The Wonders of Everland Theme Park
The Everland Theme Park is South Korea’s largest theme park and it has something for everyone all year-round. If you are visiting South Korea, make sure to plan for a trip to Everland located in Gyeonggi-do’s city of Yongin.
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The theme park is located approximately 37 km from Seoul. Depending on how you choose to get there, the travel time can take from 60 to 90 minutes. The theme park offers a shuttle bus service and if you plan to take advantage of that, book a reservation ahead for tickets often sell out fast. The round-trip service costs $10.
The shuttle bus is scheduled to depart for Seoul at 8:30 PM, the latest. You can also take the local bus from different bus stations around Seoul: Gangnam Station Line 2 Exits 5 and 10, Jamsil Station Lines 2 and 8 Exit 6, Sadang Station Lines 2 and 4 Exit 3, and Gangbyeon Station Line 2 Exit 1. Taking public transportation in Seoul is very easy. You can take note of the bus numbers that will get you to Everland.
Download an app from the Apple store or from Android market to help you navigate quicker. Finally, you can go by subway through Gangnam Station Line 2. Both public transportation will require multiple transfers so if you want convenience, it is best that you take the first option.
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Everland is popular among locals and tourists alike because of the various attractions it offers. Operating hours are from 10AM until 10PM, but check the Everland website ahead as times may change. Ticket prices vary for adults and children and whether you choose a day or night ticket or a two-day ticket. One valuable tip is to reserve Q-pass tickets online; these tickets will help you skip lines and some have limited offers like special tours and private transportation.
The Q-pass tickets are valuable for visitors who have limited time. The park is divided into several sections namely European Adventure, Magic Land, Zoo Topia, American Adventure, and Global Fair.
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To get your adrenaline pumping, ride one of the most famous rides in Everland located in European Adventure: the T-Express. It is a wooden roller coaster and one of the steepest and tallest wooden coasters in the world. Other rides you can also try out are the Double Rock Spin, the ride spins you four times, and Let’s Twist which are both in American Adventure.
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If you are travelling with children who would like to see animals or if you’re an animal-lover yourself, explore Zoo Topia. Panda World in Zoo Topia houses two pandas which are gifts from China to South Korea. Safari World and Lost Valley are also some of its most famous attractions that you will love because of the white tigers, bears, and other animals that you can observe.
Every section of the park has restaurants and souvenir shops that you can easily access. Most spots in Everland are great for photos but don’t miss Rose Garden and Rose Castle in European Adventure. You will truly get stunning views there. All year-round, there are also daily shows in Carnival Square and fireworks in the Four Seasons Garden.
To fully enjoy your Everland trip, plan ahead and check the weather. If you have very little time, you can schedule your visit on weekdays so you can avoid crowds and enjoy the rides with shorter wait times.
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