From Seoul: Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip

Nami Island

Nami Island transports you to another whimsical fairy-tale dimension altogether. This half-moon-shaped isle is a breath of fresh air with its vivid displays and contrasts of colors. It was the famous Korean drama series - Winter Sonata, that popularized this island and captured it for the beauty it is. A scenic hotspot with tree-lined walkways full of majestic Redwoods, Ginkgos, and Pines, there is no perfect season to visit. Every season is just as beautiful and unique as the other! Also, enjoy street-side snacks of Korean specialties, truly one-of-a-kind!

Garden of Morning Calm

This is the place to go to if one wishes to take things slow and immerse themselves in the beauty around. The Garden of Morning Calm is the oldest private garden in Korea with beautiful flowers and landscapes. With 26 themed gardens, this is a dreamland for photographers. Enjoy a scenic stroll through its lush greenery and feel yourself come to a standstill as your heart calms down.

Itinerary

Nami Island + The Garden of Morning Calm

• 8:20am: Depart from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4

• 9am: Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)

• 9:10am: Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

• 10:30am: Arrive at The Garden of Morning Calm

• 12:30pm: Leave for Nami Island

• 1:10pm: Arrive at Nami Island

• 5:10pm: Leave for Seoul

• 6:40pm: Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

• 6:50pm: Arrive at Myeongdong Lotte Departure store

• 7:30pm: Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station

Winter Light Festival Itinerary (from Dec 12 2024 to March 16 2025)

• 11:20am: Depart from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4

• 12:00pm: Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)

• 12:10pm: Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

• 1:30 - 5:30pm: Nami Island

• 6:10 - 8:10pm: The Garden of Morning Calm (Light Festival)

• 8:10pm: Leave for Seoul

• 9:30pm: Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

• 9:40pm: Arrive at Myeongdong Lotte Department store

• 10:10pm: Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station

Nami Island + The Garden of Morning Calm + Petite France + Italian Village

• 7:20am: Depart from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4

• 8am: Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)

• 8:10am: Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

• 9:30am: Arrive at the Garden of Morning Calm

• 11am: Leave for Nami Island

• 12pm: Arrive at Nami Island

• 3:30pm: Leave for Petite France & Italian Village

• 4pm: Arrive at Petite France & Italian Village

• 5:30pm: Leave for Seoul

• 6:50pm: Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

• 7pm: Arrive at Myeongdong Lotte Department store

• 7:30pm: Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station

Winter Light Festival Itinerary (from Dec 12 2024 to March 12 2025)

• 10:20am: Depart from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4

• 11:00am: Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)

• 11:10am: Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

• 12:30 - 4:00pm: Nami island

• 4:20 - 5:50pm: Petite France & Italian Village

• 6:30 - 8:00pm: The Garden of Morning Calm (Light Festival)

• 8:00pm: Leave for Seoul

• 9:10pm: Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

• 9:20pm: Arrive at Myeongdong Lotte Department store

• 9:50pm: Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station