#SeoulInLove: Nami Island

          A place where you can find pure bliss and a thirst quencher to your soul, that's Nami Island. A hopeless romantic like me fell instantly in love with this breathtaking island. An imaginary country located at Gangwon Province, Nami Island has been one of the best tourist spots of Korea. From its famous Metasequoia path to being a film location of the drama series Winter Sonata, the half-moon-shaped island has been an abode to many visitors who find Utopia in nature and art. Its refreshing surrounding and stunning scenery will simply make you smile and say, "Ah, this is the life!"

          The best part in the island is their love and support for children. Their mission and vision in improving the children holistically is evidently seen through different galleries, workshops, artworks, and child-friendly facilities. It is even contributing to UNICEF and it is a major sponsor of the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

          People of all ages would have the best time of their life here in Nami Island. Romantically speaking, Marti and I have shared the most wonderful time here. Just in time for our anniversary, we were able to stroll around hand-in-hand and let nature do its Spring time magic.

Directions on how to go there:

1. From our hotel, Astoria Hotel Seoul, which is situated at Chungmuro Station Line 3, we went to Dongdaemun Station. We moved to Line 1 going to Hoegi and changed lines bound to Jungang/Galmae (teal-colored line operated by KORAIL). Alight at Gapyeong Station. It took us an hour and a half to get there and about ₩1950.

2. From Gapyeong Station, you can take a taxi or wait for the bus going to the wharf. In our case, we took option 1. It would cost around ₩4,000 to ₩5,000. Just tell the driver you are bound to Nami Wharf.

3. Upon arriving the wharf, you can see the immigration. You have to pay ₩8,000 for the entry visa (foreigners only).  The boat ride to the island would only take less than 10 minutes and Nami Maid departs every 10-20 minutes.

4. When you see a mermaid on the shore, you know you're about to explore something extraordinary. Enjoy and take loads of pictures!

Gyeongchun Line KORAIL going to Gapyeong Station

Gapyeong Wharf/Naminara Immigration

With the famous mermaid of Nami Island

Entrance of the island

My 2nd favorite place in Nami Island (Don't you dare miss going here!)

Statue of the leading stars of the Koreanovela "Winter Sonata"

The most stunning sight to see when you are in Nami.