- Address: 1 Namisum-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Phone: +82 31-580-8114
- Website: namisum.com
- Area: 462,809 square meters. m
- Working hours: 7: 30-21: 45, daily, without days off
A small, picturesque crescent-shaped island, Namisom, is located in the northern part of South Korea , 63 km from Seoul . This is often visited by tourists who want to relax from the bustle of the capital in a beautiful place in the bosom of nature.
History of the unusual island
We, or Namisom, are an island half-man-made. It arose after the construction of the Chonpen dam in 1944. The name of the island came from the name of General Nami, who participated in the suppression of the insurrection in 1467 (during the reign of King Sejong) and is buried there and then.
The kind that the island has today is the merit of two people, Mr. Ming, the former head of the Bank of Korea, and Mr. Kang Woo Hyun. It was these people who, on the most common shred of land with a diameter of 4 km, arranged a green park, where the beauty of nature and modern art harmoniously united.
Island today
Namis is the territory of tourists. Most of all guests like the fact that the island is a tiny and formal, but still a separate mini-state. It declared its cultural independence and became known as the Republic of Naminar. Here, their laws and regulations, visa requirements, passports, money and even mail!
A picturesque and natural view of the island is attached to the complete absence of power lines. All wires are laid underground. In the park, ostriches are free to roam, squirrels and chipmunks are visible in the foliage of trees. Thanks to this, tourists have the impression that the foot of a man has hardly come to them here, although this, of course, is far from being the case.
Foreign tourists are attracted here, above all, the chic nature of the island. But the Koreans associate this place with the music festival Kanben and the shooting of the series "Winter Sonata". Thanks to this, we have many installations in the form of snowmen, and the center of attraction for holidaymakers is a magnificent alley, stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Opportunities for tourists
On Namisom Island, guests are offered the following entertainment:
- roller skating, water skiing or motor boat;
- swimming in the pool;
- archery;
- visiting the amusement park.
What to see?
Not only an active holiday awaits guests of the island of Nami. To services of visitors are offered:
- the bicycle center;
- concert venues;
- master classes;
- playground;
- park of crafts;
- water garden;
- various creative art-objects;
- a lot of exhibitions: an art gallery, a children's room, a gallery of serials, an exhibition of world musical instruments, a hall of peace, a UNICEF hall, etc.
In addition, tourists can stay on the island for several days, staying in one of the bungalows or European houses. The only thing that is not included in the total cost of a ticket to the island is food. You can have a snack in a cafe or restaurant - they are located on the main alley of the island. There is even a book cafe, a very original place.
Rules of conduct on the island
To become a full-fledged citizen of the Republic of Naminar, the following rules must be observed:
- do not cook food in open areas;
- Do not install tents without the permission of the administration;
- They travel around the island on foot, by bicycle, by electric commute or by sightseeing bus, but the entrance to the car is prohibited;
- it is possible to enter with pets up to 5 kg (excluding closed rooms).
What time will the tour cost?
The cost of a standard visa (the so-called entrance ticket) is 10,000 Korean won or $ 8.67. For foreigners, adolescents and people over 70 there is a discount - the ticket will cost 8 thousand won or $ 6.94. For kids and younger students, visiting the island will cost half as much. A one-year subscription, a passport of a citizen of Nami Island, costs 35,000 won ($ 31.36). The parking fee is 4000 won ($ 3.47).
Usually on the island of Nami in Korea come for a whole day. You can come and 3-4 hours, but this will be very little for a good rest.
How to get there?
From Seoul, you can get there in just an hour, there are 2 ways:
- Shuttle-bass - take a bus stop at Namdamun or Insadon.
- Metro - you need branch G, get to Gapyeong station. From it to the ferry to the island of Nami 30 minutes on foot (this distance can be, if desired, overcome by bus or taxi).
On the island itself you can get on the tourist ferry, and extreme lovers do it with the help of a zip-line.