Method for simulating navigation route, navigation apparatus and computer program product

A method for simulating a navigation route, a navigation apparatus, and a recording medium are provided. In the method, a navigation route (310) is planned and displayed on an electronic map. When a route simulation mode is entered, an effect of a navigation icon (320) moving along the navigation route (310) starting from a certain spot in the navigation route is generated. When moving on a straight path (312) of the navigation route, the navigation icon (320) is moved in a first speed. When moving on a turning point (314) of the navigation route, the navigation icon (320) is moved in a second speed, in which the second speed is smaller than the first speed.