Nami Island (Namiseom)
Nami Island is one of the attraction that may attracts many tourists going there beside Jeju Island. This island have it own attractions. It also can be one of the attraction for those who just got married and wants something refreshing and nice view for their honeymoon for the first time. I would love to have that moments too with my husband soon. Few more years needed. Hehe..
Namisum is a tiny half-moon
shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea, formed as it was inundated by
the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of
Cheongpyeong Dam (청평댐) in 1944. Its name
originated from General Nami (남이장군), who died at the age of 28 after being
falsely accused of treason during the reign of King Sejo, the seventh king of
the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Although his grave wasn’y discovered, there were a
pile of stones where his body was supposed to be buried. It was believed that
if someone took even one stone from there, it would bring misfortune to their
fortune. A tour company arranged the grave with soil and then developed Namisum
into an amusement park.
Nami Island is an oasis for culture and
leisure in peaceful harmony with humanity and nature. After a five-minute ferry ride, guests meet a forest
of verdant trees holding up the sky and open grassy areas where ostriches,
rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, ducks and peacocks warmly welcome visitors in
the midst of wild flowers.
On Nami Island, artists from all over the
world show-off their talents and share the sense of peace of mind the island
creates. The island is the site of Nami Island International Children’s Book
Festival (NAMBOOK) and other cultural events that take place every weekend,
making Nami one of the main cultural and artistic tourist attractions in Korea.
However, this Nami Island get its high rate of value of tourists came to that
place after the Nami Island has been choosen by one film production of Korea
make a scene there for it’s drama, Winter Sonata. The tourists are for sure
come from the fans of the drama itself.
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