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May 2, 2011

Nami Island with Zip Wire

3rd Wish List:

Going to Nami Island by zip wire not ferry..

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Just an hour's drive from Seoul, Nami Island provides an environmentally friendly escape from city life. While on the island, tourists spend time viewing a collection of amazing sculptures, hand blown glass and paintings created by resident artists.

Famous as the setting for the immensely popular Korean series "Winter Sonata" back in year 2002, the island welcomes people from around the world while maintaining traditional Korean culture. Each year two million people visit Nami Island. Most travel to the island via one of four ferries, but now its more challenging with the introduction of the Nami Skyline ZipWire ZipRider.

Dont you think this is more exciting way to get there!

Once you arrive in Chuncheon, make your way to the river-front and look for the ZipWire tower. It won't be difficult to find as it is the tallest structure in the area. Book your tickets in advance to avoid a long wait for the popular ride. After ascending to the top deck of the 80 meter tower, step out of the elevator and take in the panoramic view of the Han River and the surrounding countryside.

The Gapyeong Tower's height is about 80 metres and the distance from Gapyeong to Nami Island is about 940 metres. The Zip wire ride takes about 1minute and 30seconds. If you reach the Jara-Nami Skyline, take the lifr to 3rd level for Namis Island.

Before you are buckled into the harness for the Nami Island ZipRider, set your sights on the landing 940 meters to the south. Try to relax as you wait for the gate to open because once it does you are in for the ride of your life! Seconds after passing through the gate you are flying over water and it's time to relax, enjoy the ride and take in the views. This is the first ZipRider to cross water and you can wave to the people on the ferry while you fly over them. As water gives way to land, your ride will transition from wide open views to the feeling of flying through a forest. A minute and a half after your initial departure from the ZipWire tower, you will glide onto the wooden platform on Nami Island. Exit the ride and explore all the island has to offer.