Nami Island & Petite France

Private tour in Chuncheon

Tour Price : $300-450 Duration : 7-10 hours Languages: English, Korean Discount: Travellers less than 2 pax - the lowest price of $300

Namiseom Island is a half-moon-shaped (462, 809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 ~ 1468). Namiseom Island is 63km from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and it is famous for its beautiful, tree-lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from the suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit.This ialand has a wide grassplot, chest-nut trees, birches, ginko trees, and maples, etc. Besides, equipped with the facilities for recreation and accommodation, a zoo, a botanical garden and pleasure boats, it is well qualified as a all-round recreation center. People love this island as a rest place to provide young people with romance, lovers with reminiscences, families and workers with affection. In particular, well-known through a TV drama, 'Winter Sonata' in 2002, it is a noted place to not only the natives but Southeast nations. The concept of Petite France encapsulates 'flowers, stars, and the Little Prince. ' The village contains a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943) and as such it is called the Little Prince theme park. It also has a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays sweet music.

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