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Gapyeong

Gapyeong is a riverside county in Gyeonggi Province best known as the gateway to Nami Island's tree-lined avenues, the French-themed village of Petite France, and the manicured grounds of the Garden of Morning Calm. <cite index="8-1">It's a leisure-oriented county famous for Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and riverside activities,</cite> making it one of the most popular escapes from Seoul's urban sprawl.

Getting thereThe most reliable way in is the <cite index="8-3,8-5">ITX-Cheongchun and regional commuter trains departing from Seoul Station or Yongsan and arriving at Gapyeong Station</cite>, with the ride taking <cite index="7-3">approximately 45 to 65 minutes</cite>. A cheaper but slower alternative is the Gyeongchun Line subway from Cheongnyangni, or long-distance buses from Seoul's regional bus terminals.

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How do I get to Gapyeong?

The most reliable way in is the <cite index="8-3,8-5">ITX-Cheongchun and regional commuter trains departing from Seoul Station or Yongsan and arriving at Gapyeong Station</cite>, with the ride taking <cite index="7-3">approximately 45 to 65 minutes</cite>. A cheaper but slower alternative is the Gyeongchun Line subway from Cheongnyangni, or long-distance buses from Seoul's regional bus terminals.

What is Gapyeong known for?

Gapyeong is a riverside county in Gyeonggi Province best known as the gateway to Nami Island's tree-lined avenues, the French-themed village of Petite France, and the manicured grounds of the Garden of Morning Calm. <cite index="8-1">It's a leisure-oriented county famous for Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and riverside activities,</cite> making it one of the most popular escapes from Seoul's urban sprawl.

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