JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

Published 2011-11-29 Updated 2024-08-22 View 33271

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gyeonggi-do Gapyeong-gun, JARA ISLAND (자라섬) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Located in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Jaraseom Island is an island formed on the Bukhangang River as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam in 1943. The name ‘Jaraseom’ comes from the fact that it faces a hill that resembles a Jara (Korean word for soft-shelled turtle). Jaraseom consists of four islands called Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo, and has various leisure and park facilities. Visitors can find a car camping site and the filming location of the popular TV drama series 'Iris' on Seodo (west island), and an eco-cultural park with a grass plaza of over 100 meters in diameter on Jungdo (central island). There is also an ecosystem theme park called Ehwawon Garden at the westernmost tip of the Jaraseom Campground. A popular camping spot, Jaraseom Island is also widely known as the venue of the annual Jaraseom International Jazz Festival.

Telephone

+82-31-580-4632

Homepage

www.jarasum.net (Korean only)

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
Jaraseom Island camping site, Eco & Culture Park, 'Iris' filming location, ecosystem theme park (Ewhawon), etc.

Restrooms
Available