- Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogog-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Phone: +82 31-320-5000
- Website: www.everland.com
- Attendance: 7.5 million people per year
- Foundation date: 1976.
- Opening hours: 10: 00-21: 00
- The cost of visiting: adult - 47,5 cu, child - 38 cu
South Korea is an unexplored piece of East Asia. It is the land of ancient ruins, romantic legends, unique wonders of nature, extraordinary landscapes and modern megacities. On the streets of its cities, one can trace the long history of the development of local culture , which is reflected in the amazing architecture and numerous sights . One of the most visited places in the Republic is the famous amusement park in Seoul Everland, whose photo is considered the visiting card of the country. Let's talk more about it.
Interesting Facts
Everland in South Korea is one of the most visited in the world of theme parks (14th in the ranking) and the largest in the country. Founded more than 40 years ago, it annually attracts more than 7.5 million people, and this number is only growing. The park is managed by Samsung C & T Corporation (formerly known as Samsung Everland, Cheil Industries), which is a subsidiary of Samsung Group.
Often, the novice tourists who first came to South Korea, are wondering which city Everland is in, because Seoul is indicated in all the guidebooks, but this is not quite so. In fact, the best entertainment park of the Republic is located 40 km from the capital, the neighboring city called Yongin .
Structure and features of the park
Everland is divided into 5 thematic parts:
- "Universal Fair" - this is the first zone, which you will see at the entrance to the park. The main idea of its creators was to collect in one place different centuries, cultures and architectural styles. In numerous restaurants you can enjoy dishes of several national cuisines, here you can buy souvenirs , rent a stroller (if you travel with a child) and leave things for storage in special chambers.
- "Zveropolis" - as the name implies, this "Everland" zone is dedicated to animals. On the territory there is a small zoo, the main inhabitants of which are polar bears, seals, penguins, monkeys and tigers. However, the most famous inhabitant of "Zveropolis" is a little elephant named Kosik, who knows up to 10 words in Korean. In this area, you can also ride a pony, pet pets (goats and sheep) and even participate in a real safari.
- "European adventure" - part of the park, which demonstrates the best features of different countries in Europe. Here you can stroll along the flower garden, where seasonal flowers grow throughout the year, visit the rosarium, visit the real Dutch village, shoot at ghosts at the attraction "The Mysterious Mansion" and many others. etc. The most popular attraction is the first wooden roller coaster built in Everland in 2008, which are called "T Express".
- "Magic Land" is the penultimate zone of the park, which is equipped with the explanatory and fascinating fables of Aesop. Here, kids can get acquainted with the main characters of the poet's works, ride the Ferris wheel and roller coaster.
- The "American Adventure" is the final stop before leaving the Everland Park in Seoul. The theme of this zone is the 500-year history of America, from the time of its discovery by Columbus and through the 1960s, when the "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley burst into the music arena. On the territory there are several attractions, including rodeo, where the real music of the Wild West plays.
Aquapark
A large part of the territory of Everland in Seoul is occupied by the aqua park "Caribbean Bay", which both children and their parents will like to have a rest. "Caribbean Gulf" is also divided into thematic areas:
- "Water Center" is the quietest and quietest zone of the water park, where you can swim in a lagoon surrounded by high rocks;
- "Sea Wave" - a site of the water park, which recreates the best beaches of the Caribbean Sea;
- "Slide" - the most exciting attraction, which is a high water slide;
- "Fortress" - the central zone of the "Caribbean Gulf", imitating a real fort;
- "Wild River" - fun hills for fans of thrills.
How to get to Everland in Seoul?
You can get to the famous theme park either on your own, for example, renting a car, or using public transport . Get to the "Everland" in Seoul can be on the subway , since this type of transport is the cheapest and fastest. Go to the city of Yongin to the Giheung station and take the train that follows the Everland line.
Another way to get to the park is by bus, but it's not so easy to do. The main thing that every tourist should know, thus traveling to Everland from Seoul - from where the buses depart:
- 8:40 - Yeongdeungpo station;
- 9:00 - Yongsan Station (Exit No.3);
- 9:05 - Hongik Univ station. (output number 4);
- 9:10 - Shinchon station (exit # 5);
- 9:20 - station Seoul (exit number 10);
- 9:30 - City Hall station (exit number 5);
- 9:30 - Myeongdong Shinsegae department store (near exit No. 7 of Hoehyeon station);
- 9:30 - Gangnam station (Exit No. 6);
- 9:40 - station Jongno 3 ga (exit number 12);
- 9:40 - station Myeong-dong (exit number 2);
- 9:50 - station "Historical and Cultural Park of Dongdaemun" (exit No. 11).
Everland Park is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. The cost of the ticket depends on the time chosen:
- before 17:00: adult - 45 cu, child - 38 cu;
- after 17:00: adult - 40 cu, child - 31 cu;
- 2-day tour: adult - 75 cu, child - 60 cu