Travel to Gyeonggi-do: what to do in 2 days

Gyeonggi-do is home to the most thrilling theme parks in South Korea. Visit Everland, the largest theme park in the country or make a huge splash at the neighboring Caribbean Bay! Scream your heart on the T-Express, South Korea's first ever wooden roller coaster or enjoy more intimate experiences and meet adorable animals on the Safari ride. Below are some of popular destinations to explore.

Bukhansan National Park

Granite-peak-studded Bukhansan National Park's sweeping mountaintop vistas, maple leaves, rushing streams and remote temples draw over 5 million hikers and rock climbers annually. Even though the park covers nearly 80 sq km, it is so close to Seoul (45 minutes by subway) that it does get crowded, especially on weekends.

The park is divided into the Bukhan-san area in the south and Dobong-san area in the north, each featuring multiple scenic, but strenuous, hikes to mountain peaks. Bring plenty of water.

Seoul Land

Seoul Land is an amusement park opened in 1987, in Gwacheon, a city in Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. It is located in the Seoul Grand Park complex. It opened just before the 1988 Summer Olympics. It has about 40 rides, including roller coasters, and movie theaters. Seasonal festivals are held in the park. It is smaller than Everland, but closer to Seoul, about one hour away from downtown. Approximately 3 - 3.5 million people visit the park in a year. Roughly a third of its 300,000 m2 is green space, the rest being packed with the attractions.

Icheon Ceramic Village

This leafy cul-de-sac off a busy main road is the centre of Icheon's porcelain and celadon trade, a thriving tradition that dates back to the Joseon dynasty. Containing some 40 ceramics shops, kilns and a couple of cafes, it gets going daily from mid-morning, and one or two places, including Hankook Dojakwon beside the arched gate to the village, offer the chance to shape and fire your own cup, vase or pot.

Everland

Everland is the largest theme park in the country. It is divided into five zones with attractions to explore and roller-coasters to try out.

You enter and leave the park through Global Fair zone, which is an area with restaurants and shops. ZooTopia features a small zoo with a safari bus, a petting zoo, and animal shows. European Adventure is an area with European restaurants and architecture, and a roller coaster made out of wood. Magic Land boasts various rides and a Ferris Wheel, and the whole zone's style is based on Aesop’s fairy tales. The fifth zone is called American Adventure and focuses on American history.

Valley Rock Music and Arts Festival

One of the biggest dates on Korea's music calendar is this festival held over a three-day weekend in July. Valley Rock regularly attracts upwards of 50,000 concert-goers to see huge international rock, pop and electronic music acts.

Royal Tomb of King Sejong

Sejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the third son of King Taejong and Queen consort Min. He was designated as heir-apparent, Crown Prince, after his older brother Prince Yangnyeong was stripped of his title. He ascended to the throne in 1418. During the first four years of his reign, Taejong governed as regent, after which his father-in-law, Sim On, and his close associates were executed.

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Must-visit amusement parks and theme parks in Korea

If you thought Korea was only great for shopping, you are wrong. Korea is home to a large number of amusement and theme parks, and even consists of some of the world’s best attractions!

Everland

Everland is the first family park in Korea, and holds over 40 exciting rides and attractions. Along with the thrilling amusement park, Everland also includes Safari World and Herbivore Safari (featuring white tigers, tigers, lions, bears, giraffes, elephants and more), Caribbean Bay (one of Korea’s coolest water parks), Everland Speedway (the first ever racing track in Korea), and so much more! You can also enjoy the many festivals that take place there each year.

Daejeon O-World

Daejeon O-World might be modest but it does know how to show a good time. This quaint and folksy amusement park has a zoo of its own, perfect for your children who want to hang out with animals. The existing Zoo Park and Joy Land are both known as the Flower Land, a massive and ambitious project that is said to cost 40 billion won. Daejeon O-World is perfect for those who want to take the perfect Instagram photo since it has different gardens that are worth a spot on your feed.

Imsil Cheese Theme Park

Imsil Cheese Theme Park is exactly like it sounds, an entire theme park devoted to cheese. Expect cheese-themed rides, a cheese experience centre where you can learn the secrets of cheese-making, buildings shaped like giant cheese wedges, and oodles of cheesy food to eat. Imsil was the first place in South Korea to produce cheese, as recently as the mid-1960s, and today is the country’s major producer.

Cheese is now an important part of South Korean cuisine, and much-loved all over the country. The Cheese Theme Park celebrates the region’s cheese-making history and provides an informative and entertaining day out. There is also a shop where you can stock up on Imsil cheese and related goodies.

KidZania Seoul

Looking for a good time for your kids? Visit KidZania when you travel to Seoul. This park is built to bring joy to both kids and adults who are kids at heart. This place is perfect if you want your kids to experience different professions, let them act on it, and maybe develop their dreams in the process.

This immersive amusement park has different facilities. Let your kids save pets at the “Vet Clinic” or build their delicious donuts at the “Donut Shop.” They can even become crime investigators or television reporters! Hone your kids’ imagination at KidZania.

Lotte World

Lotte World is a must-do for every traveller in South Korea! Holding the Guinness World Record for being the world’s largest indoor amusement park, Lotte World Adventure is home to heart-pumping roller coasters and captivating shows. Be sure to visit Magic Island as well, which comprises an artificial island on Seokchon Lake. Surrounded by water, the outdoor park offers a whimsical fairytale atmosphere, complete with an enormous enchanted castle as well as more than a dozen thrilling rides and attractions that are suitable for all ages.

The Lotte World Hotel and a large shopping complex is located adjacent to the amusement park, offering great fun for families, friends and couples alike.

Shinhwa Theme Park

Shinhwa Theme Park is a one-stop shop for those who seek to widen their imagination and find adventure. It is a fully integrated adventure land in Jeju Island complete with parks and hotels and even casinos. Shinhwa Theme Park has three zones that every adventurer needs to see.

Rotary Park is perfect for those who love anything that is steampunk. Oscar’s New World has Inca and Maya civilization inspired design and rides. Meanwhile, the Larva Adventure Village offers great characters that every child will love. Shinhwa Theme Park will be your favorite if you love world building and animation. Do visit it when you drop by Jeju Island.

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