makes Nami Island a popular holiday spot.

Time to spend in Nami Island

You can spend at least 3-4 hours touring the whole island. Take lots of wonderful pretty pictures with the amazing scenery on the island.

In Korea, besides sight seeing, the street food and cafes are also good! Don't miss this chance to eat your fill of Korean goodies!