남이섬 Nami island or Namiseom is a half moon-shaped island located in the Bukhangang River Chuncheon in Gangwon Province. The island was formed when the rising water of the North Han River inundated the land around it, forming a half moon shaped land. The rising water was caused by the completion of the Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944.
Nami Island is branded "Naminara Republic" with the concept of the one and only republic of imagination sharing its beautiful fairy tales and songs with guests around the world. Visitors enjou tree-lined paths, beautiful walks, culture and art spaces, library, rides and scenic views of the river.
K-drama fans flock the island and spot locations for the 2003 Koreanovela "Winter Sonata". Here is the riverside path. Nami Island is a popular location for Korean television shows and films.
Nami Island has reached global admiration through the visitors from around the world. A day-trip to Nami island is an out-of-the-city trip from Seoul that is worth taking.
Ferries crossing to and from Nami Island are always packed. It is just a short trip with intervals of 30 minutes for the next one.
Mid-way from Seoul to Nami Island is a curious destination that resembles nothing Korean. It is Petite France 쁘띠프랑스 in Gyeonggi Province.
Petite France is a French-style theme park that opened in 2008. Be mesmerized with French movie-themed attractions such as "The Little Prince" and "Amelie."
You just can't do a French-themed park without a replica of the Eiffel Tower.
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
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