In a last minute decision, I decided to join Jasmine and Daphne to visit Nami Island and Petit France in Gyeonggi province! I agreed mostly because it was just a day trip and also that we could take a train there.
Getting to Gapyeong
By Subway: Take to Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeongchun Line). Normal train fares. Up to around 2000 won, depending on transfers etc.
By ITX: From Yongsan Station (Line 1), take the ITX to Gapyeong Station (Gyeongchun Line). 6900 won.
Both Cheongpyeong and Gapyeong stations are in Gapyeong area. A Gapyeong Circle Bus Tour will go past these two stops~ we took to Cheongpyeong because it was nearer.
We took the normal subway and from Sinchon it took about 1 hr 45 min. Part of me died on the train because i suck at standing for long periods of time and the train was crowded with hiking ahjummas and cycling ahjussis who were probably heading to Chuncheon area.
Upon reaching Gapyeong, we headed to the tourist information center to find out more. Because we were short of time we only chose Nami Island and Petit France. Tourist information lady was so happy we understood Korean that she gave us this discount booklet although we didn’t use it~
Getting around Gapyeong: Using the Gapyeong Circle Bus Tour/Shuttle Bus. It costs 5000 won for a day pass.
Gapyeong shuttle bus schedule
The bus service goes two ways so make sure you get on the right one. Ask the driver for confirmation htat the bus is headed to where you want to go.
The recommended itinerary from Gapyeong Station was to go Nami -> Petit -> Morning Calm -> Cheongpyeong station. If you planned to go by normal subway, it’s easier to go back to Cheongpyeong Station after Morning Calm, instead of all the way back to Gapyeong. Cheongpyeong is also nearer to Seoul.
From Cheongpyeong, we were recommended Morning Calm -> Petit -> Nami -> Gapyeong Station.
But because Morning Calm was kinda expensive to enter, we decided to just wait it out so we can give ample time for Nami and Petit.
Nami Island
I feel the need to give a disclaimer that I wouldn’t recommend Nami Island. It was a bit of an obligation since I’m in Korea already, but it was really disappointing, especially seeing it close to summer haha.
Anyways, To get to Nami Island we took a ferry which came with the entry visa/ticket. We got a discount of 2000 won because we showed our ARCs.
It’s cute that they make it into a country and give visas and stuff
Snowman family outside Nami! snowmen are like the official mascots for Naminaminami
Entered Nami Island!
the famous rows of trees were disappointing unfortunately
Walked past and saw the Singapore merlion proppd on one of the bridges but it looked so dope like on drugs or smth are u ok
saw a bear in the trees so i offered help
accidentally stumbled upon a pretty scenery
Aaaaaand that concluded Nami Island. Haha. Not really on my recommendations list.
Petit France
Again, disclaimer. Not on my recommendations list. Haha.
The place was actually quite pretty but there were so many people that it’s hard to get a good photo at all.
Crowds of people!
Theater show! we weren’t on time to catch the show tho
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Relatively decent shot from the corner
And that’s it for Petit France and Nami Island! We caught the last bus at 615ish back and had nice Patbingsoo and yep that concluded our long day! Highly possible to finish both in a day, with morning calm perhaps you may need to depart a bit earlier. We reached Gapyeong at like 12 lol.
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