Nami Island 남이섬
Chuncheon · Kim Yu-jeong & Gangchon · Sights
A small island in the river formed by a dam, Nami Island is known for its avenues of metasequoia and ginkgo trees, a TV drama that made it popular in Asia and a calm, walkable park atmosphere. Although it lies in Chuncheon on the map, the ferry departs from the Gapyeong side, so you reach it from Gapyeong Station. The ferry takes only a few minutes, and the entrance ticket usually includes the boat.
On the island you can walk, cycle or take a rental vehicle, with cafes, small galleries and picnic spots. Plan around half a day. Autumn is the most colorful and the most crowded, and prices can change.
From Gapyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line, a taxi or bus takes about five minutes to the wharf, followed by a short ferry ride; paid parking is at the wharf. (Show a driver: 남이섬)
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- Best time to visit
- Late October to early November for ginkgo color, or a weekday morning for fewer people.
- Pair it with
- Jade Garden and Samaksan Dakgalbi fit the same car route, and Gangchon Makguksu is a stop on the way back toward Chuncheon.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- A river island in the Bukhan River, reached by a short ferry from the Gapyeong side. Famous for tree-lined avenues.
- Reservations
- Tickets with ferry included can be bought online