Everland in Seoul is a unique entertainment complex, a resort park, where you can relax with friends and family. It will be interesting to everyone: both adults and children.
Everland Park: Description
Takes the tenth place in the list of the best amusement parks in the world, according to a 2007 study, as well as the thirteenth place in attendance in 2011. Everland is located in South Korea, in the suburbs of Seoul. The complex is interesting not only for tourists - residents of Korea also choose it as a place to relax. Everland's attendance in Seoul is 6.5 million people per year. Attraction includes a zoo, a mini-track for racing, a variety of attractions, a water park Caribbean Bay ("Caribbean Beach").
Very often, colorful shows and seasonal flower festivals are held at Everland Theme Park.
The entertainment complex is divided into five zones, each of which has its own theme:
- European Adventure ("European adventures");
- American Adventure;
- Zoo-Topia ("Zoo-Topia");
- Magic Land ("Magic Land");
- Global Fair ("World Fair").
Global Fair Zone
The first zone that you fall into when entering the Everland Park in Seoul will be the World Fair. In the center of the square is a magical singing tree. When the seasons change, his beautiful crown is changed. Going up to the tree, be sure to make a wish - it will come true.
Around are buildings in the form of copies of world attractions. They are shops, souvenir shops, restaurants.
Flower festivals are held in the same square. It's worth a look.
Zoo-Topia Zone (“Zoo-Topia”)
Having passed the zone of the World Fair, you have to go down two hundred meters down a special path. Here begins the zoo, whose total area is 105,000 square meters. It contains about 2000 animals. You can get acquainted with the locals by going on a safari trip on a regular or floating bus. True, the queues for them are huge.
Enjoy the fantastic adventures of Lost Valley safari aboard the world's first specialized amphibious convertible. Moving along water along the earth, you can see freely moving animals in their natural habitat. It feels like you're in the desert.
You have a rare opportunity to see a wide variety of animals at close range, going on a wild safari with lions, tigers and bears.
On the official website of the park you can buy a ticket more expensive, allowing you to go for inspection immediately, without waiting for your turn. Buses depart every 5 minutes.
In the zoo live lions, tigers, ligers, bears, giraffes, orangutans, chimpanzees, lemurs, golden monkeys, red-faced Japanese macaques, squirrels, beavers, chipmunks, sloths, bats, rabbits, kangaroos, eared fens, owls, parrots camels, elephants, zebras, rhinos and other inhabitants.
In special roomy boats you can go on a trip along an artificial mountain river with a length of 580 meters. Boiling waves and splashes will allow you to cheer up and get a charge of positive emotions for the whole day.
Various events are held at the zoo: bird shows and waterfowl shows. On the official website of the park you can find a schedule of all events.
European Adventure Zone
In the Everland Park European Adventure Zone in Seoul, the highest roller coaster in Asia awaits you - the T-Express, made entirely of wood. The maximum speed of the attraction is 104 kilometers per hour at an angle of 77 degrees. Having stood a very long line, you finally get on the ride. Here you will get an unforgettable experience and a good portion of adrenaline. Gorgeous wooden slides will give you unforgettable memories that you can keep forever. In order not to wait in line, a ticket can be booked using the Q-pass system.
The zone got its name thanks to the architectural buildings in the European style. Restaurants and shops are located in the buildings.
You can get a pleasant impression by visiting the flower garden "4 seasons". There are fountains, arbors and play areas, and, of course, a whole sea of ​​flowers.
You can also be surprised by the real and artificial rose garden. The attraction of the first is a rich variety of natural flowers. The artificial rose garden is beautiful in the evening when, with the help of special lighting, plants shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow.
Spectacular shows are constantly staged in the square.
Magic Land Zone
From visiting the zone of "Magic Land" your children will be completely delighted. They will be able to ride on various attractions, water slides, a Ferris wheel. Another interesting entertainment for both adults and children is trying on costumes of fairy-tale characters, sorcerers, sorceresses, fairies. Wearing your favorite costumes, you can take great photos.
If you are tired and your kids still have plenty of energy, there is a children's playground in the area for children under 3 years old with a height below 125 cm. Here, parents can have a cup of tea and relax, while boys and girls have fun in the games room . Admission is free for children under 12 months; the ticket price for children from 12 to 36 months is 300 rubles.
