๐ข Korea's Best Theme Parks: Lotte World vs Everland
Looking for some thrilling adventures in South Korea? Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or as a family, Korea's top two theme parks—Lotte World and Everland—offer unforgettable experiences. Let's compare these two giants so you can pick the perfect one for your trip!
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๐ก Lotte World
Lotte World is located in Jamsil, Seoul, and it's famous for being the world's largest indoor theme park. It also has an outdoor section called Magic Island. From roller coasters to parades, it's great for visitors of all ages.
๐ Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
๐️ Admission: ~62,000 KRW for adults
๐ Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (subject to change)
๐ Everland
Everland, located in Yongin, about an hour from Seoul, is Korea’s largest theme park. It’s known for the thrilling T-Express wooden roller coaster and seasonal festivals like Tulip Festival and Halloween Horror Nights.
๐ Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
๐️ Admission: ~64,000 KRW for adults
๐ Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (subject to change)
⚖️ Lotte World vs Everland
| Feature | Lotte World | Everland |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Seoul | Yongin (outside Seoul) |
| Best for | Families, couples | Thrill-seekers, nature lovers |
| Main Attraction | Indoor rides, Magic Island | T-Express roller coaster |
| Nearby Food | Lotte Tower food court, Jamsil cafes | Caribbean Bay, local restaurants |
๐ฃ️ Useful Korean Expressions
์
์ฅ๊ถ ๋ ์ฅ ์ฃผ์ธ์.
Ipjanggwon du jang juseyo.
Two tickets, please.
์ด ๋์ด๊ธฐ๊ตฌ๋ ๋ฌด์์ด๊ฐ์?
I norigiguneun museoungayo?
Is this ride scary?
์ฌ์ง ์ข ์ฐ์ด ์ฃผ์ธ์.
Sajin jom jjigeo juseyo.
Please take a picture for me.
๐ค Did You Know?
Korea’s theme parks aren’t just about rides—they’re stages for K-pop concerts, seasonal festivals, and cultural parades. Lotte World often hosts K-idol performances, while Everland’s festivals bring in millions each year. In 2023, over 6 million people visited Everland!
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