Wanted to visit this place, because it's new. Initially inspired by the Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, it is followed by characters Totoro and Kiki's cat Jiji that I continue to watch Miyazaki's films.
Showing posts with label theme park. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Friday, May 11, 2018
Must Visit Amusement and Theme Parks in South Korea
Do you want to have some rest from reality life and want to spend sometime to bring back that childhood inside of you? Here are some of the theme and amusement parks found in Korea that can be included in your itinerary on your next trip.
Everland (에버랜드)
Part of Trip Advisor's Top 25 in Asia, Everland is a must visit to experience the T-express wooden roller coaster as seen in many variety shows! Get here using Bus 5002 from Gangnam Station or take train to Jeondae Everland Station.
Location: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Thursday, May 10, 2018
South Korea: Lotte World, Jamsil Station
Travel Date: June 23, 2011
Destination: Lotte World
Even if it is raining outside, we started the day early. We had our breakfast at Paris Baguette with pastries, coffee and milk for 10,200krw (400php).
From Myeongdong station, we had to transfer 2 lanes (green and pink) until we reached Munjeong station. This is where you could find Rodeo Street – an outlet shopping center in Korea. While studying for this trip, I learned that you can’t find any Esprit shop in South Korea. They have more local brands in the area and a few outlet brands of which I’m familiar with. Running shoes at Nike and Adidas range from 2500-4000php. There is also The North Face outlet, and I was able to buy a Columbia jacket for 55000krw (2200php).
From this station we transferred to Jamsil Station and look for our way going to Lotte World.
Destination: Lotte World
Even if it is raining outside, we started the day early. We had our breakfast at Paris Baguette with pastries, coffee and milk for 10,200krw (400php).
From Myeongdong station, we had to transfer 2 lanes (green and pink) until we reached Munjeong station. This is where you could find Rodeo Street – an outlet shopping center in Korea. While studying for this trip, I learned that you can’t find any Esprit shop in South Korea. They have more local brands in the area and a few outlet brands of which I’m familiar with. Running shoes at Nike and Adidas range from 2500-4000php. There is also The North Face outlet, and I was able to buy a Columbia jacket for 55000krw (2200php).
From this station we transferred to Jamsil Station and look for our way going to Lotte World.
Lotte World, Jamsil Station, Subway Line 2 & 8, Exit #4
Open: Mon - Thu : 09:30 - 22:00; Fri - Sun : 9:30 - 23:00
Admission: Adults 26,000 won = 1040php (Admission and free performance viewing)
Passport: Adults 38000won = 1550php (Free usage of all facilities, Includes admission (all-in fee to 4D, carousel & light roller coaster ride; star avenue) ; free tour of Folk Museum)
South Korea: Everland in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Everland is not the first theme park I have visited in my trip to South Korea. In fact I have visited it on my 4th trip, even there was a delay in my plans to see the place, it is still worth a visit for tourists. My main intention is to try the T-express as featured in variety shows.
For any season in the country, there's a reason to see the place: Spring (for the tulip festival and rose garden), Summer, Autumn (for kochia shrubs and some maple trees) and Winter (indoor rides and snow buster).
2014 Feb: First encounter on Everland
Due to sudden left and right turns in the morning, we left Seoul very late in the afternoon for Everland.
For any season in the country, there's a reason to see the place: Spring (for the tulip festival and rose garden), Summer, Autumn (for kochia shrubs and some maple trees) and Winter (indoor rides and snow buster).
2014 Feb: First encounter on Everland
Due to sudden left and right turns in the morning, we left Seoul very late in the afternoon for Everland.
How to get there?
Bus 5002
Take Subway Line 2, alight at Gangnam Station, Exit 10 [2014]. Walk forward for more than 5-10 minutes (passing Giordano, Krispy Kreme, until Who.A.U.), take Bus 5002. It will take more than hour to reach the bus terminal for the Everland shuttle service.
Take Subway Line 2, alight at Gangnam Station, Exit 10 [2014]. Walk forward for more than 5-10 minutes (passing Giordano, Krispy Kreme, until Who.A.U.), take Bus 5002. It will take more than hour to reach the bus terminal for the Everland shuttle service.
Upon checking Google Maps (Jan 2017), not sure if there is road construction near Exit 10, you may want to check first the map, before moving to bus station between Exit-6 and Exit-5 (in front of NH Bank, Kookmin Bank). It will still be the same Bus 5002 (heading to Everland).
From there, wait for the shuttle service, travel time will be another 5-10 minutes, before you can reach the Everland gates.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
2009 Feb: Hong Kong: Day 4: Ocean Park and The Peak
Travel Date: February 2009
Were going to Ocean Park!
We took Bus 629 from Admiralty Station Exit B. Entrance is roughly 210 HKD. Most of the areas are under renovation. Still, we got to see the Dolphin Show, Atoll Reef, Panda and Acrobatic Show. Here, I got to scare my sister for the cable car.
Before 3pm, we decided to go back to the city. From the bus terminal in Drake Street, we pass by the Pacific Place, HK Park and finally reached the Tram Station.
Of course we could not miss Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. You can get the cheapest tram fare and Museum combo fee on the Peak Tram Ticket counter.
We had dinner at the Peak. Remember that Chinese Traditional Shops close at 6pm, so you need to buy your stuff early.
