South Korea Winter Trip. Day 5: Nami Island

I've to admit that I was among the k-drama goers back in 2002. Left the office early to catch 'Winter Sonata' romance screenplay in the late evening, was something that I myself couldn't imagine. It is a story about a young girl, Yoo-Jin, who felt for Joon-Sang, an introverted teenager. I could made myself an introverted back then... :P

Ok, back to the Nami Island trip. It was one of the Winter Sonata's filming location and known for its beautiful stretch of Ginko tree lane. There were several spots specific to the location where the scenes were held, easily recognized with statues or signs that indicate it.

An entry visa fee of ₩8,000 to get into Naminara Republic and it comes with two-way ferry ticket. It was freezing cold once we stepped on to the island. We just can't wait to explore the island. Ok.. from now on, let's the pictures do the talking.

Han river

Not so crowded as it was just early

A welcoming sign... I guess

Get our body heat up

Graffiti wall

More pictures.... :P

Wonder what's look like when it's really winter

Look at the ice!

And we just realized how big is the island...

We moved back to the town after spending more than 3 hours at Nami Island. We visited yet other places where the drama scenes took place.

Stopped for lunch on the way back to Seoul city

Yoo Jin and Joon Sang 'palms'

No.. they not selling guns

Joon Sang house

Before sunset, we back to our hotel and walked around the vicinity. Just after the dinner, we called it a day.

Viewed from our hotel

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