Nami, a Crescent Moon Island Popular With Winter Sonata

Posted by Eko Prasetyo on 22nd June, 2014

Namiseom or Nami Island is a tiny island with a shape that resembles a crescent moon located in Chuncheon, South Korea. According to Wikipedia, this place was dedicated to General Nami, a commander who was executed for alleged treason against the king Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty.

The island was not a popular tourist spot is then attracted the attention of travelers since the shooting locations used in the famous drama Winter Sonata. Since then Namiseom make Winter Sonata as a promotional tool. If you visit Nami Island is now, you can find the following explanation crossbar at each location are used as settings in the drama. There is a path surrounded by trees that become a favorite meeting place figures Yu-jin and Jun-sang, there is also a statue of Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo sized of adults are often used as photographed by visitors.

Namiseom is a very popular tourist destination for couples and Korean drama enthusiast. According to Lonely Planet, if you visit Nami Island in different seasons, you will feel the sensation of different tour. In the summer, tourists can enjoy a boat tour, while in autumn the leaves yellow and red fall will be a beautiful landscape.

In 2006 the island was 'transformed' into Naminara Republic, an imaginary country that has a national flag, national anthem, currency, passports, and stamps his own.

Last changed: 22nd June, 2014 at 2:21 PM

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