4.7/6
Seoul(Songpa-gu)
, Jamsil(Lotte World)
" Perfect Place for Thrilling Entertainment Fun and Rides "
Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake, and much more. About 6,000,000 visitors are welcomed every year, and about 10% of the visitors are foreigners. The structure inside makes use of the natural sunlight, and it is open for visitors all year round, regardless of the weather.
Lotte World is divided into a '’Adventure’ theme indoors, and a ‘Magic Island’ theme outdoors, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. The Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. The Magic Island, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located, is also the venue where exhilarating high-altitude rides are available, which you might not experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake.
One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers– a steep drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. You may need to take your shoes off before you get on since the shoes may come off during the ride. Alternatively, there is the Flume Ride, a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship that swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Besides such thrill rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. The 200 performers sing and dance to music in the World Carnival Parade, which adds excitement to the theme park.
After enjoying the rides, don't miss skating on the ice rink as well as visiting the museum. The ice rink is situated indoors on the basement level 3, and is opened throughout the year. Its pleasant atmosphere is perfect for family and couples to enjoy. Its facilities include a restaurant, a ticket booth, a snack bar, a sports shop, a skate rental service, and a changing room.
Beyond all attractions mentioned above, the Folk Museum is talso one of the most popular museums among international visitors. Folk cultural items are displayed date back 5,000 years in Korean history as well as miniature villages, and a playground can be seen. The museum layout was arranged to attract the visitors' attention and the displays are easily understandable. In addition, audio-visual devices and miniature models are also provided to make one's visit even more pleasant and enjoyable.
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