Nami Island

Going to Nami Island , also known as Namiseom Island or Naminara Republic , takes about roughly two hours' drive from Seoul . The island was formed after the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam at the downstream of the Bukhangang River . This half-moon shaped island was named after General Nam-i (1441-1469) of the Lee Dynasty.

The filming location of the infamous Korean drama, Winter Sonata, one will surely fall in love with its romantic landscape and beautiful weather all-year round. Nami Island boasts of its unique trees, plants and wild flowers, some of which are chestnut and poplar trees. Reminisce Winter Sonata with scenes of the two lovers riding on a bicycle to the couple making snowmen leading to their very first kiss near the lake.