American Adventure Zone
The American Adventure Zone is filled with exciting, dynamic music. This part of the park is based on America’s 500-year history, from the time Columbus discovered the continent to the 1960s, when the star of Elvis Presley lit up on the stage.
If you want a thrill, be sure to visit the Double Rock Spin ride. The height of the apparatus is 20 meters. The attraction makes four full turns. The number of spins and activity depends on the number of visitors. People above 140 centimeters are allowed on the carousel.
Another extreme attraction of Everland Park in Seoul is Let's Twist. It turns in all directions, and great music gives a fun atmosphere. You can not restrain yourself and scream as loud as you can. People above 140 and below 195 centimeters are allowed on the ride.
Immerse yourself in the world of rock and roll, ride on a fascinating superfast rollercoaster, reminiscent of twisted bread sticks and two full loops 360 degrees. Allowed people taller than 120 cm.
In this area of ​​the park you can visit virtual reality. The device rotates 360 degrees, amazing special effects, a real sense of speed and an amazing immersion in the virtual world will bring tremendous pleasure. You will have to join the battle on an amazing planet. Visit time 3 minutes. Entertainment costs 300 rubles. People above 130 cm and weighing less than 100 kg can visit it. Contraindications: pregnant women, the elderly, people suffering from a mental disorder, as well as those with neck and back diseases.
If you are tired after going around all the attractions of the park, a lift is at your service. The only negative is that you have to stand in line.
Park location: how to get
The park is located in the suburb of Seoul, in the city of Yongin. Depending on what type of transport you choose, the trip will take from 40 to 90 minutes.
You can find out more about where the Everland Park is by looking at the map:
There is a premium delivery service Evercab, similar to our taxi. You can use one of the two route schemes: "Hotel - Park" or "Hotel - Park - Hotel". The service is not cheap, but for travelers who value comfort, it is the best suited.
A less profitable way is the shuttles. These are great sightseeing buses. The ticket price will average from 400 to 700 rubles. Some types of shuttles must be ordered in advance.
If you decide to take the subway, then head to the Giheung Station on the Bundang Line. Get off at the last Everland stop and take the free shuttle bus that takes you directly to the park or water park. The metro is open from 5:30 to 23:30.
There are also buses to the park: No. 5002, 5700, 1500-2, 1113, 8478, 8862, 8839, 66, 66-4, 670.
For those traveling by car, spacious free parking lots are built around the entire complex.
Ticket price
The park is open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily.
The cost of a one-day ticket for adults is 3200 rubles, for schoolchildren 2700 rubles, for young children and the elderly 2500 rubles.
The cost of a two-day ticket for adults is 4900 rubles, for schoolchildren 4200 rubles, for young children and the elderly - 3900 rubles.
You can save a little on tickets if you go to the park in the evening. The cost of an evening ticket (from 17:00 to 21:00) for adults is 2700 rubles, for schoolchildren 2300 rubles, for young children and the elderly 2000 rubles.
The ticket price includes visiting the zoo and riding on all the rides. An additional fee must be paid for renting, feeding animals, slot machines, as well as visiting special exhibitions and galleries.
Admission is free for children under 3 years old. Children from 3 to 12 years old, schoolchildren from 13 to 18 years old, elderly people from 65 years old receive a discount upon presentation of an identity card or other document. For disabled people, the discount is 25%, and for large families - 20%. Do not forget that in all cases it is necessary to present a certificate.
A two-day ticket is not subject to online booking. The ticket price also includes access to the Hoam Gallery.
Buying tickets Moscow - Seoul
To get to Seoul from Moscow by plane is not difficult. From July to September, the flight becomes more relevant, respectively, and the price of tickets during this period rises.
The cost of flights Moscow - Seoul with a transfer starts from 15,000 rubles one way. The flight lasts from 16 to 27 hours.
On a direct flight Moscow - Seoul, flights are provided by Aeroflot. The cost starts from 39 000 rubles one way. The flight lasts 8 hours 20 minutes.
Reviews
If you read the reviews on the Internet, you will understand that Everland is a place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. We offer you the most interesting video review, where people share their impressions of what they see.
And how much happiness the visit to the park brings to the children! They are just thrilled.
Even if you are an experienced traveler, Everland Park in South Korea guarantees you a lot of new vivid impressions. In general, feel free to pack your suitcase and hit the road. A charge of positive feelings and emotions is guaranteed to everyone. Have a nice trip!