Nami Island was previously a deserted island but become famous after the filming of drama Winter Sonata.People started flocking to the island after watching the drama and South Korea tourism industry flourish and is one of the tourist attraction when visiting South Korea.
The half-moon shaped island is 4 kilometers in diameter and approximately 400,000 square meters in size. It boasts wide open grassy areas suitable for picnics and recreation surrounded by chestnut and popular trees. For Koreans and international visitors the island is an oasis suitable for leisurely strolls or romantic dates. The name of the island derives from the fact that it is home to the tomb of General Nami (1441-1469), who was appointed minister of the Military Board at age 25 after suppressing Lee Shi-ae’s Revolt during the reign of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty but was later branded a traitor and executed at the age of 28.
Nami Island opened Nami Island Seoul Center in Insa-dong to promote its tourist attractions and guide international tourists to the island.
The easiest way to get to Nami Island from Seoul is to take their direct tour bus from Insa-dong (Seoul) to Nami Island. The package fare ( includes of round trip bus and ferry fare and entrance fee ) is 23000Won. For more information, you can check it out at Nami Island website.
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