Nami Island is a charming crescent moon-shaped sliver of land in the North Han River, around 90 minutes from Seoul. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that’s a far cry from the forest of gleaming glass-and-steel skyscrapers in the city. Here, even the electrical cables are buried underground to preserve the island’s natural beauty!

Stroll long, leafy lanes lined with chestnut and poplar trees and don’t miss the photogenic Gingko Tree Lane with its canopy of golden leaves and inquisitive squirrels scampering through the treetops. Then there’s the self-explanatory Maple Lane of True Love, for romantics with a fondness for deep-red autumnal vibes.

Nami Island also boasts a statue dedicated to beloved Korean TV drama Winter Sonata, much of which was set here, as well as a mini tourist train and facilities for swimming, roller skating and water sports.

Nami Island Shuttle Bus

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