Autumn in Nami [2013]

Friday, November 1, 2013



A change of plans got Nami Island as our first destination in South Korea.  After dropping our bags at the hostel, we proceeded to Nami.  From Jongno 3-ga, we took the subway + korail to Gapyeong Station.  We then took a taxi from Gapyeong Station to Gapyeong Wharf (costs about KRW3,800 going there due to a bit of traffic but only KRW3,000 going back to the train station).  There's also a bus from the train station to the wharf which runs on a schedule but haven't tried it yet.

For a stress-free travel to Nami, there are also tour buses from Seoul (Insadong) to Gapyeong Wharf and back, but I haven't tried it yet since it leaves Seoul a bit late.  Normally, I would want to get to Nami early so I always take the train.

Admission tickets to Nami Island (or Naminara Republic) costs KRW8,000/person which includes the round-trip ferry ride.  Last time, we took the zipline to Nami Island (not sure of the price now).

This is the first time I came to this place during the peak of Autumn.  The last time, the leaves are just starting to change its color.  Below are the pictures I took from the island.
 
Gapyeong Station
Gapyeong Wharf
To Nami Island
Nami Island

Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island

Nami Island

Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island

Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Nami Island
Schedule of trains going back to Seoul


2 comments:

  1. Wow beautiful autumn..was that in late October? I will be there early November..just wondering if I can still see the colours

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    1. This was November 1st. Hopefully, you would still be able to see autumn colors. It really depends on the weather. This link (http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1947200) might give you an insight on what to expect.

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