Nami Island - Garden of nature, culture and the art
Nami Island (Namisum/ Namiseom Island) is a tiny half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea. Garden of culture and the art.
Some fun and quick facts about Nami Island:
1. Founded in 1965 by Mr. Minn Byeong-do
2. 430,000 square meters in area and approximately 4 km in diameter.
1. Founded in 1965 by Mr. Minn Byeong-do
2. 430,000 square meters in area and approximately 4 km in diameter.
4. Look beautiful in all 4 seasons giving you 4 different look and feel of the nature.
5. Famous for romantic scenes from Korean drama "Winter Sonata" in year 2002.
6. Unchi Garden in Nami Island - 14th UNICEF Child-Friendly Park in the world, 1st in Korea.
7. Amazed by the eco-friendly recycled materials to be used as a deco art in Nami Island.
8. Nami Island philosophy: ”purify the human mind through the unification of nature and culture.”
9. Leading The Naminarians, People who had planted and cultivated this island, to promote culture and leisure in peaceful harmony with humanity and nature. Promote a lot of art, musical performance, eco-friendly, environmental friendly, children’s activities and events.
10. How to reach to Nami Island: you can choose to have a sky cable ride/ 5 mins ferry ride from Gapyeong Wharf
Time spent: definitely take up to 2 hours at least. I was on a company tour with not much info given. The tour guide just told us to walk by ourselves, and come back to the meeting point in 1 hour time. It was a rush hour and it is not possible to complete the whole island in 1 hour. I noticed most of them rent bicycles and electric scooters. Little did I know as I am doing research gathering information for my blog, there was a UNICEF charity train/ story bus! Argh, if only I know there was a train to have a proper guide and also a quick look of the important highlights of the Nami Island. We wouldn’t be running here and there like a running chicken.
Nami Island consists so many different paths and ways that walking to and fro and choosing different paths in 1 hour is impossible. Therefore, take your time to enjoy the nature with a peace of mind, or else, please take whatever transport available in the Nami island – bicycle, scooter, train, or bus. Ask your tour guide or the counter at least.
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