A Day Trip to Gapyeong

One Saturday in spring, I traveled to Gapyeong county via metro. I finally decided to go see Garden of the Morning Calm, Petite France, and Nami Island.

There is a tour bus that, if you buy a day pass, will take you to all three of these locations. It was very inexpensive and convenient.

Garden of the Morning Calm 아침고요수목원

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much since it was already past time most flowers would have bloomed. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see the area filled with beautiful poppies, sunflowers, roses, flowering trees, etc. My favorite area was the English-style garden covered in bright flowers and manicured bushes.

Address: 432, Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 가평군 상면 수목원로 432

Petite France 쁘띠프랑스

Quite a few famous K-drama scenes have been filmed here. It was quite small but beautiful with all the brightly-colored buildings. I stopped at a cafe and grabbed a delicious strawberry smoothie, which was so refreshing in the hot weather.

Address: 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 가평군 청평면 호반로 1063

Nami Island 남이섬

My last stop was to ferry to a little island that boasts of beautiful scenery and cute cafes. I loved walking around to admire the strung-up lights and nature. Next time I would like to rent a bicycle to pedal around the island.