[HanCinema's News] Camping site featured in "Taxi Driver" comes into focus
By William Schwartz | Published on
A recent article about "Taxi Driver" has attracted much attention for its depiction of a little known vacation area. In one episode of the popular drama, the lead character played by Lee Je-hoon decides to live peacefully in the wake of having completed an important request. He is seen camping near the ocean, and while he does not dismiss the idea of future work, he says that for now he wishes to enjoy a wide open space just for him.
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The wide open space in question has since been identified as the Nanjung district on Gyodong Island, which is to the west of the more famous Ganghwa Island. Facing the west, the district is ironically noteworthy in part for having a visible vantage point of North Korean territory. Nanjung district is home to large fields of flowers, placed there diligently by the local townspeople. The structuring of the area is particularly well-suited to a nearby reservoir of fresh water.
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Nanjung district is also famous for excellent recreational fishing due to the near proximity of salt water to fresh water. The area's design is noteworthy for having a large, long strip of land between the sea and the reservoir that is highly picturesque. There's even a public observatory which allows for the viewing of the natural scenery far and wide. Until recently only advertised in local Incheon magazines, there is now hope that the "Taxi Driver" location shooting may allow the fame of this hidden gem to spread.
Written by William Schwartz
More information from Incheon official website (in Korean)
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Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.