Going back to our hostel, we had to follow a long line of passengers waiting for the Peak Tram.
Were going to Ocean Park!
We took Bus 629 from Admiralty Station Exit B. Entrance is roughly 210 HKD. Most of the areas are under renovation. Still, we got to see the Dolphin Show, Atoll Reef, Panda and Acrobatic Show. Here, I got to scare my sister for the cable car.
Before 3pm, we decided to go back to the city. From the bus terminal in Drake Street, we pass by the Pacific Place, HK Park and finally reached the Tram Station.
Of course we could not miss Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. You can get the cheapest tram fare and Museum combo fee on the Peak Tram Ticket counter.
We had dinner at the Peak. Remember that Chinese Traditional Shops close at 6pm, so you need to buy your stuff early.
Going back to our hostel, we had to follow a long line of passengers waiting for the Peak Tram.
2007 July: Hong Kong: Day 4: Disneyland Trip
2007 July: Hong Kong: Day 4: Disneyland Trip
This is our Disneyland day! (http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage)
Disneyland Train Station
This is our Disneyland day! (http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage)
Disneyland Train Station
2007 July: Hong Kong: Day 1: Going to Ocean Park and The Peak
2007 July: Hong Kong: Day 1: Going to Ocean Park and The Peak
Go to the Admiralty MTR Station, exit in B, take Citybus Bus Route (Feeder) Services: 4, Route: 629 (http://www.citybus.com.hk/eng/RouSer/RouteSearch/busroute_info.asp?route=629+++&routetype=D&company=5&routenumber=629). The Bus Stop in Admiralty (West) Bus Terminus is located in Drake Street outside Lippo Centre. One-way transportation would cost HKD10.6/adult. First trip starts @ 9a and the last trip to Ocean Park is @ 4p. Bus leaves every 10 mins and the journey takes around 25mins.
You can buy the Ocean Park (http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/eng/main/index.html) Tickets in the Admiralty MTR Station, Citybus Service or outside the Ocean Park Entrance. Ticket costs 185HKD. I don’t think I got the special edition tickets from July 1 to August 31, 2007 for guests to keep as souvenir.
We got to meet An An (Male) & Jia Jia (Female) in the Panda Habitat.
Don’t miss the Cable Car! It is located on two different sides of a mountain and is overlooking the sea, connecting “the lowlands” from Lowland Gardens to "the headlands" at Marine Land. It operates @ 11am onwards. You’ll stay at most 12-15 minutes inside the cable car.
Just an hour after we took the Cable Car, it got stuck. Based on the newspaper the following day, nearly 300 people were stranded in midair when the cable car broke down for about 8 minutes due to a faulty belt. Haha! Just don’t forget to have fun!
After Ocean Park, we go back to Admiralty Station to check out the Peak! If you have enough time, try passing by the Hong Kong Park (http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkp/en/index.php) and St. John’s Cathedral (open @ 7:00am – 6:00pm daily) along the way. If you plan to check out Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, the cheapest deal you can get is take the 2 in 1 Combo Package (2 way Peak Tram ride + Admission Ticket to the Museum) for only 125HKD.
Go at the top of The Peak to reach the Viewing Terrace.
You can almost experience the 360 degrees view of HK. If you are staying on this area a little late, you can watch the Symphony of Lights (http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/) at 8p-8.20p.
Go to the Admiralty MTR Station, exit in B, take Citybus Bus Route (Feeder) Services: 4, Route: 629 (http://www.citybus.com.hk/eng/RouSer/RouteSearch/busroute_info.asp?route=629+++&routetype=D&company=5&routenumber=629). The Bus Stop in Admiralty (West) Bus Terminus is located in Drake Street outside Lippo Centre. One-way transportation would cost HKD10.6/adult. First trip starts @ 9a and the last trip to Ocean Park is @ 4p. Bus leaves every 10 mins and the journey takes around 25mins.
You can buy the Ocean Park (http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/eng/main/index.html) Tickets in the Admiralty MTR Station, Citybus Service or outside the Ocean Park Entrance. Ticket costs 185HKD. I don’t think I got the special edition tickets from July 1 to August 31, 2007 for guests to keep as souvenir.
We got to meet An An (Male) & Jia Jia (Female) in the Panda Habitat.
Don’t miss the Cable Car! It is located on two different sides of a mountain and is overlooking the sea, connecting “the lowlands” from Lowland Gardens to "the headlands" at Marine Land. It operates @ 11am onwards. You’ll stay at most 12-15 minutes inside the cable car.
Just an hour after we took the Cable Car, it got stuck. Based on the newspaper the following day, nearly 300 people were stranded in midair when the cable car broke down for about 8 minutes due to a faulty belt. Haha! Just don’t forget to have fun!
After Ocean Park, we go back to Admiralty Station to check out the Peak! If you have enough time, try passing by the Hong Kong Park (http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkp/en/index.php) and St. John’s Cathedral (open @ 7:00am – 6:00pm daily) along the way. If you plan to check out Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, the cheapest deal you can get is take the 2 in 1 Combo Package (2 way Peak Tram ride + Admission Ticket to the Museum) for only 125HKD.
Go at the top of The Peak to reach the Viewing Terrace.
You can almost experience the 360 degrees view of HK. If you are staying on this area a little late, you can watch the Symphony of Lights (http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/) at 8p-8.20p.
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