We participated in the tour with 4 stops, early in the morning, fortunately to see a very fluent guide Lanson in Mandarin and English, oral expression and accent are close to native-like, will not understand 👍🏻 The best thing is that every group member is polite, quiet and super punctual Really have to say 4 stops is a little rushed, Nami Island is worth staying more time, there is a chance to go again without so cold 🥶
1/ Everyone was punctual throughout the trip, from the pre-departure meeting to the end of each activity. Excellent performance! 2/ Pick-up was at three locations: 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30. Each activity point was about a 1-1.5 hour drive, allowing ample time to catch up on sleep after the early morning meeting and the previous days' sightseeing. 3/ As we were staying in Seoul, it would have been difficult to complete the entire trip independently using public transportation. I highly recommend arranging a day for this tour during your trip. 4/ I felt the stop times at each tourist spot were appropriate. Gangmi Ice Valley isn't large; it only takes about 3-5 minutes to walk there. It looks spectacular in photos, but in reality, it's rather sparse. PS: After getting off the bus, the tour guide suggested buying basic crampons at the nearby shop, in case it's slippery. I recommended buying them, and indeed, 3-4 people slipped and fell. They'll also be useful on Nami Island! After feeding the alpacas, we strolled around the park. However, apart from feeding the alpacas and visiting the bunny area, the rest of the park felt rather empty. There was only one horse and a camel. None of the park's "activities and performances" were happening. Before heading to Nami Island, we had lunch here, which was an optional extra – a "Chuncheon Chicken Experience." It was likely that we would be seated in groups of four, perhaps with other members of our tour group whom we didn't know well. However, I noticed there were still empty seats, and the restaurant was still arranging for groups of four. Although the tour guide later helped us get to empty tables, I sensed the disappointment of those tourists. Nami Island requires a ferry ride, which takes about 5-10 minutes. The scenery is basically to the right and forward. It's the famous view featured on the cover. You can also buy "giant cotton candy" in the shop there to soften at the campfire area, but it's sold in a large bag. It might be too much for two people, so it's better to share with others. (One shop sells coffee, cotton candy, and microwaveable sweet potatoes; another sells fish cakes.) Because it's colder on Nami Island than on the main island, we wanted to wait for the return ferry even before it departed. 5/ Thank you, tour guide. Thank you, driver. We hope you all have a safe and smooth trip.
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Gangchon Rail Park Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Gangchon Rail Park year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 41–64°F, the climate gradually warms, sunny, with scant rainfall, and nature awakens. Common activities: rail biking, enjoying natural scenery, outdoor excursions. Recommended attire: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, light clothing.
Summer (June–August): Average 71–80°F, hot weather, July has relatively more rainfall, but overall it remains dry. Common activities: rail biking, water activities (if available), enjoying the sunshine. Recommended attire: short sleeves, shorts, light, breathable clothing, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 44–71°F, temperatures gradually become cool and pleasant, with clear and dry weather, a great time to enjoy the autumn foliage. Common activities: rail biking, leaf peeping, hiking. Recommended attire: long-sleeved top, light sweater, jacket, long pants.
Winter (December–February): Average -37.4°F to 33.8°F, cold and dry, temperatures often below freezing, with scant snowfall. Common activities: winter rail biking (if available), enjoying winter snowscapes. Recommended attire: heavy warm jacket, beanie, gloves, scarf, thermal underwear, waterproof boots.
Gangchon Rail Park climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 53.2°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 50 mm / Summer humidity: 60-70% / Rainiest month: July
Gangchon Rail Park monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
26.6°F
0.3
February
33.3°F
1.9
March
38.5°F
1.6
April
55.8°F
1.3
May
60.4°F
4.8
June
71.2°F
3.8
July
75.2°F
17.6
August
79°F
4.6
September
70.3°F
9.8
October
55.9°F
3.2
November
44.2°F
1
December
27.5°F
0.1
Gangchon Rail Park weather for the next seven days
2/19
Thursday
Sunny
43.8°F/22°F
2/20
Friday
Sunny
49.8°F/23.5°F
2/21
Saturday
Sunny
58.8°F/29.5°F
2/22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
50.2°F/26.7°F
2/23
Monday
Partly Cloudy
39.5°F/23.2°F
2/24
Tuesday
Moderate snow
46.3°F/25.4°F
2/25
Wednesday
Sunny
51.8°F/21.8°F
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