KR · Gyeonggi Province · 37.83°N 127.51°E

gapyeong

Petite France, the Garden of Morning Calm light show and riverside glamping.

Best time
Autumn for Nami Island's ginkgo and maple colours, and spring for flowers. In winter the Garden of Morning Calm holds its light festival. Summer is busy with water sports on the river.
How long
A day trip from Seoul, or 2 days, 1 night
Getting there
Fly from KL to Seoul (about 6.5 hours). The ITX-Cheongchun train from Seoul reaches Gapyeong in about an hour, and the slower Gyeongchun Line commuter train stops here too. Driving takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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KR · Gyeonggi Provincegapyeong37.83°N 127.51°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Petite France, the Garden of Morning Calm light show and riverside glamping.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingGapyeongKR, Gyeonggi Province
KLgapyeong
≈ 4,667 km from KL, as the crow flies
Gyeongchun Line Guuncheon Bridge with Korail Electric Multiple Unit 361015 Bound the Hoegi

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A green county of rivers and hills just east of Seoul, and a favourite weekend escape for Seoulites. It packs in the ferry to Nami Island, Petite France, the Garden of Morning Calm and plenty of riverside camping. It was also the site of the Battle of Kapyong in the Korean War.

Makan

  1. Jat-guksuNoodles in a creamy broth made from Gapyeong's well-known pine nuts.Map ↗
  2. DakgalbiSpicy stir-fried chicken, the speciality of neighbouring Chuncheon, served all over the area.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Nami IslandA small river island of tree-lined avenues, made famous by the drama Winter Sonata. The ferry leaves from Gapyeong Wharf.Map ↗
  2. Petite FranceA hillside village of colourful French-style buildings themed on The Little Prince.Map ↗
  3. Garden of Morning CalmA large garden in the hills, covered in coloured lights in winter.Map ↗
  4. Gapyeong Rail ParkRide a rail bike along an old railway line by the river.Map ↗
  5. JarasumA riverside island used for camping, and home to a big jazz festival in autumn.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The sights are spread out. A car, taxis or the tourist loop bus will save a lot of waiting around.
  • Traffic back to Seoul on Sunday evenings can be very slow. Take the train if you can.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.