Nami Islnad (Namiseom/Namisum - Korean pronunciation)

Nami is a Half moon shaped island. It is located in Chuncheon (South Korea) region. It was formed as a result of construction of Cheongpyeong Dam across the Han River. It is approximately about 5km in diameter.
Naminara/Namisum is an imaginary country. It declared itself a self governing country (as a Naminara Republic) in 2006. It has its invented its own Passport, currency, stamp etc...

It is surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. Walking across the entire Nami island might take about 2-3 hours.

There is a Unicef center which supports several activities for children. Sometime Nami hosts international competation for childern on cultural activity/Arts/Paintings etc...

There are several coffee/tea shops, general souvenir shop and Naminara hotel.

Some of the pictures captured in Namisum:

Ferry to reach Nami Island:

Pictures in and arround Nami Island:

Refer below picture to know the history behind naming of Nami Island (Named after General Nami):

Frozen Lake:

Other end of the Nami Island where the directions to Seoul and other few South Korea locations depicted:

Naminara Hotel:

Nami Island Map:

Travel directions from Suwon to Nami Island:

• Take bus bound to Chuncheon from Suwon Bus terminal. Get a ticket to Gapyeong station. It is about 2 hour drive from Suwon. Ticket cost is 8900 Korean Won.
• Get down at Gapyeong (Koreans pronunce it as Kapyeong) Bus station.
• Take Taxi from Gapyeong Bus station to Nami Island Port (It costs arround 3000-4000 korean won)
• Take ticket to Ferry to enter Nami Island (Cost is 8000 Korean won for round trip). It is just 5-10 minute travel in the ferry.