Nami Island 남이섬
Gapyeong · Gapyeong Town, Nami & Jara Islands · Parks & nature
A crescent-shaped island in the Bukhan River, reached by a five-minute ferry ride, Nami is best known for its tree-lined lanes of metasequoia and ginkgo, which are among the most photographed avenues in Korea. Paths loop past small galleries, lawns with free-roaming ducks and rabbits, and riverside benches. The ticket doubles as your ferry pass and prices may change, so buy it at the terminal ticket office.
Plan on walking much of the island in comfortable shoes; bicycles and small electric vehicles can usually be rented inside if you prefer. Weekends and festival days get very busy.
From Gapyeong Station take a taxi or local bus, about 15 minutes, to the Nami Island ferry terminal and parking lot. (Show a driver: 남이섬)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 남이섬
- Best time to visit
- Late October to early November brings gold ginkgo leaves, while quiet weekday mornings make the lanes much easier to enjoy.
- Pair it with
- Jarasum Island is a short drive upriver, and Jomurak Dakgalbi sits right across from the ferry terminal for a meal before or after.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Families with kids
- Local tip
- The ticket also serves as your ferry pass, so buy it once at the terminal ticket office. Getting around the island is mostly on foot, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Reservations
- Admission includes the ferry; queues possible at peak times