A couple of weeks ago, I was exhilarated
to cross another destination off my ever increasing Korea Bucket List: Nami
Island. This beautiful, half-moon shaped islet has always looked charming with
its popular tree-lined tracks & photogenic surroundings. Part of a renowned TV drama “Winter Sonata” was
shot on this islet in a man-made lake southwest of Chuncheon. It is home to
rows of majestic redwoods, pines and ginkos, making it perfect for strolling.
The islet is also home to roaming deer, ostriches and diverse waterfowl, and
hosts revolving art & photography exhibits.
There is a lot to see and do during a Nami Island tour – certainly enough to
keep visitors busy for a whole day or more. To assist you plan your Nami Island
trip, I have highlighted some points in terms of what to see & do in Nami
Island.
Explore the Song Museum & Magic
Hall:
Though Nami Island’s natural splendor is
its main attraction, there’re also a great many number of other facilities to
be relished. And the Song Museum & Magic Hall is one of them. Placed on the
Island’s north end close to the wharf, it is Korea’s 1st national
pop-music museums. Inside this museum you can find adequate exhibition space, a
music stage, a recording studio, and a riverside café.
Nami Island on Wheels:
No doubt, Nami Island is an excellent
place to walk, but if you would rather explore it on wheels, there’re many
options to pick from. For instance, you can hire a family bicycle or a mountain
bike. There is also what is known as an “Electric Tri-way,” where you just need
to stand straight as it moves forward. Tourists can also hire a 4-person
electric car, ride along on an escorted tour cart or consider the Nami Island
“Charity Train,” which benefits UNICEF.
Metasequoia Road:
Undeniably the most-photographed place
in Nami Island is the Metasequoia Road. When the Island’s originator planted
plenty of trees to embellish Namiseom, he search for special varieties, like
silver birch, Korean pine and zelkova trees. Amongst them, the most popular are
the sleek, 40 meters tall metasequoias. Renowned for their foliage and texture,
they change their colors with the change of seasons.
Enjoy the night:
If you have truly relished your day on
Nami Island, why not enjoy the night? From the strict campers to the first-class
tourist, you have got many choices. The 1st is to reserve a room at
the island’s own Hotel Jeonggwanru. The 2nd is to lease a riverside
cottage that lines the tracks. From small cottages to min condominiums,
there’re so many options to pick from to prolong your island escape.
Contact Kim’s Travel if you want to make
your Nami Island tour a memorable one. We’re a full service Destination
Management Company offering exceptional travel services that are simply
unrivaled. To arrange a Nami Island tour, please contact us at +82-2-570-3500. For more details, stay social with us:
