Things To Do In Nami Island How To Get There

Things to do in Nami Island how to get there? There are 10 things you can get to do in Nami Island once you get there. In Nami island, there you can do the things in this post. 

Nami Island is a tiny half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea. Nami Island get its name after General Nami, a notable figure in Korea history. Who courageously fought in battles and led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455-1468) but died at the age of 26. Nami island in Chinese is 南怡岛.

Nami Island Map

Where Is Nami Island Located

Nami Island is located 3.8 km from Gapyeong County, but belongs to Chuncheon in Gangwon-do. The island has an area of 460,000 square meters and a circumference of 5km. Nami island looks like a leaf floating gracefully on the top of Cheonpyeong Lake, in the middle of the Han River.

How Long From Seoul To Nami Island 

Going to Nami Island is 63km from Seoul. Traveling in the direction of Chuncheon, it is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from the suburbs of Seoul.

Nami Island How To Get There

Nami Island is not accessible via car, ferry is required to get there. Ferry schedule:
07:30-09:00 (Departure from Gapyeong Naru: Intervals 30 minutes)
09:00-18:00 (Intervals 10-20 minutes)
18:00-21:40 (Departure from Nami Naru to last ferry: intervals 30 minutes)

Nami Island How To Get There

[One year-term Admission Ticket]
Fare: 35,000 won

[Integrated Admission Ticket including Naminara Republic and Tamnara Republic]
Fare: 50,000 won

* Discounted rate is applicable with proper identification to:
- Middle / High school students, Persons with a disability (Level 1-3), Seniors ages 70 years and older, Foreigners (passport or alien registration card)

* Special deal or rate is applicable to:
- Babies (ages 3) to elementary school student, Groups of infants (under ages 3 years old)
- People purchasing late admission (Dec-Mar: Ticketing after 18:10hrs (visitors using the ferry at 18:30hrs) / Apr-Nov: Ticketing after 19:10hrs (visitors using the ferry at 19:30hrs)

Nami Island entrance fees:

General Rate: Adults 10,000 won
Discounted Rate: 8,000 won
Special Rate: 4,000 won
Admission fee includes a round-ferry ticket, usage fee, and additional tax.

There is hotel in Nami Island, however you may want to take note of the ferry schedule, which may limits your hours for exploring Nami Island is you are staying overnight at the hotel out door cooking and camping are prohibited. There are also several Nami island restaurant and cafes, where Korea, Asian, Italian food can be found.

Things To Do In Nami Island

1. Write Down Your Wish

Things To Do In Nami Island - Write Down You Wishes

Once you reach Nami Island, there is this channel or passage way where you can write down your wishes on a piece of paper and hang it on the the semi circle fencing.

2. Enjoy Different Variety of Cuisines, Coffee and Desert

Things To Do In Nami Island - Cuisines, Coffee and Desert

Nami Island offer a wide variety of different cuisines and dining experiences to suit the tastes of visitors. Cafes are designed to offer a bit of rest for both parents and children while enjoying the coffee, dessert and appreciating the dazzling landscape of Nami Island.

Don't forget to try the steam sweet bean paste bun.
 
3. Stroll The Garden

Things To Do In Nami Island - Stroll The Garden

4. Take Winter Sonata Nami Island Pictures

Take Winter Sonata Nami Island Pictures

Nami island is the location where many Winter Sonata scenes were shot. Winter Sonata, a Korea drama, was released in 2001 to the Hong Kong audience and later released in China and Japan.  The demand is growing internationally for this love story that steals the hearts of all who watched.

5. Walking Slowly Down The Tree-Lined Road 

Nami Island November

6. Inspired By The Maple Trees

Nami Island Pictures

7. Amazed By The Giant Breast Feeding Statute

Things To Do In Nami Island - Breast Feeding Statue

8. Bicycle Riding
Nami Island provides bicycle renting service, as it takes a couple of hours to tour the whole of Nami Island, renting a bicycle may be a good choice to get around the island.

9. Feel The Riverside
You ca also try walking or riding along the riverside to enjoy some good scenery.
    
10. Take Pictures or Videos
One of the things you must do when you are in Nami Island, is to take memorable pictures or videos.

Lastly, weather for Nami Island in November is rather cold, a jacket and thick clothing is recommended.

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