Jeju
Filming trip / Classic romance
Winter Sonata
A new student and a lively classmate fall in love before an unexpected disappearance changes everything. Return to one of the stories that introduced Korean romance to the world.
THE PEOPLE IN THE STORY
Leading cast & characters
- Bae Yong-joon
- Kang Joon-sang
- Choi Ji-woo
- Jung Yu-jin
- Park Yong-ha
- Kim Sang-hyuk
A REAL PLACE TO VISIT
Nami Island
Follow the tree-lined paths of the island made famous by Winter Sonata. Its riverside scenery makes a gentle escape in every season.
Enlarge photo ↗Photo credit
Nami Island · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original photograph · Resized; WebP.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Getting there from Seoul
Yongsan or Cheongnyangni Station, Seoul → ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong Station → local transfer to the ferry dock → ferry to Nami Island.
- Suggested length
- Day trip from Seoul
- Getting around
- Train, ferry & gentle walks
- When to go
- Autumn foliage or winter scenery
Nami Island is in Chuncheon; the usual ferry approach is from Gapyeong. Check current ferry times, ticket details and the final return crossing before travelling.
AN UNHURRIED ROUTE
Suggested visit order
An editorial route to adapt to your travel day. Nearby meal and heritage stops are not all filming locations.
Travel to Gapyeong
Take ITX-Cheongchun from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni and transfer to the ferry dock.
View this stop on Maps ↗Explore the island
Cross by ferry and walk the tree-lined paths associated with Winter Sonata.
View this stop on Maps ↗Return with time to spare
Plan the ferry and local transfer around your train; add a meal near the mainland dock if time permits.
View this stop on Maps ↗
AFTER THE WALK
Eat nearby
Dakgalbi near the ferry approach
Stir-fried chicken and vegetables; choose a spice level and confirm the ingredients with the restaurant.
Find restaurants on Maps ↗IF YOU STAY LONGER
Choose a base
Gapyeong for the ferry approach
An overnight stay can make the morning crossing easier. Check transfer options rather than relying only on straight-line distance.
Find accommodation on Maps ↗The island is in Chuncheon, while its usual ferry approach is from Gapyeong. Check ferry operation and allow time to return to the station. Route and accommodation-area suggestions are for planning; verify transport, opening times and availability for your travel date.
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